{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/strain/13","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_6793-markdown","title":"What are the best strains for boosting your appetite?","slug":"what-are-the-best-strains-for-boosting-your-appetite","content":"\n_____________________\nThis is a great question. While some people view the side effect of increased appetite from medical marijuana as negative, there are many patients who seek out medical marijuana to increase their appetite. For those looking for appetite stimulation our patients have found that the following strains to be great for this purpose: Harlequin (CBD), Blue Dream (Sativa), Sour Diesel (Sativa), Green Crack (Sativa), Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies (Hybrid), Gorilla Glue #4 (Hybrid), and OG GDW Kush (Hybrid). You can find a full listing of our organic mediocinal flowers here: https://greendoorwest.com/collections/all-flowers\n\nclaude","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_6756-markdown","title":"More research is needed, of course, but at present which strains seem to work best killing cancer cells?","slug":"more-research-is-needed-of-course-but-at-present-which-strains-seem-to-work-best-killing-cancer-cells","content":"\n_____________________\nI can not answer what strain seems to work best and I can only answer based on the research I have done. In one article i will link to below it is stated:\n\n\"...researchers found that an active component of marijuana, delta-9-THC, provided important anti-tumor effects for varieties of lung cancer cells as well as breast cancer cells. In the breast cancer study, researchers found that, while the medical cannabis killed the cancer cells, it did not negatively affect healthy breast cells.\"\n\nMost people who opt to use cannabis as a treatment do so in addition to chemo and more standard treatment. They often go for high grade oils, but I am unaware of specific strains that are used.\n\nAs every cancer is different it also is important which canceryu are referring to. Here is another HelloMD article on brain cancer:\n\nLastly, many people have indicated that topical cannabis creams have helped with skin cancers.\n\nI hope this helps! I am not a doctor, just someone interested in this topic as well.\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6749-markdown","title":"is there plans for release of new strains in the near future?","slug":"is-there-plans-for-release-of-new-strains-in-the-near-future","content":"\n_____________________\nYes! Our available strains vary based on season and availability of our growers. While there are some favorite strains we try to have always in circulation (such as Banana Cookies, Sour Diesel, True OG) we also jump at opportunities to have more boutique and limited edition strains as well. Our current lineup is always featured on the front page of our site (wvapes.com) with links to the test results.\n\ndrjulicrockett","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6747-markdown","title":"CBD ratio in sublingual tincture for migraine","slug":"cbd-ratio-in-sublingual-tincture-for-migraine","content":"\"I have neurofibromatosis and so I have neurofibromas or benign tumors in my brain which often cause massive migraines. I have been vaping a strain of CBD rich flower which is a 2:1 ratio. It helps however I find that for my more intense migraines, it does not help with the pain. I am interested in trying tinctures as recommended by my MMJ doctor. Since the 2:1 is not strong enough for the really bad pain, is it recommended to get a higher cbd ratio (4:1, 8:1, etc) or a more balanced ratio tincture (1:1)?\"\n_____________________\nI would suggest a more balanced ratio like a 1:1. Many patients sing the praises of the hybrid stain, \"Girl Scout Cookies\" when it comes to pain and inflammation. Make sure the flower or oil is organic. Pesticides will only make your headaches worse. I hope you find some relief. Take care!\n\namberleewvapes","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6723-markdown","title":"What makes W Vapes stand out from the numerous vaporizer companies beyond the medicine provided? ","slug":"what-makes-w-vapes-stand-out-from-the-numerous-vaporizer-companies-beyond-the-medicine-provided","content":"\"There are many vaporizer companies (seemingly a saturated market) providing a wonderful alternative to traditional dosing mechanisms. From what I've seen, the only thing that makes one company stand out over another is cultivation/extraction methods and specific strains. Is there more room for innovation in this market? If so, what are W Vapes plans. \"\n_____________________\nI do not work for any medical company; I am a patient. And what I would like to see is better flavor and high content at a better price. I have chronic pain and I could use these a lot more and solo as my pain reliever IF and only IF it was available at a way better price. Instead I have to struggle by and continue to use acetemaphin with it to keep my pain at bay and can sleep at night.\nSo, after my rant I would like to say that at least W vape cartridges do taste better and are at one of the better price ranges.\n\n4lfclvr4lk\n_____________________\nI believe the cannabis space has always been a relationship-based industry. Even as the market expands and new businesses enter the bourgeoning \"cannabiz\" arena, the companies that are truly dedicated to service -- to their patients, dispensary partners, growers, their communities -- will stand out from those that may be motivated more by the excitement of the new \"green rush.\"  Establishments (such as Harborside, in Oakland) that truly provide immense benefits to their communities stand out in their balance of business and heart. I think this balance will be a defining feature of this unique industry. As Harborside founder Steve DeAngelo recently said, in regards to this historical moment of the explosive growth of the cannabis industry, \"We have to cannabitize the corporate space, not corporatize the cannabis space.\"\n\nAs far as innovation, I think we are only at the beginning. With the changing of laws comes the ability to invest more in research and development, opportunities for partnerships and collaboration with the great pioneers of this industry, and an influx of talent from other sectors of business and science that may have been trepidatious about engaging with the cannabis space for fear of legal repercussions. We are truly at the cusp of a new frontier, and we're only getting started.\n\ndrjulicrockett","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6721-markdown","title":"Consistency","slug":"consistency","content":"\"Do your generic strain cartridges (indica, sativa) always have the same (or almost the same) constituent profile so that potency and effects remain steady in all cartridges of the same type?\"\n_____________________\nAt W Vapes, we don't make generic strain cartridges. All of our products are created in strain-specific batches, with lab results printed on each box, so that you always know the exact makeup of whatever strain with which you are medicating. The full lab results for each strain/batch also are posted on our website (wvapes.com) so you can see the dominant terpenes, and a fuller array of the cannabinoids present in the extract.\n\ndrjulicrockett","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6699-markdown","title":"What strain is best to make you calm","slug":"what-strain-is-best-to-make-you-calm","content":"\"What is the best strain to calm you down, not make your heart race and get you shaky?\"\n_____________________\nI love this question. That tends to happen to me as well when I have too much THC. You may want to try a strain higher in CBD such as Canna Tsu or Harlequin. Both of these will have a calming effect and if you smoke a bit will still have some psychoactivity. Focus on strians that are 1:1 ratio or even higher in CBD. I tend to like a 3:1 or a 4:1 which is CBD to THC.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6681-markdown","title":"Stadol (butorphanol tartrate) pain Rx","slug":"stadol-butorphanol-tartrate-pain-rx","content":"\"Stadol a prescription Rx was a great migraine/pain killer. It was also described of having the effects of pot. In my pursue of pain relieve I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the makeup pf Stadol and how it would translate into CBD and THC. I have yet to find \"any\" relief for my chronic pain or migraines and getting very frustrated and spending lots of money. I have tried smoking the top 3 strains recommend with a  vaporizer with ceramic, I've tried Vaping (3 different vendors), I've tried tinctures, edibles all without success. I am hoping a doctor or pharmacists might be familiar with Stadol able to point me in a direction. \"\n_____________________\nIf your chronic pain is actually migraines, you are extremely chemically sensitive and there is a whole article in this section on migraines that you should read. Migraines are inherited on an X-chromosome as an MAO-A snp. This means you must get rid of all neurological toxins from your diet. You might want to review this following information:\nPlease, consider eliminating all free glutamate's from your diet since they are neurologically toxic especially to people who have migraines or anxiety issues.\nConsider visiting www.truthinlabeling.org for more information.  \nPlease view: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL4SD5f2toQ\nI recommend that you get on the high-dose CBD, low THC in the tincture and take it regularly while eliminating neurologic toxins from your diet and environment. You are extremely allergic to cigarette smoke so be aware if you are smoking cigarettes you are causing your problems. If you're eating out a lot you are increasing your neurologic toxins. Do you want to be well or do you want to cover up the un-wellness with drugs? I certainly am not accustomed to comparing cannabis with prescription drugs. You don't have a drug deficiency in your body but you very likely do have cannabinoid deficiency and should respond extremely well to CBD.\nThe decision is yours because it is your life and your quality-of-life we're talking about. You could have your genetic chart done two know exactly how to get well but for many people that's just too much effort. If you want to get well, let's continue the dialogue.\nYou can know your genetics and set a program of wellness with Nutrigenomics. \nYou may also want to acquire Dr. Amy Yasko's book from Amazon, \"Feel Good, Nutrigenomics\" to show you why you want to pursue this route. Good luck, we may have lots of lifetimes but this is the one we know right now and it is worth living well.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6677-markdown","title":"I have a recurrence of breast cancer and am about to undergo therapy. ","slug":"i-have-a-recurrence-of-breast-cancer-and-am-about-to-undergo-therapy","content":"\"What strains do you recommend to not only help fight fatigue, nausea and all of the other unpleasant side effects of chemo, but also to potentially help kill the cancer cells?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis is a wonderfully diverse plant and produces different effects based on the genetics of the plant, the growing conditions and how it is utilized. I would experiment with different strains to find out what works best for you. Whole plant CBD rich tinctures help in a variety of ways, and that is where I would start. Rick Simpson Oil (hash oil) is a very potent extract of whole plant cannabis that is often used to treat cancer. Cannabis has been shown to prevent metastasis, prevent angiogenesis and even help remove cancerous cells.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6672-markdown","title":"Technical information about extraction","slug":"technical-information-about-extraction","content":"\"When extracting, what method do you use? I've never seen strains on the product just THC and CBD amounts by MG.  I was curious if Kiva will start providing CBG, CBC, CBN, and other technical information on the products or can this information be found anywhere.  Because in reality even if the THC and CBD are consistent controlled, using different materials will actually make different products.\"\n_____________________\nBecause in reality even if the THC and CBD are consistent controlled, using different materials will actually make different products\n\nmfarquhar123\n_____________________\nThey responded on another question that they use cold water extraction to render their concentrate. I would assume that the costs involved with printing detailed strain information for each batch are quite cost prohibitive and while there are a select few individuals who would actually be able understand and use the extra information, the majority of the general public seems to only be concerned with overall THC and CBD content. I agree that it would be nice to see a sativa or indica only product from Kiva as there are definitely differences in the way they can be used.\n\nvickidoesdabs\n_____________________\nWe employ several methods of extraction to concentrate the actives found in the cannabis plant.  While we are particularly interested in THC and CBD, we do analyze for the total cannabinoid and terpene profile of our hash and oils.  While THC & CBD are not monographed per USP/FDA standards, they are the most studied with data to support their therapeutic affects.  While there is data in the ethos that speaks to the therapeutic affect of the other cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, we do not have reputable data to support reporting any levels that would guide our patients as to their affects.\n\nlonnette","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6657-markdown","title":"Can you recommend the best strain, for both AM and PM use, for pain caused by inflammation and arthritis?","slug":"can-you-recommend-the-best-strain-for-both-am-and-pm-use-for-pain-caused-by-inflammation-and-arthritis","content":"\n_____________________\nOur Harlequin organic CBD strain helps a lot of our patients with similar symptoms. However If you need a higher content THC I would experiment with a sativa dominant strain such as blue dream, which offers both am and pm relief, with strong anti-inflammatory properties. Feel free to read reviews and browse our entire \"Flowers\" catalogue here: https://greendoorwest.com/collections/all-flowers\n\nclaude","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":144,"numPages":21,"currentPage":13,"id":5783,"name":"Strain","slug":"strain","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}