{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/strain/20","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10736-markdown","title":"Hydroxyzine & Indica","slug":"hydroxyzine-indica","content":"\"I'm currently taking Hydroxyzine at nighttime before bed for my allergy symptoms. Would it be okay/safe to smoke indica/indica-dominant strain before bedtime as well? Will the Hydroxyzine and cannabis react negatively with each other?\"\n_____________________\nThe hydroxyzine may be potentiated by the Indica meaning your sedation level maybe much deeper than you expect.\nWhy not consider dropping the hydroxyzine in about a month but start taking high-dose CBD with low THC for the day time to see if you can stop all inflammatory disease in your body including allergies. If you take CBD cannabis during the day, it is important to keep the THC level low so you can drive a car or go to work since you won't be 'high' at all. Then you can certainly take an Indica at night because you won't have to worry about a reaction.\nBHI makes a nasal spray with euphorbium and the more you use it, the less you need it and it stops allergies. That would also be a safe combination with cannabis.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nI HAVE BEEN TAKEN HYDROXYZINE FOR MANY YEARS. I TAKE IT EVERY NIGHT FOR ITCHING. I VAPE INDICA EVERY NIGHT. I WAKE THE SAME TIME EVERY MORNING, NO PROPLEM. DO AN HONEST ASSESSMENT OF YOURSELF TAKING BOTH,GO FROM THERE.TREAT IT LIKE WHEN YOU SMOKE,VAPE. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FEEL THE WAY YOU WANT TO FEEL.\n\njose52","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10724-markdown","title":"Sometimes I cough more when I smoke than other times.","slug":"sometimes-i-cough-more-when-i-smoke-than-other-times","content":"\"Do different strains make you cough more or less, or what else could be the cause of this? Is there a strain you can recommend that is easier on the lungs?\"\n_____________________\nHow are you smoking your medicine? Are you using papers, a bong or a glass pipe? You may be inhaling particulate matter and those particles have no place to go so they are being thrown out of your respiratory tract. It is important to look at what you are coughing up.\nIt is also important to understand that's the only place we absorb cannabis in our respiratory tract is in the lungs, not the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose or throat. Many people take huge hits off the cannabis so even their cheeks are bulging but that is a waste of your medicine and you're more likely to inhale particulate matter that will trigger coughing. Take much smaller hits and suck air in after the cannabis to get it down into the lungs where it can be absorbed and then below that breath out immediately because it was a smaller breath, nothing was wasted and you can afford to take another hit. When you waste your cannabis it becomes expensive as well as making you cough. \nConsider throwing the papers and the bong away. Most bongs are filthy and maybe contaminated with bacteria or fungus and the lungs present the ideal conditions for those dangerous organisms to grow and thrive, to your detriment. A long glass pipe that is cleaned frequently maybe ideal for your use but vaporizing is even better. \nBe certain your cannabis has been tested for contaminants and never smoke in metal.\nRemember, long term, chronic inflammation, like overheating the lungs, can cause cancer so you always want to smoke wisely and protect your lungs. Do not smoke propylene glycol, a thinning agent used in some vape pens and inhaled, propylene glycol does cause cancer.\nSmoking cannabis every day or even several times a day 10 fill your receptor sites and you will notice more coughing indicating you need to take a cannabis holiday because smoking more will have a limited potential to get you high until you have cleaned the receptor sites.\nThis is great medicine, learn to use it to your advantage, not your detriment.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10699-markdown","title":"I have muscle pain and depression, what is the best CBD strain for me with the lowest THC?","slug":"i-have-muscle-pain-and-depression-what-is-the-best-cbd-strain-for-me-with-the-lowest-thc","content":"\n_____________________\nI'm aware of two strains that are extremely low in CBD; AC/DC and Charlotte's Web.  AC/DC is a sativa strain with a CBD:THC ratio of 20:1 while Charlotte's Web is a hybrid which has less than 0.3% THC!  These strains were developed to help treat pain, anxiety, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chemotherapy side effects without intoxication. Charlotte's Web was created specifically for a young epileptic named Charlotte by Colorado growers and may be more difficult to find. \n\nRemember that THC can have uplifting effects, so you might consider something with more THC that is still relatively low on the psychoactive scale, such as the sativa Harlequin.  Harlequin has a 1:1 ratio of CBD:THC so may counteract depression while still maintaining cognition. \n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10688-markdown","title":"Are there different substances between strains (Indica, Sativa)?  Is this something that is seen in others?","slug":"are-there-different-substances-between-strains-indica-sativa-is-this-something-that-is-seen-in-others","content":"\"I have found that the Indica strains help control my orthopedic and migraine pain better than Sativa strains.  With the sativa I feel like my muscles are \"Over\" relaxed and my joints (shoulders, back, knees) are grinding together even more than normal.\n\nIn addition,  the Sativa causes my anxiety to spike.\n\nI have tried edibles, caplets, and vaporizing.\"\n_____________________\nFirst, you should understand that cannabis has been heavily hybridized since it first evolved and humans began cultivating it, so many of the original terpene and cannabinoid profiles have changed. There are some \"old world\" stable strains that persist and some users swear by there characteristics, but cannabis affects each user individually. The plant's chemical components serve to try to restore homeostasis in our internal biology. \n\nHistorically, Sativas were thought to be energizing and Indicas were thought to be more sedating. \n\nFor some of the older more stable strains that have retained their genetic character that may still be true, but the overall effect of the plant or product is a result of the entire chemical profile and our internal biology. Most medicinal cannabis obtained in California is tested and the chemical profiles can be reviewed. \n\nCertain terpenes such at \"Myrcene\" can produce sedation when present in higher concentrations in cannabis. Higher concentrations of myrcene tend to be more common in Indicas, thus the more sedating effect. This is not true of all Indicas, and newer hybrids may have varying chemical profiles.\n\nUse the website address below to see an example of an Indica profile:\n\nhttps://www.leafly.com/indica/granddaddy-purple\n\nNote the concentration of myrcene on the profile.\n\nYou can compare many common strain types in this way. I suggest you keep a \"treatment journal\" to note your responses to various strains and compare the profiles when available to determine which strains are more therapeutic for you.\n\n\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10681-markdown","title":"Is there a specific strain of marijuana that will not make me paranoid? ","slug":"is-there-a-specific-strain-of-marijuana-that-will-not-make-me-paranoid","content":"\n_____________________\nI am not a doctor, but I have struggled with this same problem and have found a solution for myself that I am happy to share. You have been consuming for a long time, so perhaps you already know this information.\n\nI have noticed that strains that are much higher in THC (almost all of them!) absolutely cause anxiety and that paranoid feeling for me. Everyone is very different in this regards, and I happen to be very sensitive to the effects of THC. I smoke or vape to help control the pain when I feel the onset of a migraine, so my primary motivation is to stop pain and not to get the feeling of being 'high'. Your body changes over time and tolerance levels can go up or down as well.\n\nThe strains that I will list here are lower in THC and in two cases the THC content is almost non existent. I also find that if I smoke it is imperative to only take one puff at a time and evaluate how I feel. For me, 2 puffs on a pre roll with even a lower THC profile, such as Canna Tsu, is more than enough. Everyone is so different in this respect, I just happen to be very sensitive, and perhaps so are you.\n\nThe following are low THC, around 5% and higher in CBD:\nCannatonic, Canna-Tsu, Harle-Tsu\n\nSuper high CBD profile with almost no THC (zero psychoactivity):\nACDC, Charlotte's Web\n\nHope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10665-markdown","title":"I suffer from really bad cramps and PMS. Can marijuana help with this?","slug":"i-suffer-from-really-bad-cramps-and-pms-can-marijuana-help-with-this","content":"\"I've tried different types of birth control, advil, etc. and nothing really helps. If marijuana can help, what kind of strain or product should I use?\"\n_____________________\nTerrific questions that we hear a lot, and are really 2 questions.\n\nAs for the cramps, the monthly pain the women experience with their period is one that differs with each woman. Some just need to take a over the counter medication  and some need to have their physician prescribe opioids to help the pain. Cannabis has been used for many years to help with this type of pain. In the late 1800's Queen  Victoria was prescribed cannabis by her team of physicians to help with her pain.\n\nWomen have been using cannabis in many forms by smoking, vaping, tinctures etc. However since menstrual pain occurs all day long a longer acting and more direct acting solution seems to make sense. A company that we have heard about, Foria, developed a vaginal suppository that contains both THC and CBD for both pain and anti-inflammatory relief.  The feedback from many of our patients is that it seems to work very well within 20-30 minutes after use without any, or very minimal,  psychoactive side effects.\n\nWhat I think is remarkable about this product, is that it is one of the very few products that was tailored to treat a very specific medical condition. I think that in the future there will be more and more targeted products for different medical conditions, but right now Foria seems to be the first.\n\nConcerning the PMS, that condition can have widely varying symptoms  including physical, behavioral and mental/emotional. Physical symptoms can include headaches, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, night sweats, altered sex drive, insomnia, sleeping too much, lowered coordination, fatigue and pain -- similar to period cramps. Mental symptoms can include depression, anxiety, confusion and negative thoughts/feelings. Behavioral symptoms can include mood swings and fits of hostility or anger. The severity of these symptoms can differ widely even in the same woman from day to day.\n\nIt helps to separate what symptoms effect you most and deal with a one or two since there is not one single type of cannabis product that can help all of them at once. For example if you take insomnia, it might help to take a indica strain edible with a combined THC/CBD profile that would last through the night instead of vaping. When visiting your local bud tender they may suggest several different products for the symptoms of PMS that bothers you the most.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nA nice indica hybrid, that has a good ratio of CBD, such as Lavendar Kush High CBD, is great for helping to alleviate cramps and fabulous for evening and helping with sleep during your cycle. For daytime use, we've created an elixir called Full Moon that works wonders for balancing hormones during PMS and alleviates cramps. Designed to offer the benefits of cannabis without the high, you can take it throughout the day, every few hours, and still be able to be present and functional for your daily life. Quiver is our sensual lubricant. Because you apply it internally, it works wonders for helping to relax the cramps at the site of pain. Please feel free to look us up if you have further questions. We're here to help and have seen wonderfully positive results with these products from dozens of women.\n\nherbabuena","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10659-markdown","title":"What is a good resource to find if a strain causes anxiety or paranoia?","slug":"what-is-a-good-resource-to-find-if-a-strain-causes-anxiety-or-paranoia","content":"\"My friend uses cannabis for anxiety, but I use it for muscle pain. I find that some of the strains that I use will give her some uneasy feelings, while I normally don't experience the negative aspects she gets from these strains. Where is a good place to find if certain strains can cause anxiety?\"\n_____________________\nIt can be difficult to gauge what percentage of THC in a flower strain will activate the fight flight sympathetic nervous system to trigger symptoms of hyperarousal that can include paranoia, \"unease\"', nausea, headache and even mania. I have evaluated responsible professional people who report using high THC strains that triggered symptoms of florid mania. Fortunately the duration of action of inhaled cannabis is only four hours and the peak effect is only 30 minutes. The rapid onset within five minutes creates a \"bolus\" drug effect that many people find pleasurable. It can lift the mood, enhance creativity and promote a positive mental attitude. In my professional opinion I believe the sympathetic hyperarousal symptoms that are most unpleasant are seen in strains greater than 20% THC. When I authorized my first patients in 2007 I was taught that it was not possible to find THC strains with greater than 20% THC! Times have changed.\r\n     My professional belief is that delicious, nutrition grade, low dose edibles in doses as low as 5 to 10 mg THC offer the most pleasant and long acting effect on mood, pain and muscle tension. In very low doses THC relieves anxiety but does not trigger the adverse effects seen in high dose THC edibles and flower strains. Low dose edibles are far and away the most cost effective way to use cannabis for chronic anxiety or pain. \n\ndrsumchai","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10643-markdown","title":"What is the difference between indica vs sativa?","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-indica-vs-sativa","content":"\"There seem to be thousands of strains of marijuana and people say it is important to select a sativa, indica or hybrid based on how you want to feel. As I'm fairly new to this, I have been reading a lot and have learned sativa makes you energetic and indica can make you sleepy, etc. I notice though that other marijuana products, like tinctures, never mention this at all. Does it really matter?\"\n_____________________\nGood question! And the answer is - probably not. People have long thought  a sativa to be tall, leggy, and energizing with higher levels of CBD, and an indica to be short, bushy, and sedating with higher levels of THC. With the degree of cross-breeding and hybridization that goes on nowadays, this is not so much the case anymore. The classifications may hold true to the plants appearance, but there are no scientific studies to support this perception of energy vs sedation. There are indicas that are energizing and sativas that are relaxing. You may notice that there are many sativa varieties with virtually no CBD (Sour Diesel) and indica with high CBD (Remedy). At a recent conference on \"Cannabis, the Botanical\", this very topic was brought up by several presenters. The consensus among botanists and herbalists seems to be that this labeling is no longer pertinent and more emphasis should now be placed on the actual cannabinoid and terpene profiles of each variety. \n\ndrfrye","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10639-markdown","title":"What is the component makeup of the hybrid strain Commerce Kush OG","slug":"what-is-the-component-makeup-of-the-hybrid-strain-commerce-kush-og","content":"\n_____________________\nCommerce City Kush is a 70% Indica and a 30% Sativa hybrid product. it is quite potent which makes it an incredibly medicinal strain that could be slightly overwhelming for some users. Upon first inhale, users can expect a powerful slightly chemical taste with an intense cerebral rush that can leave some  users in a bit of a haze. A heavy body buzz can follow sometimes resulting in \"couch lock\". \nIt can be used to help treat hypertension and as a way to help with anxiety and as a sleep aid.\nThis product should be used primarily in the evening due to this.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10614-markdown","title":"My husband just returned from serving overseas and is very anxious. The doctor's are treating him for PTSD.","slug":"my-husband-just-returned-from-serving-overseas-and-is-very-anxious-the-doctors-are-treating-him-for-ptsd","content":"\"He doesn't like the drugs they are prescribing. The side-effects are horrible! Some of his friends are using marijuana and having great results. Do you recommend this? Should he smoke it? What strains are best for PTSD? I'll do whatever I need to do to help him feel better and to get my \"old\" husband back.\"\n_____________________\nI have treated several patients suffering from PTSD that have found cannabis to be helpful for their condition. As you state that he is very anxious due to his condition, I would recommend indica strains. Indica tends to be sedating and relaxing and is also helpful for sleep.  If your husband has depression as a component of his PTSD, an indica dominant hybrid containing some sativa may be helpful.\n\nI discourage smoking cannabis, as the products of combustion (carbon monoxide, tar, carcinogens) contain compounds that may be harmful to one's health. Vaporizing is a great shorter acting alternative to smoking as are oral tinctures. Edibles are much longer acting and are therefore helpful for patients also suffering from insomnia.  \n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10595-markdown","title":"What kind of strain(s) is/are used in Foria?","slug":"what-kind-of-strains-is-are-used-in-foria","content":"\"Is it a Sativa or Indica?\"\n_____________________\nThat is a very good question that is best asked of the manufacturer themselves. Here is link that can answer questions regarding their basic manufacturing process: http://foriapleasure.com/pages/about-us\n\nThey do have 2 products. Foria Relief that is a vaginal suppository for menstrual cramps as well as Foria Pleasure that is a spray to use vaginally. The Relief has 60mg of THC and 10mg of CBD while each spray of their Pleasure product has 2.5 mg THC and they suggest using 5 sprays for total of 12mg. We have had very positive feedback from our patients who have tried their Relief product only since we don't have patients coming to us for their Pleasure product.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nForia Pleasure and Foria Relief are not strain specific.   \n\nThe manufacturers have found no difference in efficacy between strains.  \n\nForia Pleasure has 15mg of THC per ml.  Which means, the 5ml bottle has 75mg, the 10ml bottle has 150mg and the 30ml bottle has 450mg of THC.    \nThe more useful number might be that each spray contains about 2.5mg of THC.\n\nHope that's helpful.\n\ndrbluto","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10571-markdown","title":"I get migraines and I hear that cannabis can help to relieve this. What strain is best for migraines?","slug":"i-get-migraines-and-i-hear-that-cannabis-can-help-to-relieve-this-what-strain-is-best-for-migraines","content":"\n_____________________\nI've suffered from migraines for most of my life and cannabis has helped me manage the pain better than anything I have tried so far. My assumption, since you are asking for a strain, is that your preference is to smoke. In my own experience, I have found that I layer different products to help manage the migraine before I get it and to manage the pain during the migraine itself.\n\nIn terms of strains, it is highly dependent on how your body and your own endocannibinoid system is wired and what your body wants and needs. The cannibinoid receptors in your brain become active when you ingest marijuana and this seems to have a positive impact on migraine headaches. A 2007 animal study found that increased activity within the endocannibinoid system led to reduction in pain signals for instance.\n\nResearching strains you will find some people prefer Sativa and others insist only Indica works. For me only a CBD dominant strain does the trick. Below I will give you a popular & easily found Sativa, Indica, a Hybrid and my personal favorite a CBD dominant strain which I use often.\n\nSativa: Sour Diesel &  Harlequin\nIndica: Purple Kush &\nHybrid: Girl Scout Cookie &  Lemon OG Kush\nCBD dominant: ACDC (non psychoactive) \n\nAs I mentioned above, I layer my products. It is important for me to catch a headache before it becomes full blown. I use a CBD dominant sublingual spray of 8 parts CBD to 1 part THC as soon as a I feel a headache coming in. Cannabidiol (CBD) is both an analgesic and an anti inflammatory. I carry an ACDC vape pen with me. I also use a topical cream on my neck-my personal favorite in California is called Sweet Releaf. I will also use a mild THC tincture (low in milligrams) which seems to relax me.\n\nAs a precaution, I take CBD on a daily basis to keep inflammation under control. I also do daily doses of both vitamin B6 and B12 which in studies has shown to reduce migraines two fold for patients after taking it for 6 months. I also take a magnesium supplement daily as people with migraines have shown lower levels than average.\n\nCannabis is not a silver bullet for migraines, but it got me off of migraine meds and Vicodin. Everyone is different and my suggestion is to start low and slow and micro dose with anything that is new to you. Lastly, some people find that edibles help with their migraines, but I do not seem to tolerate them well.\n\nI hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nI also suffer with migraines and I have studied migraines extensively. My migraines did not start until I was 33 years old and began after a spinal injury, I thought I had a brain tumor! My spine injury was caused by a doctor so I had no desire to go to a doctor to find relief for my migraines and I struggled for years.\nMigraines are actually a genetic snp (Single nucleotide polymorphism) on the X chromosome making one very chemically sensitive. It is necessary to eliminate all the chemicals from your diet and your environment in order to be completely successful in eliminating migraines. \nMigraine sufferers are so chemically sensitive they can suffer a migraine in their emotions that manifests as anxiety, irritability or depression after breathing chemicals like cigarette smoke or the chemicals used in a nail salon. \nMigraine sufferers tend to get irritable bowel syndrome when they eat foods that trigger this allergic reaction, especially cow dairy. One of the most pronounced pains with migraines, is the pain in the neck with the muscle spasms and it can notify you that the migraine is coming and it is essential if you get the muscle spasms that you treat the spasms immediately with topical cannabis salve.\n\nI knew that cannabis helped me but I did not like the psychoactive effect because I need to work so I love the high CBD cannabis tincture, Jayden's Juice, and take it regularly to stop my migraine events.\n\nIf you have a migraine, drink a large glass of water, use the cannabis salve on your neck, take a dose of D-ribose (available in the health food store) to support your RNA and take your CBD cannabis but depending on your pain level, you might find the 4:1, CBD : THC sub lingual spray gives great relief.\n\nOnce your migraine has started to resolve, You need to ask yourself, \"What did I do to myself?\" because the quicker you realize your migraine triggers the quicker you can eliminate your migraines if you will avoid those triggers.\n\nMore migraines will be precipitated if you allow your vitamin D serum level (25- OH D) to fall to low (below 50 ng/ML) so do consider taking approximately 10,000 international units of vitamin D3 with food daily as long as your kidney function is normal.\n\n\ndrolson","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":228,"numPages":21,"currentPage":20,"id":5783,"name":"Strain","slug":"strain","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}