A Beginners’ Guide To Cannabis Edibles | Is It For You?

Which Strain Do You Need? Know The Options

Cannabis plants are not just trending due to its addictive component making users dependent on it. Many users of the plant find treatment with their health conditions, such as anxiety, pain, depression, and more. So, many users became dependent not because of recreational purposes, but for medicinal purposes mainly. Cannabis plants come with several strains, namely:

Cannabis Buds

 

  • Sativa
  • Indica
  • Hybrid
  • Ruderalis

Every year, the cannabis growers produce unique and new strains from diverse combinations of the parent plant.

The cannabis hybrids

The several strains mentioned above have different origins, descriptions, effects, typical ratio of THC and CBD, and use. Although they differ on some of its quality, yet there is always a difference. These cannabis hybrids grow to target the specific effects that the consumers would need.

The hybrid weed originally grows on greenhouses and farms. It has a combination of Indica and Sativa strains. For the plant description, it has a combination of the parent plants. A lot of hybrid cannabis plants have grown for the purpose of increasing the percentage of THC. Each type has a distinctive ratio of the two main cannabinoids. Producers and growers of hybrids select it to grow due to its unique impacts. It ranges from reducing stress and anxiety to ease symptoms of radiation and chemotherapy. The powerful effects of the hybrid weed depend; either you use it in the daytime or nighttime. Hybrids have classified popular strains namely Indica-dominant and Sativa-dominant or balanced. The popular hybrids include:

  • Blue dream
  • Pineapple express
  • Trainwreck

For the blue dream hybrid strain, it has a 1 % THC and a 30% CBD ratio. So, it can help with pain, insomnia, mental fog, inflammation, and PTSD.

Choose the right product

Consumers must have considerations when choosing the right cannabis product.

  1. Know your aim. It is important to know what you want to achieve. A consumer must have specifications and expectations on what to treat or feel will help narrow the options. BY talking with a dispensary employee about the objectives for cannabis use. Whether it is for reducing anxiety, treating insomnia, or boosting energy.
  2. Understand the tolerance. There are some strains considered an “entry-level”. The effects are tolerable and mild. There are strains with a higher level of cannabinoids for a first-time user.
  3. Medical history. Consumers must consider medical history. Cannabis has natural and intense effects. Before trying the cannabis consumer must consider the possible interactions with existing medications and medical conditions.
  4. Consumption method. Consumers must consider the desired consumption. Consuming cannabis should be associated with drawbacks and benefits.