General
To determine the best medical marijuana strain for you, it is important to understand the differences between the two main strains:
Sativa and
Indica
Sativa
The effects of
Sativa predominate strains are generally described by a sense of energy, well-being and confidence. Sativa's stimulate the neurotransmitter serotonin which acts in the central nervous system and is responsible for mood, appetite, and sexual function. Those with heightened anxiety or certain mental health concerns may need to use caution. Sativa is generally used during the day.
- Activating
- Anti-Depressant
- Chronic Pain
- Increases Focus
- Increases Creativity
- Increases Seratonin
Indica
The effects of
Indica predominate strains are generally described as a sense of calm or serenity. Indica dominant strains are used to relieve stress and to relax. This strain can help reduce nausea for cancer patients, stimulates the appetite, and reduced intraocular pressure. Due to the sedative nature of indica is is best used during non-active times during the day or in the evening.
- Sedating
- Relaxing
- Muscle relaxant
- Decreases nausea
- Treats acute pain
- Increases appetite
- Increases Dopamine
Which is the Best Medical Marijuana Strain for You?
Choosing the best medical marijuana strain for you is based on your symptoms or ailment combined with the desired effects. The list below will help narrow your choices. For expert advice as to which medical marijuana strain will best for you, please
contact one of MC Caregivers' strain experts by phone 719-264-6337,
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Sativa Strains |
Indica Strains |
Additional Strain Information
Sativa Strains
Amazing Haze (S70/30)
Medicinal use: Anti-Inflammatories, Anti-Convulsants, Anxiety, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Migraines, Muscle Tension, Panic Attacks and Stress
Effects: Promotes a Focused/Clear Relaxation while giving the feeling of Optimism and Well Being
Blue Dream (S80/20)
Medicinal use: ADD, ADHD, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Inflammatories, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Depression and Tension
Effects: Promotes Focus and Creativity along with giving the feeling of Optimism and Well Being
Carnival (S80/20)
Medicinal use:Anti-Inflammatories, Anxiety, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Glaucoma, Insomnia, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Tension, Nausea and Stress
Effects: Promotes Relaxation while enhancing ones Jovial Mood
Hawaiian Banana (S70/30)
Medicinal use: Anti-Inflammatories, Anti-Convulsants, Anxiety, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Migraines, Muscle Tension, Panic Attacks and Stress
Effects: Promotes a Focused/Clear Relaxation while giving the feeling of Optimism and Well Being
Island Sweet Skunk (S85/15)
Medicinal use: ADD, Alzheimer?s Disease, Asthma, Depression, Diabetes, Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Nausea, Stress, Tension and Tourettes Syndrome
Effects: Promotes Focus, Creativity, Clarity and Alertness while enhancing ones Jovial Mood
New York Diesel #3 (S60/40)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Inflammatories, Anxiety, Appetite Stimulant, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Glaucoma, Insomnia, Menstrual Cramps, and Tremors and/or Shakes
Effects: Promotes a Focused/Clear Relaxation while giving the feeling of Optimism and Well Being
Pineapple Trainwreck (S70/30)
Medicinal Use: Even though this medicine has some sativa effects, it shouldn’t leave you feeling paranoid or anxious. It delivers a functional experience, and relives moderate aches and pains for a really long time
Effects: Very good muscle relaxer qualities and leaves an appetite on the comedown.
Power Plant (S80/20)
Medicinal use: Anti-Inflammatories, Anxiety, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Glaucoma, Insomnia, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Tension, Nausea and Stress
Effects: Promotes Relaxation while enhancing ones Jovial Mood
Super Lemon Haze (S90/10)
Medicinal use: ADD, Alzheimer?s Disease, Depression, Glaucoma, Migraines and Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson?s Disease
Effects: Promotes Focus, Creativity, Clarity and Alertness *Caution-May induce Paranoia and Anxiety
Sour Diesel (S90/10)
Medicinal use: ADD, Alzheimer?s Disease, Anti-Psychotics, Bipolarism, Depression, Lou Gherig's Disease , Multiple Sclerosis, and Stress
Effects: Promotes Focus, Creativity and Alertness while enhancing ones Jovial Mood
*Caution-May induce Paranoia and Anxiety
Satori (S60/40)
Medicinal use: ADD, Alzheimer?s Disease, Anti-Psychotics, Bipolarism, Depression, Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson?s Disease
Effects: Promotes Focus, Creativity, Clarity and Alertness while enhancing ones Jovial Mood
Tangerine Dream (S80/20)
Medicinal use: ADD, ADHD, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Inflammatories, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Depression and Tension
Effects: Promotes Focus and Creativity along with giving the feeling of Optimism and Well Being
The Purps (S60/40)
Medicinal use: Anti-Psychotics, Anxiety, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Migraines and Stress
Effects: Promotes Relaxation while giving the feeling of Optimism and Well Being
White Widow (S60/40)
Medicinal use: Anti-Convulsants, Appetite Stimulant, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Depression, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle Tension, Panic Attacks and Stress
Effects: Intense High Promotes Relaxation and Sleepiness while Promoting ones Appetite
Indica Strains
Blueberry (I 80/20)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Appetite Stimulant, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Muscle Spasms and Nausea
Effects: Promotes Happiness and the feeling of Optimism and Well Being
Bubba Kush ( I 95/5)
Medicinal use: Anxiety, Arthritis, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Insomnia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and Tension
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation while Promoting Sleepiness
Bubblicious (I 90/10)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Stress and Tension relief.
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation and Sleepiness
Chocolate Chunk (I 100)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Inflammatories, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Migraines, Stress and Tension
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation and Sleepiness
Dark Star (I 90/10)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Stress and Tension relief.
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation and Sleepiness
G13 (I 70/30)
Medicinal use: Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Inflammatories, Anxiety, Appetite Stimulant, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Epilepsy, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Migraines, Osteoporosis and Tremors and/or Shakes
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation while Promoting Happiness
Medijuana (I 90/10)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Stress and Tension relief.
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation and Sleepiness
Mendocino Purps (I 60/40)
Medicinal use: Anti-Psychotics, Anxiety, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Migraines and Stress
Effects: Promotes Relaxation while giving the feeling of Optimism and Well Being
Northern Lights (I 95/5)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Appetite stimulant, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Migraines, Muscle Spasms, Nausea, Panic Attacks and Stress
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation and Sleepiness while Promoting ones Appetite
Pineapple Chunk (I 80/20)
Medicinal use: Anti-Inflammatories, Anxiety, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Glaucoma, Insomnia, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Tension, Nausea and Stress
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation while enhancing ones Jovial Mood *May induce 'Couch Lock'
OG- 18 (I 95/5 )
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Inflammatories, Anxiety, Appetite Stimulant, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Glaucoma, Insomnia, Menstrual Cramps, and Tremors and/or Shakes
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation and Appetite while enhancing ones Jovial Mood and Sleepiness
Pure Kush (I 100)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Migraines, Muscle Spasms, Nausea, Panic Attacks and Stress
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation and Sleepiness
Rocklock (I 80/20)
Medicinal use: Mild pain relief, Anorexia, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Migraines, Muscle Spasms, Nausea, Panic Attacks and Stress
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation and Sleepiness
Sharks Breath ( I 80/20)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Anxiety, Appetite Stimulant, Arthritis, Bulimia, Chronic Pain, Epilepsy, Glaucoma, Insomnia, Migraines, Stress and Tension
Effects: Promotes Relaxation and Sleepiness while Promoting ones Appetite
Sweet Tooth (I 75/25)
Medicinal use: ADD, Anti-Inflammatories, Appetite Stimulant, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Depression, Muscle Tension, Nausea and Stress
Effects: Promotes a Focused/Clear Relaxation while giving the feeling of Optimism and Well Being
Violator Kush (I 85/15)
Medicinal use: Anorexia, Anti-Convulsants, Anti-Inflammatories, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Migraines, Stress and Tension
Effects: Promotes Extreme Relaxation and Sleepiness
Vanilla Kush (I 85/15)
Medicinal use: ADHD, Anti-Inflammatories, Anorexia, Anxiety, Appetite Stimulant, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Epilepsy, Muscle Tension, Nausea, and Stress
Effects: Promotes a Focused/Clear Relaxation while enhancing ones Jovial Mood
Strawberry Shark (50/50) (MC caregivers exclusive)
Medicinal use: Appetite Stimulant, Nausea and Stress relief, Depression, Mild pain relief.
Effects: Creativity, Well being, Relaxation.