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Alzheimer’s Disease
Symptoms: agitated, angry, frightened, confused.
Strains that show promise: 1:1, Purple Kush, OG Kush, Sour Diesel, Green Crack, Acapulco Gold, Harlequin, Cannatonic, Charlotte’s Web
Terpenes: Beta-Caryophyllene, Linalool, Pinene, Limonene
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Autism
Symptoms: anxiety, irritability, self-injurious behaviors, sleep dysregulation, and trouble with social interactions.
Strains that show promise: Blue Dream, Green Crack, LA Confidential, Afghani, Charlotte’s Web
Terpenes: Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene, Bisabolol, Valencene, Eucalyptol
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Cachexia “Wasting Syndrome”
Symptoms: severe weight loss, including loss of fat and muscle mass, loss of appetite, anemia, weakness and fatigue.
Strains that show promise:
Appetite: Sonoma Coma, Orange Skunk, Caramello
Nausea/Vomiting: Durban Poison, Sour Diesel, Mango Kush
Depression: Blue Dream, Granddaddy Purple, Chocolope
Energy: OG Kush, Jack’s Cleaner, Super Silver Haze
Terpenes: Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Terpinolene, Linalool
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Pain and Chronic Pain
Strains that show promise: AC/DC, White Widow, Harlequin, Sour Diesel, Northern Lights, Master Kush, Blue Dream, AK-47, Jack Herer
Terpenes: Myrcene, Limonene, Beta-Caryophellene, Pinene, Linalool
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Appetite Stimulation
Strains that show promise: OG Kush, Lemon Kush, Candyland, Lavender Kush, Super Lemon Haze, Pineapple Express, Jack Herer, White Fire, Girl Scout Cookies, Blue Dream, Sonoma Coma, Caramello, Orange Skunk
Terpenes: Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Alpha-Pinene, Humulene, Terpinolene
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Nausea and Vomiting
Strains that show promise: Durban Poison, Sour Diesel, OG Kush, Blue Dream, Jack Herer, Super Haze, Lemon Haze, AC/DC, Cannatonic, Harlequin, Pennywise, Mango Kush
Terpenes: Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene
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Depression
Symptoms: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, sadness, agitation, excessive crying, irritability, restlessness, social isolation, excessive hunger, fatigue, or loss of appetite.
Strains that show promise: Sour Tsunami, Dancehall, Harlequin, Sweet and Sour Widow, Pennywise, AC/DC, Cannatonic, Argyl, Remedy, CBD-Chronic
Terpenes: Limonene, Linalool, Beta-Caryophyllene
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Anxiety
Symptoms: nervousness, restlessness, tense, feelings of danger, panic, or dread, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, hyperventilation, increased sweating, trembling or muscle twitching, weakness and lethargy, difficulty focusing or thinking clearly, insomnia, digestive or gastrointestinal issues, and a strong desire to avoid the things that trigger anxiety.
Strains that show promise: Remedy, AC/DC, Lifter, Charlotte’s Web, Cherry Wine, Jack Herer, CannTsu, Cannatonic, Granddaddy Purple
Terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Linalool, Alpha-Pinene
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Cancer
Symptoms: fatigue, nausea/vomiting, decreased appetite, pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia, gastrointestinal issues, fever, skin changes.
Strains/Terpenes: refer to Cachexia, Depression, Pain, Appetite Stimulation
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Epilepsy
Symptoms: seizures, anxiety, amnesia, depression, headaches, sleepiness, fainting, fatigue, pain muscle spasms.
Strains that show promise: Sour Tsunami, Dancehall, Harlequin, Sweet and Sour Widow, Pennywise, AC/DC, Cannatonic, Argyl, Remedy, CBD-Chronic, Charlotte’s Web
Terpenes: Linalool, Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene
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Fibromyalgia
Symptoms: chronic pain, severe fatigue, joint stiffness, insomnia, intense headaches, digestive problems and cognitive issues, anxiety, depression.
Strains that show promise: Harlequin, Critical Mass, Granddaddy Purple, Girl Scout Cookies, Bubba Kush, Blueberry, Blue Dream, Cannatonic
Terpenes: Pinene, Myrcene, Humulene, Linalool, Beta-Caryophyllene, Delta 3 Carene
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HIV/AIDS
Symptoms: pain, infections, profuse night sweats, recurring fever, rapid weight loss, loss of appetite, unexplained and extreme tiredness, diarrhea lasting more than a week, prolonged lymph gland swelling in the neck, groin or armpits, sores on the genitals, anus or mouth, purplish, brown or red blotches on or under your eyelids, nose and mouth, neurological disorders, depression, anxiety, memory loss.
Strains/Terpenes: Refer to Cachexia, Depression, Pain, Appetite Stimulation, Nausea and Vomiting
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IBS and Crohn’s Disease
Symptoms: cramping, abdominal pain, depression, diarrhea, gas, constipation, fever, fatigue, weight loss, reduced appetite.
Strains that show promise: Blue Dream, Hash Plant, Lemon Jack, Sour Tsunami, Dancehall, Harlequin, Sweet and Sour Widow, Pennywise, AC/DC, Cannatonic, Argyl, Golden Pineapple, Remedy, CBD-Chronic
Terpenes: Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene, Linalool, Myrcene
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Migraines
Symptoms: pain, distorted vision, seeing flashes of light, dizziness, aura, nausea, vomiting.
Strains that show promise: OG Kush, AC/DC, Harlequin, Pineapple Express, Remedy, Northern Lights, Purple Kush
Terpenes: Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Linalool, Alpha-Pinene
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Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms: muscle spasms, pain, depression, stress, anxiety, fatigue, numbness, difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance, double vision, blindness, speech and swallowing difficulty.
Strains that show promise: 1:1 CBD/THC, Blue Dream, Lemon Jack, Sour Tsunami, Dancehall, Harlequin, Sweet and Sour Widow, Pennywise, AC/DC, Cannatonic, Argyl, Golden Pineapple, Remedy, CBD-Chronic
Terpenes: Beta-Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Terpinolene, Limonene, Linalool
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Neurodegenerative Diseases
Symptoms: memory loss, forgetfulness, dementia, apathy, depression, anxiety, agitation, loss of inhibition, mood changes, tremors, pain, rigidity, falls, muscle cramps, sleeping issues, nausea, bowel and bladder problems.
Strains/Terpenes: Refer to Cachexia, Depression, Pain, Appetite Stimulation, Nausea and Vomiting
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Neuropathies
Symptoms: severe pain, tingling, numbness, pins and needles, hypersensitivity, loss of ability to detect changes in heat and cold, loss of coordination, burning, stabbing, lancing, or shooting pains, muscle weakness, depression.
Strains/Terpenes: Refer to Pain and Depression
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Insomnia
Symptoms: sleep problems, anxiety, daytime tiredness, not feeling rested, difficulty concentrating and being able to focus on tasks.
Strains that show promise: Northern Lights, Purple Kush, Granddaddy Purple, Tahoe OG Kush, Sweet and Sour Widow, God’s Gift
Terpenes: Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Alpha-Pinene, Terpinoline, Linalool
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Women’s Health
Symptoms: pain, nausea, severe menstrual cramps, painful intercourse, painful urination or bowel movements, chronic lower back, abdominal or pelvic pain, diarrhea, constipation or nausea, infertility or difficulty getting pregnant, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and insomnia.
Strains/Terpenes: Refer to Pain, Insomnia, Depression and Nausea and Vomiting
*CBD stops the spread of endometriosis cells into the body that causes widespread pain*
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Interstitial Cystitis
Symptoms: urinary urgency, frequency (especially at night), pelvic pain and pressure, pain in testicles or penis, pain during intercourse, pain in the perineum, urethra, lower abdomen, and lower back. Often mistaken for UTI.
Strains that show promise: LA Confidential, Harlequin, Cannatonic, Critical Mass, White Widow, Bubba Fett, Lavender Jones, Gelato, Blue Dream, White 99, Chem 4, Pineapple Kush, GG4
Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene
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Glaucoma
Symptoms: Severe headache, eye pain, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, eye redness, halos around lights.
Strains that show promise: Rollex OG Kush, Santa Sativa Hashplant, LAPD, Mad Dawg, Lavender Jones, Bubba Fett, Blue Dream, Gelato
Terpenes: Myrcene, Pinene, Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Terpinolene
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Intractable Migraines
Symptoms: Head pain, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and/or sound, visual effects and/or aura
Strains that show promise: Blue Dream, Sour Diesel, White Widow, Girl Scout Cookies, Northern lights, Pineapple Express, White 99, Lavender Jones
Terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Linalool, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene
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Parkinson’s
Symptoms: stiff muscles, involuntary movements, muscle rigidity, problems with coordination, early awakening, nightmares, restless sleep, fatigue, dizziness, poor balance, amnesia, dementia, difficulty speaking, voice box spasms, loss of taste and smell, anxiety or apathy, jaw stiffness blank stare, depression, neck tightness, weight loss
Strains that show purpose: Kobain Kush, Harmonia, Trainwreck, Critical Cheese, Bubba Kush, Amnesia Haze, Hashberry, Blue Diesel, Lavender Haze, Cherry Kola, Lavender Jones, Blue Dream, Buffa Fett, Gelato
Terpenes: Limonene, Terpinolene, Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene
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Tourette’s
Symptoms: compulsive behavior, repetitive movements, tic, hyperactivity, jerking muscle spasms, blinking eyes, coughing, stuttering
Strains that show promise: Granddaddy Purple, Northern Lights, Purple Kush, Critical Mass, Blueberry, Blue Dream, Bubba Fett
Terpenes: Myrcene, Terpinolene, Pinene
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PTSD
Symptoms: agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, social isolation, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, guilt, loneliness, insomnia, nightmares, emotional detachment, unwanted thoughts
Strains that show promise: AC/DC, Blue Dream, Harlequin, Headband, Durban Poison, Bubba Fett, Lavender Jones
Terpenes: Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene, Limonene, Terpinolene
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Symptoms: intensely sharp, throbbing, sporadic, burning or shock-like pain around the eyes, lips, nose, jaw, forehead and scalp
Strains that show promise: Afghan Kush, Blue Dream, Jack Herer, Harlequin, White Widow, MK Ultra, Cannatonic, GG4, AC/DC, Charlotte’s Web
Terpenes: Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene
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Hepatitis C
Symptoms: fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or discomfort, joint pian, nausea, jaundice, swollen legs, inflammation of the liver
Strains that show promise: Cannatonic, Purple Kush, White Widow, NYC diesel, Tangerine dream
Terpenes: Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Symptoms: spasticity (tightness in a muscle), slowness of movement, poor balance and incoordination, muscle weakness, muscle atrophy (shrinkage of muscles) and twitching (fasciculations)
Strains that show promise: Northern Lights, Pineapple Kush, Granddaddy Purple, Grape Ape, Bubba Kush, Sour Diesel, Lemon Haze, Strawberry Cough, Charlotte’s Web, Pineapple Express, Mango Kush, OG Kush, Lemon Skunk, Sour OG, AC/DC
Terpenes: Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene, Terpinolene
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IBS
Symptoms: abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, fatigue
Strains that show promise: Cannatonic, Harlequin, One to One, Pennywise, Argyle, Blue Dream, GG4, Trainwreck, Critical Mass
Terpenes: Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene
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IBD (Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Indeterminate Colitis)
Symptoms: eye inflammation, extreme fatigue, intestinal scarring, joint pain, malnutrition, rectal bleeding, weight loss, Persistent diarrhea, Sensation of incomplete evacuation or “rectal tenesmus”
Strains that show promise: Jean Guy, Hog’s Breathe, Hash Plant, Willie Nelson, Golden Pineapple, Chemo
Terpenes: Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene, Terpinolene
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Huntington’s
Symptoms: difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, depression, stumbling and clumsiness, irritability or aggressive behaviors, involuntary jerking or writhing movements (chorea), muscle problems, such as rigidity or muscle contracture (dystonia), slow or abnormal eye movements, impaired gait, posture and balance, difficulty with speech or swallowing
Strains that show promise: Hawaiian Dream, Blue Dream, Zen, Devil Fruit, Hobbit, Cinex, Northern Lights, Blue Cheese, Harlequin, Purple Haze
Terpenes: Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene, Terpinolene
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Symptoms: Strange itching, tingling, or "crawling" sensations occurring deep within the legs and/or arms, compelling urge to move the limbs to relieve these sensations, Restlessness that causes floor pacing, tossing and turning in bed, rubbing the legs
Strains that show promise: Granddaddy Purple, Purple Kush, Afghan Kush, Romulan, Harlequin, Charlotte’s Web, AC/DC, Jack Herer, Bubba Fett, Blue Dream
Terpenes: Myrcene, B-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene, Terpinolene
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