CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, can help in controlling seizures. Recently, the FDA has approved Epidiolex for treating seizures in patients 2 years of age and older suffering from LGS and DS.
Of the many factors influencing the effects of marijuana use, the type of strains you consume is an important one. No doubt, the concentration of cannabis compounds matters. In this post, we are going to discuss top strains that work for epilepsy patients as suggested by 420 doctors New Jersey.
Charlotte’s Web
This is one of the most popular cannabis strains for epilepsy treatment. It contains 20 percent CBD while THC content is 1 percent. Due to high-CBD content, it doesn’t cause psychoactive effects. It increases the availability of endocannabinoid compounds that bind to receptors.
Charlotte’s Web plants take 8–9 weeks to flower and usually give high yields. The plants have a bushy shape and fan leaves.
Cannatonic
Cannatonic is helpful in reducing seizures and epilepsy. It’s also beneficial in managing headache, fatigue, migraines, and chronic pain. THC content is between 7 and 15 percent while CBD content is about 12 percent. When you consume Cannatonic, you will experience a focus-inducing high and relaxing effects. Also, it can help you boost mood, thus reducing risks of anxiety and depression.
At the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2018, it took third place in Sativa strains. It’s used as the genetic base for various CBD-rich hybrid strains, such as CannaBerry, Cancer’s Nightmare, etc.
Harlequin
This Sativa-dominant strain contains CBD levels between 8.5 and 15 percent and THC levels between 7 and 10 percent. Many consumers agree that Harlequin delivers uplifting and energizing effects. Some say that it leaves them clear-headed, thus allowing them to continue doing daily tasks. So, it’s perfect for daytime use.
Due to rich CBD content, Harlequin is effective in managing pain and anxiety. Moreover, CBD can counteract the THC’s paranoia effects.
Purple Urkle
Purple Urkle has a skunky, sweet dark fruit fragrance and grapey, sweet & musky flavor. It delivers relaxing effects, and also reduces pain and stimulates appetite.
Since it has a short onset of effects, it’s right for nighttime use for patients suffering from insomnia.
It’s a slow growing cannabis strain that takes 5 months to flower outdoors. When growing indoors, the flowering period can be quick, 8 weeks. You can expect up to 1–2 ounces per plant indoors.
Grape Ape
An Indica strain that was named after its grape-like smell. It delivers ultimate relaxation and relieves pain, anxiety, and stress.
This strain contains high-THC content, i.e. 18–21 percent and provides euphoric and mind-focusing effects.
Grape Ape starts flowering in 7–8 weeks, and you can produce medium-large yield indoors. You can expect up to 74g of cannabis per square foot.
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