Want to reduce stress levels? Here are the best strains to help you wind down
Stress is a daily part of our lives. If we did not have any stress, we would not be motivated to achieve our goals and accomplish our dreams. But when we do not take breaks and our stress keeps building up, it can overwhelm us and interfere with our daily functioning.
Excessive stress can leave us burned out. It is important to keep your stress in check, be it in any way possible. One method that is preferred by a lot of people is to smoke up when they have had a hectic day. Here are some of the best strains to help you reduce your stress levels and to take on the day.
Flo Strain
Short for DJ Flo strain, this was the number one rated strain that won the Cannabis Cup in 1996. It was made by crossing Afghani Indica along with Purple Thai. Dutch Passion has done an amazing job with it as breeders, with the buds being intensely dense and colorful. This can be harvested sometimes, giving out a lot more buds than other plants. It is used to treat other ailments such as insomnia and nausea as well. Users report feeling energetic, relaxed, and euphoric after consuming this strain.
Gorilla Snacks Strain
This amazing hybrid strain was the project of the masterminds at Heroes of the Farm. It started as a passion project that ended up combining two resinous strains. This is a cross between Guinness and GG4, which is then backcrossed with Scooby Snacks. If you are looking for an extremely potent strain, the gorilla snacks strain has a whopping 19% of THC. It is naturally rich with trichomes and gives a beautiful appearance to the bud. It boasts an aroma of sweetness, pines, and herbs. This is a powerful strain so be sure to have time on your hands before you end up smoking this.
Sour Band Strain
This Sativa-dominant strain is made by crossing Headband and Sour Diesel together. Its high can be described as both relaxing and energizing, offering relaxation to the mind and energy to the body. These buds are bright lime, with notes of dark emerald all around. It has a whopping 18% of THC, which is why it is great for helping relieve chronic pain along with stress.
AK-47
Even though AK-47 might sound like a really heavy name, it leaves its users feeling relaxed and happy after consumption. This is a Sativa-dominant strain that was a cross between almost 4 varieties, namely Thai, Afghani, Mexican, and Colombian varieties. All of these add to the wonderful blend of effects and flavors. Users report a high that is quite steady, offers an invigorating cerebral buzz that helps you stay mentally alert and at the top of your game. It is quite good for handling depressive symptoms as well.
When we do not deal adequately with stress, it can interfere with our daily functioning in a lot of areas. Try these strains to help you reduce your stress levels.