Choosing a Medicinal Cannabis
Choosing to use medical marijuanais an important decision. Choosing which variety will suit your needs can a complicated decision. Because this is a fairly new concept, many people have never grown, or even tried, cannabis when it is suggested they use it as a medicine. Often, what works for recreational and social purposes does not always work as medicinal marijuana. There are choices in terms of what is the most suitable variety in order to address a person’s specific medical needs.
When choosing the right medicinal cannabis strain, it is helpful to have a basic understanding.There are many differences between Indica and Sativa strains. All cannabis contains the active compounds known as cannabinoids, however, depending on the proportions, there can be very different effects associated with each strain.
The two main cannabinoids are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), and CBD (cannabidiol). THC makes up the majority of the active ingredients, while CBD represents a much smaller amount. As an example, a potent strain may be measured at 15 percent or even 19 percent THC, and contain less than 1 percent CBD. This is a small proportion but can have noticeable influence on the effects of the cannabis. CBD is not considered psychoactive by itself; however, the medicinal benefits are documented as moderating the effects of THC. With this as a consideration, a CBD content of approximately 1 percent could be considered comparatively high.
Varieties of cannabis with very high levels of CBD are being developed for medical use.Some of the new strains such as Ruderalis strains and Bediol® which carry >6 percent THC and 7.5 percent CBDhave already been developed. These specific strains allow patients to the benefits of medicinal cannabis without the strong psychoactive effect, directing the medicinal aspects of the cannabis.
The two main cannabinoids and how they affect the patient explain a lot in terms of how the effects differ between strains. There are a wide range of conditions which can be treated with medicinal marijuana and so it is important to understand which stain is most effective on which medical condition. Researchers learn more and more every day.
Cannabis Indica creates a sedative effect. It provides the patient with a sensation that relaxes the muscles and tension is reduced. Indicas are used in treating muscle spasms and tremors such as with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain, arthritic and rheumatic stiffness and swelling, insomnia and anxiety.
Cannabis Sativahas a cerebral effect.It is believed to affect the mind as well as in the body helping with such conditions that cause nausea caused by chemotherapy or HIV/AIDS medications. It is also prescribed for appetite stimulation, migraine headaches, depression and chronic pain.
Hybrids or cross-breeds of Indica and Sativa share characteristics. Some patients report the most effective results from these strains. Combining the strainshas been reported to provide mental clarity while decreasing the sedative effects. CombiningIndica to Sativa can also lower the stimulated anxiety affect.
Most medical marijuana is a combination of strains. The cerebral effects of Sativa makesit the choice of daytime hours when the patient wants to be fully aware while the relaxing effects of Indicais better for evening and nighttime use. Hybrid strains can offer both; it just depends on what works best for the patient. Every patient is different and their physiological make-up is the deciding factor in which strain is best.
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