Finding the Right Strains of Marijuana for Your Medical Condition

So, you have your medical marijuana card, and now you're ready to head down to the local marijuana dispensary to pick up your pot. There's just one problem: You don't understand the differences between all the available strains of marijuana, so you aren't sure which one is right for you.

Let us help. We know that finding the right medical marijuana for your unique needs can be a little confusing at first. But with this basic overview of the different strains of marijuana, we hope that you'll be able to make a well-informed decision when you visit your favorite Colorado medical marijuana dispensary.

First, you should know there are two basic strains of marijuana: Sativa and Indica. All other strains are based on these two types of pot, with each strain containing a different mixture. Let's take a look at the characteristics of these two strains.

• Indica-This core strain of marijuana is most often used as a way to relieve high levels of stress and to allow the patient to experience more relaxation. Patients who take Indica marijuana often report lower anxiety levels. The Indica strain may also be used to treat chronic pain, helping patients enjoy a higher quality of life.
• Sativa-The Sativa strain of marijuana is characterized by its long, thin leaves. Sativa marijuana users say it gives them an upbeat and cheerful feeling. This strain can contains high levels of THC, and it works great on severe pain. This is good to use during the day as it reduces pain and allows users to function normally.

Now that you know the two main strains of marijuana, let's quickly go over some of the derivative strains created from them.

• Purple urkle
• Skunk
• Cherry bomb
• Space queen
• Quirkle
• Millennium
• Banana
• Mexican true blue
• Afghani
• Purple haze
• Skull candy

There are many more strains of marijuana. If you're trying to find the right one for your needs, let someone at your medical marijuana dispensary help you out. You may be able to sample the different strains, learning about the benefits and effects of each.

Of course, you can't do any of this until you get a medical marijuana card, and the first step to getting your marijuana card is obtaining a written recommendation from a licensed local physician.

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