The Best CBD Strains To Help You With Pain Relief

The cannabis market has rapidly been flooded with various CBD products since many studies have shown the benefits of the cannabinoid in treating different ailments such as chronic pain, insomnia, also helping in recovery for athletes and significantly impacting overwhelming stress. CBD products can help medical patients treat of migraines, arthritis, as well as recreational users simply looking for pain relief substitutes to the harsh pharmaceuticals loaded with opioid and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

With estimates of Americans suffering from chronic pain reaching 100 million, and over 10 million Canadians suffering from what is now considered a disease on its own, CBD products are becoming a popular alternative.

What Is CBD?

Without going too in-depth in the scientific explanation of CBD, here’s a quick overview of what cannabidiol is precisely and how its consumption can positively impact your quality of life. 

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound in the hemp plant (male) and its female counterpart, the cannabis plant. Cannabidiol is one of the hundreds of compounds, called cannabinoids, found in the cannabis plant.

With the more well-known Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC),  Those compounds can be primarily found in the resin of a cannabis plant. 

Those compounds interact with someone’s body endocannabinoid system. Although lots more research still needs to be done to prove its health benefits unequivocally, it is undeniable that CBD can potentially be used to help treat various ailments such as;

• Autoimmune disease (inflammation, arthritis)
• Skin disease (acne, psoriasis, dermatitis)
• Metabolic Syndrome (diabetes, obesity)
• Neurological conditions (Dementia, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s)
• Neuropsychiatric illness such as autism, ADHD, PTSD and even alcoholism

CBD has been proven to have anti-cancer properties and may be used to attenuate side effects related to chemotherapy. Some researchers have reported the cannabinoid CBD help stimulates the growth of new brain cells.

With numerous ways to ingest or use CBD, it can be challenging for someone to choose the best way to use CBD products for their own benefits.

We will briefly go over the most popular CBD dominant strains if you decide to smoke or vape as a method of consumption:

Harlequin from Tantalus Labs

With a THC:CBD ratio of 2:5, this CBD-rich strain has an old heritage from Columbian Gold, Nepali Indica Thai,  and Swiss Sativa variety. Tropical fruits and earthy scent come out of the dense buds of Harlequin and show the typical vibrant colours displayed on Sativa dominant strains. The high CBD content will counteract the psychoactive effects of the minimal levels of THC found in this particular strain giving users pain relief and alleviating joint stiffness and aches with its anti-inflammatory properties without the heavy head-high produced on higher THC levels strains.

Similar strains to choose from with high CBD, low THC ratio can be:

Cannatonic from Tantalus Labs   1:18 ratio (THC:CBD)
Charlotte’s Web from Highest Farmacy 17:1 ratio (THC:CBD)
Suzy Q from Apex Delivery 1:25 ratio (THC:CBD)
Bubba Kush from The Green Stop 11:1 ratio (THC:CBD)

This strain is an accidental hybrid that originated from LA’s famous grower Matt Berger when Afgan Kush genetics plants got pollinated by a crop of Northern Lights. This Indica-dominant strain became very popular for its dark green and purple coloured buds with a body-melt sensation giving the users a distinct physical comfort making it an excellent choice for patients looking for relief from anxiety and chronic pain. More suited for a night-time smoke with reports of the strain helping with insomnia.

A few options in the higher THC to CBD content strains can be:

Dance Hall from Mohawk Medibles 12:15 ratio (THC:CBD)

Ready to try out a couple of strains? Get your local Ottawa Cannabis delivery company and Toronto weed delivery to send some products over or browse your local Weed dispensaries.