New studies on anxiety and cannabis<\/h2>\n
Luckily for us, a brand new study by The National Library of Medicine<\/a> compares whether cannabis strains which are CBD-dominant, THC-dominant or a more level combination of both are more beneficial in the treatment of anxiety.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at what they found.\u00a0<\/p>\n Within this clinical trial, the team of researchers assigned one of three legal market cannabis flower strains to each of the 300 study participants over the duration of 4 weeks. The trial was completed with,<\/p>\n Many of the participants in the study were already cannabis-users who smoke on average 3-4 times a week. Those who were not cannabis smokers formed a separate control group. Participants could smoke their allocated cannabis flower as frequently as they wanted to.\u00a0<\/p>\n Various scales were used to measure outcomes in the study \u2013 both immediately after consuming cannabis and over the duration of the study. These scales monitor levels of depression, stress, anxiety, subjective mood, elation, tension and paranoia.<\/p>\n All those who participated in the study reported a reduction in their anxiety and improved mood over the four week period.\u00a0<\/p>\n But CBD-dominant strains had the most positive results of all \u2013 with the largest reduction in anxiety and a brighter mood reported across all of the scales used.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Acute tension reduction induced by CBD-dominant strains contributed to an overall reduction in anxiety over a longer time period.<\/p>\n An earlier study in 2018<\/a> also found that cannabis high in CBD and low in THC content was best for reducing the symptoms of depression, further evidence that we should be seeking out high-CBD strains to help manage our wellbeing.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re suffering from anxiety, research shows that you\u2019re likely to find relief by vaping or smoking CBD-rich strains, also known as CBD flower or smokable hemp flower<\/a>. CBD flower is readily available online from hundreds of different brands, but you should make sure you\u2019re buying from a reputable vendor to ensure you receive the best quality and experience possible.<\/p>\n Some strains may work better for you than others, depending on the type of anxiety-relief you\u2019re after, as well as the time of day you\u2019ll be smoking it (in the evening or during the day).\u00a0<\/p>\n You can learn more Check out our full list of the best CBD strains for managing anxiety<\/a>. I recommend that you experiment with a few different ones until you find your personal favorites.<\/p>\n Anxiety can often affect our ability to nod off and remain asleep as we are faced with a racing mind and, for some of us, physical symptoms like a racing heart, feeling nauseous, and\/or tense muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to reduce your anxiety levels in the evening, get an overall sense of relaxation, and a restful nights sleep, look for strains that are rich in the terpenes<\/a> beta-caryophyllene, linalool, myrcene and terpineol.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bubba Kush CBD<\/a> is highly recommended as this Indica-dominant strain is high in CBD content and perfect for settling into a relaxing evening.<\/p>\n Social anxiety and the inability to go about our daily lives in a calm manner is also very common. If you\u2019re looking for a strain that can relieve symptoms during the day, you want to ensure it is not going to make you too drowsy, potentially boosting your energy and focus whilst relieving tension and stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n Therefore, the strains that tend to work best in the daytime often include more energizing terpenes such as limonene, pinene, and ocimene.<\/p>\n Hawaiian Haze is a great daytime strain<\/a> that will help you feel more comfortable in your own skin and a personal daytime fave for us at CBD Incubator. The CBD-dominant version of Sour Space Candy<\/a> is also a highly popular and tasty strain recommended for daytime anxiety management.<\/p>\nCBD VS THC for anxiety<\/h2>\n
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The results \u2013 reduced anxiety across the board, but CBD comes out on top for anxiety relief<\/h2>\n
Which strains are best for managing anxiety?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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Other options: Microdose for mega relief<\/h2>\n
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