What Gives a Cannabis Strain Its Pain-Fighting Power?
It isn’t just CBD and THC content give a strain pain-fighting potential, it’s terpenes too.
CBD is rightfully known as the pain relieving component found in cannabis. It delivers powerful anti-inflammatory effects and can play an important role in the management of chronic pain. Beyond CBD however, there are other naturally occurring cannabinoids and essential oils, or terpenes, that can play a strong supporting role in alleviating pain. Cannabis growers skillfully cultivate these strains, often cross breeding them with others to enhance these beneficial properties. In Washington state, each new crop of cannabis is tested to analyze these biological aspects of the plant, measuring THC, CBD, cannabinoid and terpene content. This creates a good opportunity for the dispensary recommending the strains, and finally the consumer, to know what effects the cannabis may have. It’s especially important when looking for a strain that addresses a medical cannabis patient’s unique set of needs.
What Effects Do Cannabis Terpenes Have?
This table features the most common terpenes found in cannabis and their therapeutic effects. Terpenes are the naturally occurring essential oils produced by a wide variety of plant life.
5 Powerful Pain-Relieving Cannabis Strains
Royal ACDC by Eagle Trees
8% CBD : 13% THC
Terpenes: A-Pinene, B-Myrcene, Linalool, B-Caryophyllene.
Lake of Fire by North West Roots
12.8% CBD : 0.48% THC
Terpenes: B-Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, A-Pinene, Linalool, and Terpinolene.
Lazy Susan by Plantworks
5.2% CBD : 2.7% THC
Terpenes: B-Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, Humulene, Nerolidol, Linalool
Gilda by Raven Grass
6% CBD : 4% THC
Terpenes: B-Myrcene, A-Bisabolol, A-Pinene, B-Caryophyllene.
Charlotte’s Web by Falcanna
16% CBD : 1% THC
Terpenes: B-Myrcene, A-Pinene, B-Caryophyllene, A-Bisabolol, B-Pinene, Limonene, Humulene.