High THC Cannabis Strains

Why THC may be a powerful ally when seeking relief.

With a high-THC content, these strains are known for their powerful effects.

The commonly held belief is that CBD is the only medicinal component of the cannabis plant, and THC is the recreational component. While THC is responsible for the intoxicating effects of the plant, when used properly (usually in smaller amounts), THC may be beneficial for those suffering from migraines, nausea, or lack of appetite. It can be stimulating and help motivate you to get housework and chores done, and of course can be the perfect thing to help unwind at the end of the day.

While we place a great amount of focus on CBD at The Novel Tree Medical, there are times when we’ll recommend strains and products with a higher THC content if the person is experienced with cannabis and familiar with the effects. As always, we recommend to start low and go slow. With these powerful strains, a little goes a long way.

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Here Are 6 Of Our Favorite High THC Strains

AK-47

By Puffin Farms

THC interacts with receptors primarily in the brain and in the gut. We’ve gotten consistent feedback that Sativas with moderate levels of THC, usually 15%-18%, help a lot of people with their migraines. Try AK-47 from Puffin Farms. This slightly stimulating Sativa with just enough THC should hit all the right places to provide relief from migraines.

Cakewalk

By Plantworks

The same receptors THC interact with in the brain are very abundant in the gut. When heartburn and indigestion flare up, Cakewalk is a strain we often reach for. This balanced hybrid has been recommended many times to those who need to usher in a sense of calm to their digestive system.

Dutch Treat Haze

By Washington Bud Co.

We’ve gotten really positive and consistent feedback that if someone needs their appetite stimulated, Dutch Treat Haze from Washington Bud Company can not only stimulate your mind, but also your gut. This uplifting strain is noted for its zesty, sweet flavor and intensely green buds.

Afghani Hashplant

By Washington Bud Co.

Sometimes it’s not easy finding the motivation to do chores like cleaning, yard work, or laundry. The Afghani Hashplant from Washington Bud Company has the perfect combination of stimulation and relaxation where you can run around and get all your responsibilities taken care of, but also feel positive about getting things done around the house.

Albino Koala

By Raven Grass

With everything going on in the world these days mental relaxation is just as important as physical relaxation. Albino Koala from Raven Grass is described as “Heady, Strong, Stoned”. This is the perfect combination to unwind with and dive into a creative project. Painting, arts and crafts, playing music. Lift your mind and your spirits with this White Widow X G13 Haze cross.

True OG

By Plantworks

At the end of the day once you’ve accomplished everything you needed to do, there are few feelings better than packing a fresh bowl in your favorite bong, pipe, vaporizer, or rolling a nice joint to help relax, unwind, and treat yourself for a job well done. With True OG from Plantworks, heavy mental and physical effects leaves you relaxed and melting into the couch.

Appetite and Medical Cannabis

Appetite and Medical Cannabis

Whether you’re looking to curb cravings or stimulate your appetite, there are cannabis products with combined ratios and terpenes that may help provide natural relief. We have selected different strains and products that contain these potentially beneficial properties.

We encourage you to speak with one of our certified medical consultants to gain insight on which product may be best suited for your needs.

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Appetite Stimulating Strains

THC delta 8 and THC delta 9 are cannabinoids have been reported to help stimulate appetite, and reduce nausea and vomiting.

Delta 8 RSO

This convenient product can help to stimulate appetite with very little intoxicating effects. Fully extracted cannabis oils (FECO) can last anywhere from 6-10 hours, providing a longer duration of relief.

Sativa Lifestyle Tincture

Controllable servings of THC delta 9 in the form of oil drops taken sublingually allow for superior absorption into the bloodstream and fast on-set of relief.

Energizing Mr. Moxey’s Mints

A discreet and portable option with low-dose servings of THC delta 9, a compound associated with stimulating hunger. These mints are also taken sublingually, allowing for fast acting relief.

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Strains to Help Curb Cravings

THCV is a cannabinoid that may help to suppress appetite and curb the “munchie” feeling associated with smoking or ingesting THC delta-9, and assist those seeking to curb cravings.

AM Relief 300 Tincture

Several of our guests have reported that they experience a decreased appetite several hours after using this high-CBD tincture.

Aliens on Moonshine FECO

With 17% THCV, this concentrate may provide relief for 6-10 hours for those seeking to suppress food cravings. Having a high concentration of CBD assists in buffering unwanted, psychoactive effects.

Durban Poison Flower

For those who prefer smoking flower, this landrace strain typically contains higher THCV levels than most. Read Matt's insightful piece on landrace strains!

Cancer Treatment Side Effects and Medical Cannabis

Cancer, the big C. This disease will afflict 1,762,450 people in the United States alone in 2019, according to an article by the American Cancer Society*. While people are seeking a healthy alternative lifestyle to combat the disease people are also seeking relief from the symptoms caused by the cancers, and its traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Chemotherapy and radiation are meant to attack rapidly dividing cells and cancer is one of those cells. Other cells in our bodies are also affected, like the lining in your stomach and the ones that grow hair on your head. Since chemotherapy drugs can affect your entire body, you’re likely to feel worse after a round treatment.

Cancer is daunting enough without adding insult to injury in the form of additional physical issues. Many of our guests have found certain medical cannabis products aid in alleviating symptoms related to their cancer treatment. Please understand that a given product may not have the same effect from one person or another, and we always suggest starting with low, controlled doses.

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Nausea

Nausea and vomiting seem to be at the forefront of symptoms that occur not just from certain cancers, but from the treatment. Trying to maintain good health will be a challenge if proper foods and fluids can’t make it into your system. Consuming cannabis products high in Delta 8, preferably in inhalation for quicker relief, seem to show great benefits for increasing appetite and reducing nausea and vomiting. Tinctures high in terpenes like peppermint, ginger and bergamot also have anti-nausea effects. Products like Fairwinds’ Digestify are fortified with these terpenes and could have a potential benefit to heading off these symptoms if used before the onset.

Fatigue

Fatigue is second on our list of items to combat while undergoing treatment. Chemotherapy can deplete your red blood cell supply which carry oxygen throughout the body. Dizziness, shortness of breath and irritable mood can also be the result of this depletion. Consuming sativa-dominant products like Moxy’s 1:1 Peppermint Energizing Mints may effectively combat fatigue, and nausea together. Sativa dominant strains and terpenes like Pinene, and Limonene have uplifting mind and body effects to counteract the fatigue, not to mention the peppermint to help abate nausea.

Pain

Pain is last but certainly not least. It’s just as hindering to optimal healing as the other symptoms. Pain can range from muscular to nerve pain and some patients have localized pain due to their specific cancers, or general body pain from the treatment. In any case, equal amounts of THC and CBD ratios are effective for severe pain, items like CBD Ratio 1:1 tinctures or candies can be very effective. Having terpenes like Linalool and Myrcene can also really help relax the body and mind for pain to start to subside. These ratios can cause some intoxication, so for more daytime use a 5:1 ratio can be as effective for mild to moderate pain, with little to no intoxicating effects. Edibles have the benefit of longer lasting relief throughout the day, yet if you find yourself in crisis and needing immediate relief, having a vaping option may come in handy.

By Sandra E.  Stroud

* Scholarly Resources:

https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html