Hydrolife Magazine February/March 2017 (USA Edition)

CHARLOTTE'S WEB
This strain made headlines when the
battle for the right to use cannabis
as medicine first entered the public
consciousness. Having virtually no THC
and high amounts of CBD, Charlotte's
Web is the perfect strain for those who
want soothing relief without the buzz.
Having no psychoactive effect, it has
even been used to treat the symptoms
of epilepsy in children, including a girl
named Charlotte, for whom the strain is
named. It is a safe and effective choice
for pain management that won't induce
the intoxicating effects generally associated
with cannabis use. Charlotte's Web
has earned its place among the best
strains for not only pain relief, but stress,
depression, and myriad other ailments.
HARLEQUIN
An uplifting and euphoric strain that is
often hailed for its medical properties,
Harlequin has relatively low THC, high
CBD, and makes for a smooth and focused
high with incredible pain relief.
Its flavor can be described as earthy
with a touch of spice. Harlequin is one
of those strains that throws a wrench
into what we think we know about
indicas versus sativas. A 75/25 sativadominant,
Harlequin delivers the buzz
you'd expect from its Colombian Gold
and Thai lineage but has an unusually
high amount of CBD for a sativa.
There are a handful of sativas known to
rival their indica counterparts for their
medicinal properties and Harlequin is
one of them. It gives the perfect combination
of head and body high that will
let your mind wander while your aches
and pains wash away.
PURPLE OG KUSH
Ever smoked purple weed? I mean really
purple? Purple OG Kush isn't just a
fancy name; it's the real deal. A heavy
indica with high THC and moderate
amounts of CBD, Purple OG Kush is a
favorite among those who enjoy solid
pain relief packed in a heavily floral
and enticing cannabis experience. Often
called Twisted Purple OG, you can tell
it's a kush strain from the first hit. Earthy
and subtle fruit flavors make smoking
Purple OG Kush one of the most transcendental
cannabis experiences you
can have. Purple OG Kush is a relatively
low yielder, which makes it more of
a boutique strain, if it's grown right.
The color is a deep purple, making it
unmistakable in your garden and in your
bowl. Few strains live up to the experience
of smoking Purple OG Kush, not
just for pain relief but for the incredible
flavors and essence.
WHITE WIDOW
White Widow is one of the more
famous strains in the world of
cannabis and pain relief. The white
in White Widow refers to the thick
coating of crystals you are likely to
see encasing its pale green buds. As
a 60/40 hybrid, White Widow seems
to have inherited the best traits of
both worlds. With relatively low CBD
but high levels of THC, the buzz is
focused if not slightly dissociative.
“
T y pica lly, high
CBD strains are associated
with pain-relieving
properties, although this
is not always the case.”
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