Your Wellness Guide: Different Strains of Marijuana For Relaxing

Nearly 55 million Americans (or 12 percent of the adult population) currently use marijuana at least some of the time. There are many reasons people may smoke weed. Only a few of the reasons include appetite stimulation, anxiety, depression, and pain relief.

If you’re among those who currently smoke (or are looking to start), you’re far from alone. The vast amount of weed strains can be overwhelming to even the most experienced users. Each strain can produce different effects from other choices, so how are you to choose?

If you want to use different strains of marijuana for relaxing, there’s plenty of excellent options. Continue reading to learn how to choose strains for relaxing and learn a few highly-recommended options.

Choose Primarily Indica Strains for Relaxation

Weed comes in two primary strains: indica and sativa. Many strains are hybrids with varying amounts of either indica or sativa. If you’re looking for different strains of marijuana for relaxing, you want to choose those that are primarily indica.

Indica strains are known for producing the body high known for “couch lock.” On the other hand, sativa strains are more energizing.

Some people prefer pure indica strains for relaxation when they want to sleep or have nothing else to do for the day. However, a primarily indica hybrid with low sativa is better for brainstorming sessions or relaxing while working out a problem.

Tips for Choosing the Right Relaxing Strain

Even knowing you should choose an indica-dominant strain, choosing can be difficult. There are hundreds of indica strains or dominant hybrids to choose from. Before diving into a few highly-recommended options, here are a few tips for selecting the right relaxing strain:

– Ask for recommendations from friends or marijuana dispensaries

– Start with strains that are lower in strength if you’re new to marijuana

– Experiment with different varieties to which you like best

– Consider strains with higher levels of CBD

– Think about the smells and tastes you like best

When trying a new marijuana strain for the first time, consider having a friend with you. Although rare, some strains (usually sativa) can cause panic attacks, and it helps to have someone close. Some people find that pure CBD (like gummies or oils) can help “ground them” if they panic.

If you’re prone to panic attacks while smoking marijuana, consider choosing a strain that has lower levels of THC. THC is the chemical compound in marijuana responsible for making you feel “high.” A lower level of THC may help reduce panic or anxiety while still providing the relaxation effects you’re looking for. 

You’ll want to smoke in the comfort of your own home or that of a trusted friend. Since relaxing strains can cause “couch lock,” consider grabbing a snack, drink, and maybe a blanket before smoking. This will ensure you have everything you need without having to get up.

Frosted Kush

The Frosted Kush strain has a sweet aroma reminiscent of fresh berries topped with sweet cream. Imagine inhaling your favorite dessert to get an idea of what the strain tastes like. The buds are neon gray with a thick frosty white coating.

Frosted Kush provides powerful relaxation without knocking you out. It’s the perfect strain to wind down with at the end of a long day. While it may help you sleep, it isn’t so powerful it’ll knock you out right away.

Sour Diesel

Sour Diesel has a sour, skunk-like aroma that many find overpowering while others thoroughly enjoy from their smoking experience. The buds are a bright yellow-green.

Sour Diesel is a hybrid between indica and sativa. Although it provides body relaxing effects, it also energizes the mind. This is an excellent marijuana strain for those looking to relax and work their way through a problem or idea.

Purple Kush

Purple Kush provides a subtle earthy aroma featuring sweet overtones that many associates with Kush marijuana varieties. The strain gets its name from the bright purple color of its buds, making it immediately identifiable from others.

Purple Kush provides a complete, relaxing body high that could help you fall asleep. It’s the perfect strain for people with insomnia who want to get a good night of rest after a long, tiring day.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights provides a robust and pungent aroma that (unlike other marijuana strains) doesn’t correlate with its flavor. Instead, the taste is earthy with strong notes of pine. The buds are hunter green and golden yellow with a very light dusting of white.

When experienced smokers think of relaxing marijuana strains, Northern Lights comes to mind. It’s well-known to have an intense relaxation effect that puts many to sleep.

Royal Domina

Royal Domina is a heavy indica strain that has an earthy aroma with rich notes of citrus and an overall sweet overtone. The buds are bright green with little to no dusting.

Royal Domina is a hard-hitting indica that provides fast results. It works to relax both the body and mind, leaving you in a blissful state for hours. First-time users are cautioned to start slow because of how hard this strain hits.

Gorilla Glue

Gorilla Glue has a sharp, pungent aroma with surprisingly sweet overtones. The buds are bright, vivid green with a barely visible coating of white.

Gorilla Glue is a hard-hitting indica that’s powerful even for experienced marijuana smokers who have built up high tolerances. This strain provides body and mind-numbing effects that can ease your worries or help you sleep. But, like Royal Domina, it’s highly recommended first-time users start slowly since the strain is so potent.

More Questions About the Different Strains of Marijuana?

Most marijuana strains are either indica or sativa. If you’re looking for a strain to help you relax, you want to choose one that’s primarily indica. The strains above are a few of the best choices.

Do you have more questions about the different strains of marijuana?

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