HOW DO I FIND THE BEST STRAINS OF WEED FOR ME?
Finding the right cannabis strain requires practice & patience. Think of sampling cannabis like buying the lipstick versus the dress. Try a gram at a time and keep a strain journal to determine the cannabinoids and terpenes best to treat your specific condition.
HOW ARE THE BEST WEED STRAINS MEASURED?
Weed quantities are measured & sold in grams, fractions of an ounce.
AN EIGHTH
1/8 OF AN OUNCE (OZ) = 3.5 GRAMS
A QUARTER
1/4 OZ = 7 GRAMS
HALF O1/2 OZ = 14 GRAMS
AN OUNCE
1 OZ = 28 GRAMS
ACDC
What does it help with? SOCIAL ANXIETY
How will it make me feel? Get ready for your shoulders to drop and have relaxed conversations without intoxicating results.
What will it inspire? You’ll invite socializing in small groups of familiar and unfamiliar company.
How high will I get? ACDC is a 20:1 CBD strain. This means that it has 20x more CBD than THC content, so you will not feel intoxicated.
Why do women love it? Think of ACDC as a glass of champagne: an invitation to be present, a non-commitment, acceptable in the morning. One of the best weed strains to share with a “mixed group” of friends who have zero to infinite experience with cannabis. This CBD-dominant strain is very popular and so beloved, it’s a dispensary staple.
KEEP IN MIND
In states where it’s legal to open up a jar & sniff, DO IT! When you smell flower, it connects with you or it doesn’t. Follow your nose. If it doesn’t smell good to you, it’s probably not meant to be consumed by you.
BLACKBERRY KUSH
What does it help with? PAIN, STRESS, ANXIETY, SLEEP
How will it make me feel? Blackberry Kush is a staple for pain management because of its strong body high effects and the elevated mood that settles in. Other effects that are likely include increased hunger, couchlock and severe dry mouth.
What will it inspire? One of the best weed strains that will definitely take the edge off after strenuous exercise or an invasive outpatient procedure.
How high will I get? This potent strain will have you horizontal, and is generally listed as a hybrid or indica in dispensaries.
Why do women love it? Anaprox is a muscle relaxant often prescribed for period cramp relief – and passed around locker rooms and sorority houses.
It’s time to graduate to Blackberry Kush, the Anaprox of cannabis. But whereas that one pill kills a single symptom, this potent strain relaxes raging cramps as well as the anxiety, stress and insomnia brought on by raging hormones. Pills are child’s play – women prefer – and deserve – flower.
CANNATONIC
What does it help with? GENERAL ACUTE PAIN, STRESS, PERIOD PAIN
How will it make me feel? Feel like yourself with a little extra lift thanks to this happy and uplifting strain that also induces warming effects to relax the body.
What will it inspire? Calm your body to calm your mind, right? Need to chill enough to sit and make your weekly to-do-list, catch up on emails or write in your journal. This is your strain.
How high will I get? With an almost 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC, Cannatonic produces a high that is mild enough to consume regularly to prevent & reduce inflammation.
Why do women love it? When in need of relief for pain of body and mind look no further than Cannatonic. This 1:1 strain is an equal opportunity healer.
How? Warming the body to chill the mind, Cannatonic produces the satisfied feeling of a full stomach. Some people experience headaches, mild paranoia and anxiety.
CINEX
What does it help with? ANXIETY
How will it make me feel? Ever stick your tongue on a battery? The result is a slightly uncomfortable yet slightly addictive acute, harmless energy exchange. Yes, this is a real sensation and, yes, Cinex will kinda make you feel like that – an energetic body high that melts anxiety.
What will it inspire? One of the best weed strains that inspires focused, creative play.
How high will I get? Cinex produces a moderate high and in dispensaries, will generally be listed as a sativa-dominant hybrid.Why do women love it? Increased energy and stamina although some report that this strain may interfere with sleep if taken within 2 hours of bedtime.
GREEN CRACK
What does it help with? REDUCE STRESS
How will it make me feel? This “whistle while you work” weed produces directed energy and focus while helping to combat stress and/or fatigue.
What will it inspire? Take a brisk walk to clear the mind and fill your head.
How high will I get? This will get you real high so its not the strain for those green to green.
Why do women love it? Pay no mind to this anxiety-inducing name. Crack may be whack but green is good. And this strain inspires one to see the good in everything.
GRANDDADDY PURPLE
What does it help with? REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY
How will it make me feel? Relaxed body meets dreamy mind.
What will it inspire? We recommend nighttime use when you can settle into a sofa, a movie, or to daydream in the dark.
How high will I get? Less is more of this heavy-hitting strain.
Why do women love it? If strains were defined, Granddaddy Purple (“purp,” “purps”) loosely translates to “couch lock, mind free.” If you expect long talks with painfully distant relatives, invite a purple-hazed daydream to muffle the narrative you’ve heard your whole life and know all too well.
HARLEQUIN
What does it help with? ANXIETY, PAIN
How will it make me feel? Calms anxiety and stress with feelings of euphoria.
What will it inspire? Best weed strains for chronic pain relief or meditating rather than “getting high”.
How high will I get? The “labs” – testing for CBD & THC levels – vary from grower to grower. Harlequin is most consistently a 2:1 CBD strain yet you’ll also find 1:1 phenotypes. Many describe this as the closest to weed from the 1970’s with mild and pleasantly intoxicating effects.
Why do women love it? Harlequin is high CBD and low THC, which provides is the magic formula for relief from chronic pain without a work/chore-hindering high. This marijuana strain is often recommended as a starter for those new to consuming cannabis.
BEST WEED STRAINS SIMILAR TO HARLEQUIN
Pennywise, Critical Mass CBD
JACK HERER
What does it help with? REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY
How will it make me feel? Jack Herer is known as the “feel good” thanks to a heavy hit of euphoria – without uncomfortable spikes.
What will it inspire? One of the best weed strains that invokes motivation to tackle projects that require a clear head & creativity.
How high will I get? Different cultivars of this strain present varying levels of THC so the high is moderate (17% THC) to extreme (26%+ THC).
Why do women love it? If you feel anxious and overcommitted, with full-blown paralysis on the horizon – Jack Herer will deliver the gift that keeps on giving: feelings of bliss and motivation to do the things that have been on your list for months.
BEST WEED STRAINS SIMILAR TO JACK HERER
Chernobyl, Durban Poison, Super Lemon Haze
RAINBOW KUSH
What does it help with? ANXIETY, PAIN, STRESS, DEPRESSION
How will it make me feel? Expect a happy, uplifted high expressed through giggles.
What will it inspire? Rainbow Kush is a creative strain mild enough to consume during the daylight hours – relieving pain without causing couchlock.
How high will I get? While there is no CBD, the THC is low to the buzz is moderate.
Why do women love it? Many report not feeling too spaced out thanks to a balanced high. Unfortunately, sometimes people experience dry mouth and dry eyes.
SOUR DIESEL
What does it help with? STRESS, ANXIETY, MIGRAINES, NAUSEA
How will it make me feel? This strain offers focused, long lasting energy with an elevated mood – and expect increased hunger.
What will it inspire? Because this strain won’t bring on couch-lock, you will want to take a walk, enjoy nature and practice yoga.
How high will I get? While there is no CBD, the THC is low to the buzz is moderate.
Why do women love it? Easy does it, less is more. A top choice among medical patients who need to be okay with the sight and smell of food. Often described as a strain to smoke your sunshine, Sour Diesel is a popular alternative to anti-depressants.
SOUR TSUNAMI
What does it help with? STRESS, PAIN, INFLAMMATION, Seasonal Affective Disorder
How will it make me feel? Your head will be clear and mind calm. You can expect an overall sense of well-being.
What will it inspire? This strain offers a productive high tame enough for daytime. With a clear head and calm mind, no task is too big to tackle like a – Sour – Tsunami.
How high will I get? Sour Tsunami is the first cannabis strain specifically bred for high CBD. With a negligible amount of THC, this strain is non-intoxicating.
Why do women love it? Sweet daydreams with no scary endings are made of Sour Tsunami. Also an excellent way to combat mental stress associated w/ hangovers.
STRAWBERRY COUGH
What does it help with? SOCIAL ANXIETY
How will it make me feel? Strawberry Cough invokes a happy high that encourages socialization and is favored by those who suffer from anxiety, depression.
What will it inspire? Energy boosting and mood enhancing effects are great for a hike or other exercise.
How high will I get? Extremely.
Why do women love it? Don’t let its sweet strawberry smell fool you, this powerful strain may invoke mild paranoia and is likely to cause coughing as well as dry mouth.
BEST WEED STRAINS SIMILAR TO STRAWBERRY COUGH
Chocolope, Sour Tangie, Blue Dream, Maui Wowie, Super Silver Haze, Jilly Bean
