Medical Marijuana Strains for Pain Relief: Bubblegum

There are literally thousands of different medical marijuana strains that patients have to choose from depending upon their ailments. Bubblegum strain is lauded for its strong analgesic properties.

If you are a medical marijuana patient and you have a valid medical marijuana card, then chances are good that you have been to a marijuana dispensary in your city before to look for new medical marijuana strains to try out. The state of California is the leader in offering the most advanced grow operations for medical marijuana strains, due mostly to the large population density and the fact that the state hosts the oldest and most expansive medical marijuana program in the nation. So it should come as no surprise that this medical marijuana strain we are about to inform you of is lauded as hosting strong analgesic (pain relief) properties.

The strain is called Bubblegum and is named as such because it has so many red hairs – which comprise most of the nuggets that this strain produces – that it nearly resembles a piece of bubblegum. It also tastes and smells fruity and is known for its high potency. This medical marijuana strain has been awarded four awards at the prestigious High Times Cannabis Cup. It is a sativa hydro plant that is grown indoors, and has been reviewed by top growers and dispensaries as being a great pain relief aid for headaches and with treating chronic pain. The denser nuggets boast up to 20% THC, the main agent in marijuana that induces euphoria. Next time you are at your dispensary looking for medical marijuana strains that you can try out, ask them for world famous Bubblegum.

Medical Marijuana Strains: Alohaberry

There are, quite literally, 1000s of different medical marijuana strains that patients can choose to try out andsee if they offer them the medicinal benefits that they are seeking from cannabis. While you may be limited upon what types of medical marijuana strains that you will be able to purchase from your local dispensary, as they generally offer a wide selection but certainly don’t have every strain available, you can also purchase the seeds to this strain, Alohaberry, for personal home growth. However, make sure to double check the grow laws in your city, as each city that has a medical marijuana program has differing laws and ordinances regarding how patients can grow or use it.

Today, let’s talk about a popular strain that is widely regarded as possessing strong analgesic and anti-spastic properties: Alohaberry. This strain is thought to have originated on the smaller islands that surround Hawaii. It is a indica and sativa hybrid that has a very fruity and berry-like smell when harvested, and that also features delectable berry hints in the flavor when combusted or vaporized.

Alohaberry is great for treating mild to severe pain and muscle spasms, as well as anxiety, depression and lack of appetite. It is also known to help reduce stress, lessen the severity of migraines and generally increase energy levels. Due to its popularity and high THC content – the main active agent in medical marijuana strains that provides relief – Alohaberry is usually a featured medicine at most dispensaries.

 

Medical Marijuana Strains: Indicas

If you are currently a medical cannabis user, or you are considering medical marijuana as an alternative treatment option, it's always good to familiarize yourself with the different strains. There are many different kinds of cannabis that dispensaries offer to approved patients who have a medical cannabis card. Most often they are either hybrids of the two main strains - Sativa and Indicas - or they are one or the other. A very popular strain that has been shown to demonstrate immense medicinal benefits to users is Indica.

The moniker of medical marijuana indica strains is rooted originally in Afghanistan, Morocco and Tibet; where they were first discovered. Indicas are characterized by shorter and very dense plants that have broader leaves and thicker buds - when flowering - and a short cultivation time of 6-8 weeks of flowering when matured. Tastes of buds and aromas can vary greatly, from skunk-like all the way to fruity.

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