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• In today's article, we will take a closer look at explaining and clarifying the benefits of CBD strains, from cannabis expert Nico of High Times magazine

Medical marijuana is a multifaceted herb, extremely interesting and, above all, remarkably healing. Recently, there has been a steady increase in interest in high-quality cannabis strains with high or at least moderate CBD content and low or balanced THC content. The reason is both the demand for the specifically therapeutic effects of CBD and the lower THC content, allowing some patients to avoid the psychoactive effects of marijuana while still treating themselves with cannabis on a daily basis.

Specialist and cannabis strain expert, Nico, receives questions daily from patients and recreational users, increasingly concerning CBD strains: "Hi Nico, I have just started my growing journey and, because I have to use marijuana daily for chronic pain, I am mainly interested in strains with high CBD content. What do you think are the best types of CBD strains? Thanks a lot, Geoff."

Or: "Dear Nico, my daughter suffers from epilepsy, and I am myself trying to treat cancer. I am trying to find a strain similar to Charlotte, one with very high CBD content that we could use for treatment. Thank you."

High-quality strains with higher CBD content

"Hello to all you patients looking for strains that could help treat epilepsy, cancer, or many other life-limiting diseases. So, let's look at the whole topic of CBD strains and hopefully clarify the whole issue for everyone.

First, it is worth mentioning that CBD strains are officially considered all cannabis models where the CBD (cannabidiol) content exceeds 4%, one of the non-psychoactive cannabinoids present in the medical marijuana plant. The action of CBD is responsible for a range of therapeutic effects of marijuana; it acts as an anxiolytic and antidepressant, antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, increases appetite, reduces spasms, relaxes muscle tissue, reduces the sensation of pain, and also aids sleep. Recently, positive effects of CBD against cancer have also been observed.

(However, it should be noted that CBD is not officially recognized as an anti-cancer drug.)

Today, there are quite a lot of CBD strains on the market, so patients can choose from a huge number of models. But realistically, most of today's CBD strains are basically crosses of the same three or four original models, such as the legendary Thai, OG Kush, or Colombian Gold. The resulting strains are then simply renamed for marketing purposes.

"Today's high-quality CBD strains, thanks to the primary efforts of breeders, achieve CBD contents of up to 8 to 15%."

Furthermore, preliminary research shows that a better therapeutic effect can be achieved by combining them with THC strains, ideally achieving a cannabinoid ratio of around 1:1. This results in a synergistic therapeutic effect in the body. It is also worth mentioning that none of the CBD strains are yet targeted directly and specifically at any particular disease. So, simply choose a CBD strain and you can be sure that you will achieve a positive, therapeutic effect for all the diseases we have discussed in other articles or in the paragraph above.

If you are interested in CBD itself, you don't necessarily have to cultivate medical marijuana. CBD can also be extracted from industrial hemp plants and as such is a component of premium products and oils containing exactly this cannabinoid. You can order CBD directly as a product and not have to worry about potential legal issues if you live in a country where cultivating and possessing medical marijuana is still a crime."

The best CBD strains

Some of the highest quality CBD strains can also be obtained from our online store.

A very popular choice, for example, is the Painkiller XL from Royal Queen Seeds, popular especially for its high yield and positive effects against chronic pain.

Also worth mentioning is the CBD version of one of the world's finest indica strains, CBD Bubba Kush from seed bank Dinafem. This strain, which can yield up to 900 grams per plant outdoors under good conditions, is used by patients mainly against insomnia and anorexia. CBD and THC in this strain are almost in a 1:1 ratio, with 10% CBD and 8% THC.

Of course, we cannot omit the CBD variation of cannabis star OG Kush. OG Kush CBD from Dinafem, under the right growing conditions, achieves an absolutely great THC:CBD cannabinoid ratio of 1:1. When grown outdoors, this robust plant can reach up to three meters and yield over a kilogram of herbal material.

For those needing a faster and simpler harvest, Sin Tra Bajo Auto can be recommended, with a very high CBD content of up to 15%. Beginners and advanced growers alike praise this strain primarily for its uncomplicated cultivation and fast growth – you can harvest as early as 70 days after germination.

Finally, since we are talking about medicinal CBD strains, we must mention the aptly named Royal Medic. This indica variety from Royal Queen Seeds is gaining increasing popularity, mainly due to its full-on hashy flavor, very high yield, and last but not least, its genetic base – Royal Medic descends from the legendary Critical and Juanita la Lagrimosa strains.

Source:
Escondido, Nico. "Nico's Nuggets: Finding & Procuring CBD Strains." High Times, 27 Feb. 2018, hightimes.com/grow/nicos-nuggets-finding-procuring-cbd-strains/.

Author:
Nico Escondido

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