5 Strains to Help Ease Neuropathic Pain
Any type of pain is terrible to live with. Neuropathic pain can be particularly difficult on the body. Marijuana is one of the few natural remedies.
Not all strains of marijuana are ideal for treating pain. Some strains are more ideal for getting high or increasing energy. For pain treatment, indica based strains are usually the way to go.
Here are five strains that can be used to ease pain. All of these strains are easy to find at a dispensary.
Cannatonic
You’re probably familiar with CBD products like CBD oil.
CBD is great for treating pain. It also has a lot of medicinal purposes.
Some strains, like Cannatonic, have naturally high CBD levels. The CBD level of Cannatonic is usually around 17%, and the THC level is just 7%.
It is important to keep in mind that THC and CBD levels can vary from batch to batch. Ask the dispensary what the level is if you’re concerned about something.
Because the THC content is so low, Cannatonic is great for pain treatment if you still want to go about your daily life. It’s great for weekdays.
Cannatonic is not the best if you want to get high and not do anything.
Afghani
Sometimes CBD might not be what you need.
Marijuana strains are very complex, and the effects can sometimes be surprising. Veriheal has a good explanation of how cannabis strains work.
When pain becomes unbearable, it can be hard to sleep.
Sleep is an essential part of life. Without a good amount of sleep, you aren’t going to be able to treat the pain. You’ll only increase your pain.
Afghani has a strong THC content of about 20% and a very low CBD content.
It’s the perfect strain for heading to bed. If you’re new to cannabis, this maybe isn’t the best strain to start out with.
THC can be intense. If you’ve never smoked before, opt for something like Cannatonic that won’t give you as intense of a reaction.
You also probably shouldn’t use Afghani to help you get to sleep every night. Over time, your body builds up a tolerance to THC. Taking breaks and mixing things up prevents your tolerance from increasing.
It can also make you feel very euphoric, and you will sleep a long time. Afghani is probably best for a Friday night when you can sleep in on Saturday.
Jack Herer
Jack Herer is a very popular strain and easy to find.
It’s 50% indica and 50% sativa. If you don’t already know, indica and sativa are the two main varieties of the cannabis plant.
It’s usually good to go with indica strains for pain, but sometimes staying balanced is good. Too much of one thing is never a good idea.
The THC contents of Jack Herer range from 18-25%. Because it’s got the sativa, it’s ideal for mild pain treatment.
Jack Herer is known as a party favorite and a social strain.
ACDC
This strain is really great for pain treatment.
The CBD levels are between 20-25% and the THC content is less than 6%.
It’s a great strain if you want to do some other things like meditate to try and ease your pain. Headspace has some meditations designed for pain treatment.
As with any type of treatment, cannabis is most effective when used in combination with other treatment methods.
Yoga, exercise, and meditation go hand in hand with cannabis.
When treating pain, you should also explore physical therapy. But try your hardest to stick away from prescription painkillers.
White Widow
This is one of the most commonly prescribed strains.
White Widow is a sativa-dominant variety with a high THC content that ranges between 20-25%. However, because it’s sativa, it tends not to make you feel too high.
It is best to take things slow with white widow.
You don’t know how your body is going to handle the THC. In fact, it’s always a good idea to take things step by step whenever you start anything new.
It’s better to start small and increase your dose. It’s not easy to do the opposite.
Conclusion
It might take time to find the right marijuana strain for your situation. Try different ones to see what works best.