One of the most well-known reasons to use medical marijuana is for how effective it is at treating chronic pain. What should you be smoking?
Pain is an unfortunate symptom of many illnesses, but good thing cannabis is here to the rescue. This is a list of some of the best strains to use if you suffer from chronic pain.
In General, Choose Indica
In general, when choosing a strain to deal with chronic pain, it is best to choose something indica heavy. Indica is responsible for the body high and physical relaxation. For this reason, indica heavy strains are best to use for muscle and other kinds of pain.
There are circumstances where sativa heavy strains are appropriate for use to treat chronic pain, and these are listed below!
1. Super Lemon Haze
If you’re looking for a strain that is going to manage pain but isn’t going to make you sleepy, this is the one. Super Lemon Haze brings an uplifting high while relaxing the physical body and pain sensations.
2. Purple and White Widow
These two strains are famous in the world of medical marijuana for their ability to treat a number of diseases. Most importantly, these strains offer huge relief to patients from chronic pain. They are indica heavy, and so are best to use at home.
3. Sour Diesel
This strain is popular and available in almost every dispensary. Sour Diesel is a powerful hit of cannabinoids but this one is sativa dominant. However, it has been reported by users to relieve chronic pain and to provide an energetic high.
4. Granddaddy purple
Granddaddy purple is recommended for use at night time to relieve pain. Physical relaxation is one of the main properties of this strain, and so medical marijuana patients swear by it as a night cap. It is also a deliciously tasty strain to smoke!