Cannabis strains to lean on when you’re feeling low
Cannabis features many medicinal properties millions of consumers all over the world rely on to live better lives. It's powerful compounds are often viewed as recreational but it’s also an excellent therapeutic tool even if you don’t necessarily have an injury, a specific medical condition, or distinct symptoms that need to be managed.
With so much to offer it’s impossible to deny the role cannabinoids and terpenes can play in an individual's state of mind and physical well being. It can provide relief from inflammation or pain, or improve an individual's mental state by lifting them out of a deep depression or solving a problem that to most may seem minor like a bad mood.
In this article, we'll highlight several different strains of cannabis that may help to lift you up when you’re feeling low.
ACDC
This cannabis strain is high in CBD and its notorious reputation primarily surrounds its medicinal benefits. ACDC is a powerful tool against inflammation so it’s really useful when you have an injury, but it’s rarely promoted for its mood-enhancing abilities. With a 1:20 ratio of THC to CBD it’s probably not going to get you too buzzed and it is almost certain to leave you in a much better mood, making it an ideal choice for those times when you need relief without the high.
Harlequin
Harlequin is a hybrid well-known for delivering a well-balanced high thanks to its ratio of 5:2 THC to CBD so it’s not going to overwhelm even the least experienced consumers. Still, it is strong enough to reduce inflammation and pain and it’s got a mood-boosting ability that’s sure to lift your spirits. It does all of that without the intense euphoria so if you’re looking for a pick-me-up and you’ve still got important things to do, Harlequin could be just what you need.
Pineapple Express
If you’re in need of burnout prevention or treatment, then look no further because Pineapple Express is an effective option that’s most notable for its uplifting effects which also promote socialization and that’s good news when you’re feeling down and need to interact with other humans. It also features some intense anti-inflammatory properties so it’ll melt any aches and pains you have from the day away.
Sour Diesel
Sour Diesel is a Sativa-dominant cannabis strain with plenty of notoriety for boosting energy, clearing mental fog, tasting incredible, relieving pain, anxiety and stress, and smelling gassy which are all great benefits for the body, mind, and soul. So if a lack of motivation is what’s getting you down, this unique cultivar could be an effective solution.
Maui Wowie
If you’re looking for a more exotic cannabis strain then look no further because Maui Wowie is a tropical gem most notable for its fruity flavor and uplifting effects - a perfect combination to alleviate stress, depression, anxiety, and a mood that is weighing you down. This Sativa cultivar is a breath of fresh air that’s also great for those who need to recover from mental stressors.
Super Lemon Haze
Citrus strains tend to be energy givers. Super Lemon Haze is no exception to that rule only it also holds a solid gold reputation for improving mood and helping those who struggle with mental fatigue too. Medical patients dealing with physical ailments like inflammation and pain will deeply appreciate the therapeutic benefits of this cannabis strain while connoisseurs are more likely to revel in the thick aroma and taste. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned enthusiast, or a medicinal qualities seeker, you’re going to love the notorious Super Lemon Haze.
Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies aka GSC is a legendary hybrid cannabis strain most notable for its ability to relieve pain, but it’s also a relaxant that can melt away tension, stress, and anxiety so its benefits are both physical and mental. This potent cultivar also delivers a unique terpene profile with a wonderfully sweet twist paired with deep earthy notes.
White Widow
Last but not least is White Widow a well-balanced hybrid cannabis strain that is impressively high in THC which is almost guaranteed to deliver an intense euphoric sensation, so it’s definitely best suited for nighttime use. Though it may be a bit more sedating than most on this list it’s great for relaxation which is sometimes all you really need to feel better both mentally and physically.
These unique strains of cannabis may help to get you out of a rut safely and naturally. However, it is important to note that if you’re taking prescribed medications to treat ailments it’s important to have a conversation with your healthcare provider before experimenting with cannabinoids as they may adversely interact.
