{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/durban-poison/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12582-markdown","title":"Can medical marijuana help me lose weight?","slug":"can-medical-marijuana-help-me-lose-weight","content":"**\"I recently read that certain strains of medical marijuana can help me shed some pounds. I am skeptical but wondering if anyone can share some insight on this. Marijuana has always given me the munchies!\"**\n\nPaul F.\n\n--------------------\n\n![What medical marijuana can help me lose weight?](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_11_at_3_56_23_PM_770def7d71.png)\n\n\nMedical marijuana can help with [weight loss](https://hellomd.com/articles/can-cannabis-help-you-lose-weight). It can work to boost your metabolism so you burn off calories more quickly. In some cases, it can act as an [appetite suppressant](https://hellomd.com/articles/using-cbd-as-a-tool-for-weight-loss)  or turn bad white fat, which stores energy, into brown fat, which burns calories and helps control weight.\n\nIt’s also interesting to note that one cannabinoid that can help manage your weight is known as tetrahydrocannabivarin, or [THCV](https://hellomd.com/articles/psychoactive-thcv-the-cannabinoid-that-kills-your-appetite). It is similar in structure to THC and produces some mild psychoactive effects, but it can also act as an appetite suppressant.\n\nSome strains that are good for appetite suppression include Alpha OG, [Cherry Pie](https://hellomd.com/strains/cherry-pie), and Pineapple Purps.\n\nMorris James\n\n-------------------------\n\n![The cannabinoid CBN is found in cannabis and will help you sleep better](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_05_at_4_20_42_PM_2e188ec199.png)\n\nTHCV is often found in higher concentrations in Sativa strains, especially in African landrace strains. [Landrace strains](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-landrace-strains-what-they-are-and-why-theyre-hot) are genetically pure strains of cannabis, with histories that can go back thousands of years and are associated with specific regions, such as Africa, spread from their original source in Central Asia.\n\nOne prominent African landrace strain reputed to help with [appetite suppression](https://hellomd.com/questions-and-answers/does-durban-poison-really-suppress-appetite) and weight loss is [Durban Poison](https://hellomd.com/strains/durban-poison). Named after the South African port city of Durban, this strain was brought to the United States in the 1970s by renowned cannabis breeder Ed Rosenthal. \n\n[Doug’s Varin](https://hellomd.com/strains/doug's-varin) has an even higher amount of THCV. It’s hard to find but boasts an unprecedented 6:7 THC to THCV ratio. The strain could also play a role in managing blood sugar, and helping medical marijuana patients suffering from panic attacks, stress, fatigue, and PTSD. The high THCV content could also be helpful in alleviating convulsions, making Doug’s Varin a choice worth considering for patients with Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.\n\nSparks McCall\n\n--------------------\n![Indica strains are better for a good night's sleep.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_12_26_at_7_14_23_PM_2f2ea5bcfb.png)\n\nSativa medical marijuana strains sometimes work to suppress appetite. For example, you might want to try [Red Congolese](https://hellomd.com/strains/red-congolese). It is a mix of African, Mexican, and Afghani landrace genetics, and has bright, classic Sativa effects, which will have you buzzing to get things done. \n\n[Blue Dream](https://hellomd.com/strains/blue-dream) is a Sativa-dominant hybrid that’s extremely popular with users in Colorado and Oregon. Originating in California, it combines the relaxing effects of Blueberry and the mentally stimulating properties of Haze. Other possible health benefits include relief from different types of pain, stemming from fibromyalgia, arthritis, and menstrual issues. It might also help those suffering from depression and anxiety.\n\nAlso, keep in mind that you shouldn’t rely on medical marijuana or any medication alone to help you lose weight. It should be part of a [larger holistic plan](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20047752) that helps you burn more calories than you consume. The changes could include setting realistic goals. Thinking you’ll starve yourself for a week but then giving into your hunger pangs will undermine your diet and present other health risks besides.\n\nOther weight-loss measures include staying more active, eating healthy (but delicious) foods, and making lifestyle changes you can adhere to for long-term success.\n\nNigel\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.6129032258064515,"src":"/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/14b42/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.jpg","srcSet":"/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/f836f/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.jpg 200w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/2244e/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.jpg 400w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/14b42/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.jpg 800w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/47498/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.jpg 1200w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/0e329/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.jpg 1600w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/c939a/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.jpg 3426w","srcWebp":"/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/58556/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/61e93/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.webp 200w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/1f5c5/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.webp 400w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/58556/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.webp 800w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/99238/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.webp 1200w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/7c22d/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.webp 1600w,\n/static/501017a0fc7ba8c120b92c9f0268b803/c2e09/c4a65e0df50f8284469038718f4651eb.webp 3426w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8195-markdown","title":"Dripping Durban Poison","slug":"dripping-durban-poison","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6977-markdown","title":"Does Durban Poison work for pain","slug":"does-durban-poison-work-for-pain","content":"\n_____________________\nDurban Poison is one of my all time favorite strains, and comes from my home town of Durban in South Africa.\n\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durban\n\nIts a strong sativa strain, and yes, it does indeed help with pain in the same way that other strains commonly do to.\n\nWhen selecting a strain for pain, a better question is what form of consumption you favor, between smoking, vaporizing, eating (edibles), tinctures, topicals' and others. Each of these will have different effects on your pain. In my opinion the specific strain is less of a consideration, unless you are choosing between heavy CBD strains (less psychoactive) and heavy THC strains (more psychoactive). In this case, Durban Poison is one of the stronger sativa' in terms of THC, and will definitely have psychoactive effects.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6788-markdown","title":"Does Durban Poison really suppress appetite? ","slug":"does-durban-poison-really-suppress-appetite","content":"\"I am looking for a strain that does not give me the munchies, as I have a weight problem already.\"\n_____________________\nI feel most sativa strains make me munch harder than say a 60/40 or 70/30 hybrid. Talk to your bud tender they usually will tell you spot on.\n\nhooweezar\n_____________________\nDurban Poison does contain a high % of THCv as compaired to other strains. Durban Posion flowers are in the 1% range of THCv. Concentrates tend to have more THCv, at about 2% percent, and I would recommend trying sativa strains such as Red Congolese and Power Plant inorder to suppress appetite. \n\n\"Patients use THCV for a variety of reasons, but one of THCV’s most remarkable properties is its ability to suppress appetite. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is well known for its munchie-inducing effects, THCV has the opposite effect—when consuming THCV, patients are left without much appetite at all. This has made THCV a popular choice among patients looking to lose weight or avoid gaining weight from binge eating after they medicate with marijuana.\"\n\nThe above quote was taken from this article about THCv: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a8db389f24d1300077ccb5a/psychoactive-thcv-the-cannabinoid-that-kills-your-appetite\n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nTo add to what Bart says, the amount of THCV in Durban Poison may not be enough to suppress appetite, not when the typical range of THC--which kicks appetite into high gear--in this particular strain can start at 13% but climb to 25%. Steep Hill Labs makes mention of a THCV-forward strain called Doug’s Varin which has a ratio of 6:7 THC:THCV, though it may be hard to find. As well, Steep Hill mentions Pineapple Purps, which has a ratio of 3:1--or 12% THC and 4% THCV. Not sure how much THCV you'll need to help suppress appetite. It will take some experimenting to figure out what works best for your unique biochemistry as well as endocannabinoid system. It may be that Durban Poison's THCV content is enough to suppress appetite. You won't know until you test it out. Also, I do encourage you to read the article Bart links to, which talks of THCV's potent psychoactivity, which can be tempered when used in combination with THC. Hope this helps!\n\nlyp\n_____________________\nAdding to what @lyp commented, I would agree (at least for me anyways) that the THCv in Durban Poison doesn’t seem to be enough to suppress appetite. Actually, Durban Poison is one the strains that seems to give me the most intense munchies! Munchies aside, there’s an interesting article here that suggests that cannabis may actually help with weight loss… \"When cannabis is ingested, the THC contained in cannabis stimulates the body to produce a hormone known as ghrelin. While it's quite unknown to the general public, ghrelin is famous among researchers who study metabolism for its ability to stimulate appetite. In addition to making us hungry, however, ghrelin also helps our bodies metabolize the food we eat more efficiently. With that in mind, it's clear that, while THC may increase our appetites, it also stimulates the metabolism to perform as well as possible.” You can check it out here: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56cb9d8ececb1b000b000073/the-munchies-will-make-you-fat-right-think-again\n\nmelissa\n_____________________\nA more realistic goal might be finding a variety of cannabis with relatively little effect on appetite, rather than one that suppresses appetite.  I believe you'll find lots of anecdotal reports of how various strains affect appetite and still be left scratching your head.  Bart's idea of finding a strain relatively high in THCv is a good way to subjectively explore the issue of whether specific strains could suppress appetite, or at least not stimulate appetite.  But I'm not sure how easily you can determine a strain's THCv content when you're shopping.  Most cannabis is sold by strain name (not by “chemovar”) with just overall THC and CBD percentages. The same problem applies to knowing the terpene content of a specific strain of cannabis.  Also, Melissa makes the excellent point that appetite stimulation and weight gain are not the same thing.  It makes sense to be concerned that eating pints of Ben and Jerry's after smoking cannabis could lead to a gain in weight, but the reality is that body weight is the cumulative expression of countless factors and behaviors taking place over a long period of time.  If one eats more but is sufficiently active the net result could even be weight loss rather than weight gain. In the future there may well be cannabinoid-based drugs to suppress appetite, but I'd remember that, so far, essentially ALL drugs created for weight loss have turned out to have other, far less helpful actions that wound up severely limiting their usefulness. \n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\n  \nThere are already some great answers here on Durban Poison, THCV and appetite suppression. I’ll second Melissa and add that Durban Poison, at least for me, doesn’t suppress appetite. Like Bart mentions, it could be that there’s not enough THCV in the strain. \n  \nFrom personal experience, I can confirm that a strain with enough in THCV can suppress appetite, though I’m not sure how much THCV there needs to be. I was lucky enough to be given a sample of a high THCV concentrate and it definitely suppressed my appetite—no munchies at all. \n\nRather than finding a strain that suppresses appetite, I suggest finding a way to manage the munchies. Cannabis makes eating most food an enjoyable experience—this includes healthy snacks like dried fruits, nuts and yogurt. When I’m consuming, I tend to keep these types snacks around. If I can’t suppress my appetite, I can at least harness it to get some healthy foods in my body. \n\nI also suggest eating a high fiber meal with fruit and veggies before you consume. These foods make you full and in general, are a good way of suppressing appetite. Another tip from my personal arsenal is to drink lots of water when consuming. I often switch to tea, the flavor and temperature occupy my brain and redirect the desire to munch on something. \n\nMunchies don't always lead to weight gain and in some cases, cannabis may even help you lose weight:\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ac3cf91f24d1300077ccbb8/can-cannabis-help-you-lose-weight\n\nDanielle Lim ","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11007-markdown","title":"Is Durban Poison strain related to the other African favorite - Malawi Gold?","slug":"is-durban-poison-strain-related-to-the-other-african-favorite-malawi-gold","content":"\n_____________________\nDurban Poison and Malawi Gold are both pure African sativa landrace strains with uplifting energizing effects, and both are considered very high quality. Malawi Gold has a somewhat cult-like status and is considered one of the best strains of cannabis. Growing conditions and genetics will determine the quality and effect of each unique strain of cannabis.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10802-markdown","title":"Does anyone know the history of how Durban Poison was imported to the US?","slug":"does-anyone-know-the-history-of-how-durban-poison-was-imported-to-the-us","content":"\"Was it a specific grower? How did it become so popular here?\"\n_____________________\nInteresting question requiring some research :) \n\nCannabis has been documented as living alongside humans from at least as far back as 2900 B.C. It is thought to have originated from Afghanistan and Pakistan, spreading to Asia and Russia to the northeast and Africa, South America, and Africa to the southwest. \n\nRegional strains adapted to their environment, giving them unique properties, and were cultivated for medicinal and religious purposes by local peoples. These pure/un-hybridized strains are referred to as landraces. Durban poison is thought to be one such unadulterated sativa strain originating from the Durban port city of South Africa. \n\nIt is said that the legendary cultivator Ed Rosenthal was searching for new genetics in South Africa in the early '70s, where he procured these Durban seeds. The strain has gained popularity worldwide for having highly energizing and uplifting effects. \n\nFrom a medical standpoint, Durban poison may be helpful in providing mental focus for patients with ADHD and in the treatment of depression and fatigue.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10569-markdown","title":"After discovering that THCV and CBN are helpful for osteoporosis, appetite suppression and PTSD, I now seek strains.","slug":"after-discovering-that-thcv-and-cbn-are-helpful-for-osteoporosis-appetite-suppression-and-ptsd-i-now-seek-strains","content":"\"Can you point me in a direction to find landrace strains, such as Durban Poison and Willie Nelson, which don't seem to be readily available? (tried Leafly and googling to no avail) I'm currently vaping and using tinctures and edibles for sleep but would love to find a strain for the osteoporosis and to decrease the munchies. Thanks for any help you can offer.\"\n_____________________\nActually, cannabis does help to preserve the bones but osteoporosis can only be reversed if you have the building blocks to make new bones. If you are over 60 years old, you may need to add as spray in the mouth that supports the body's ability to make its own human growth hormone to stimulate new bone production but again you still need the building blocks. For new bones you must have an adequate blood level of vitamin D3. It is almost impossible to obtain enough Vitamin D from the sun because the skin will rapidly age and skin cancers may result from excessive exposure. Take your vitamin D3 because it is a hormone, not a vitamin and it is necessary to put the calcium in your diet into the bones where it belongs. If you do dairy products and do you eat meat, you are getting too much phosphorus and you will further deteriorate your bones. The best dietary calcium to build bones is obtained in seaweed and dark leafy greens and a diet that minimizes meat, sugar and caffeine. When you exercise it stimulates the bones to become more solid so in essence you're telling your body exactly where you want the calcium to be placed provided you have adequate vitamin D3. I also discourage patients from smoking their medicine, when we want exact amounts given for tissue repair, I suggest you take a tincture for more accuracy. Good luck in your search for the exact right bud to help your bones also.\n\ndrolson","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5218,"name":"Durban Poison","slug":"durban-poison","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}