These are stressful times.
The effects of anxiety and stress are different for everyone. Some people thrive on being under pressure: it makes them feel alive and driven. Most people, though, find stress disagreeable, unhealthy and unpleasant. Sometimes, stress comes and goes depending on their work and personal environments. And sometimes stress is triggered by trauma, or memories of traumatic or distressing events.
Stress can be an on-going issue or it can simply be an occasional problem brought on by one of these many day to day hurdles we all encounter. One thing is certain, however. Stress isn’t good for you. Surveys have reported that up to 84% of adults in some countries feel anxious and stressed some of the time. And in this modern world of pandemics, climate change and rapid shifts in the way our societies operate, the levels of stress and anxiety will continue to rise.
The answer lies in the Limonene
As people seek out ways to alleviate their stress, many are now turning to the stress-relieving qualities of cannabis. For many consumers, the best strains of marjuana aren’t the ones that get them high, but the varieties that make them relax, stay calm, and reduce their level of stress and anxiety.
For many users, strains high in the compound limonene not only help them to relax but also uplift their mood. Limonene is a chemical compound found in the peel of citrus fruits such as lemons, limes and oranges. While the dress-relieving benefits of limonene are not fully supported by scientific analysis, users of limonene-dominant strains of cannabis find that it does, indeed, help lower their stress levels.
Finding the perfect de-stress for you.
All three strains of cannabis – hybrid, sativa and indica – possess limonene in varying concentrations. People seeking a strain that will help them de-stress should also look for those that contain lower concentrations of THC and CBD. Let’s take a glance at a few options:
Daytime Stress Relief
- Durban Poison. With an energetic and uplifting high, this is a sativa variety that can cut down on your stress level but let you stay productive.
- Jack Herer. This variety produces a euphoric and uplifting high that reduces stress without being too overwhelming. It’s mellow effect is perfect for a midday de-stress.
- Blue Dream. This is known as a go-to variety for stress relief. It’s effects include “a happy, relaxing high” that will leave you relaxed and mellow but not sedated.
- AK-47. Don’t be put off by the aggressive-sounding name, AK-47 isa stress-lowering staple among cannabis users. The relaxing high it delivers has long-lasting effects so you can stay happy, relaxed and stress free all day.
Nighttime Stress Relief
- After a stressful day, the sweet and earthy aroma, and deep sedating high of Afghani will ease you into a tranquil and relaxing sleep without knocking you out.
- OG Kush. This variety, with its strong, relaxing high, is one of the best-known cannabis strains for relieving stress.
- Chemodo Dragon. Apart from its great name, Chemodo Dragon’s lemon- and pine-flavoured taste produces an active and inspiring high. This one won’t leave you “couch-locked” but will enable you to face an evening out feeling happy, mellow and de-stressed.
Don’t worry: be happy.
In these high stress, high anxiety days, cannabis can offer a perfect antidote for people feeling overwhelmed by events and situations. So if you’re feeling a bit stressed and in need of a little bit of solace, try this strain, Donkey Butter, from the Salish Trails website.
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