Medical Cannabis Seeds
Medical Cannabis Seeds
As cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the world, millions of people are gaining access to the plant. While some use cannabis purely to get high, many rely on the herb for medical purposes. In several countries, citizens can obtain medical marijuana products with a prescription. However, some prefer to take matters into their own hands and use their green fingers to sow medical cannabis seeds. But what makes these strains different from the thousands of others available?
Find out everything you need to know about medical cannabis seeds, what they offer, and how to grow them.
What Are Medical Cannabis Seeds?
Well, it depends on who you ask. Some cannabis users (and experts) claim that all cannabis is medicinal. After all, the herb contains molecules that impart profound effects on the body, from the brain to the gut. However, the terms “recreational” and “medicinal” are often associated with the intention behind using the herb.
Many cannabis users enjoy smoking high-THC strains for their mind-altering effects. They do this to feel relaxed and have fun, in much the same way other people choose to drink a couple beers to wind down. In contrast, some use the herb in an attempt to manage the symptoms of certain health conditions, be that through a prescription or the black market.
Medical weed users select strains based on their specific effects. Some of them actively search for high-THC buds, and indeed, ongoing research continues to explore the therapeutic effects[1] of this psychotropic cannabinoid. Many individuals find it works wonders for them, despite getting high in the process.
But cannabis offers more than just THC. The herb produces over 100 cannabinoids and 200 terpenes. All of these phytochemicals produce unique effects, and the majority of them don’t get users high. CBD, in particular, has gained massive traction in both the scientific community and in mainstream culture.
When you browse the Royal Queen Seeds strain library, you’ll see that we refer to high-CBD strains as medical cannabis seeds. Although THC strains do benefit some medical users, most of these customers are after seeds containing cannabidiol.
How Medical Marijuana Seeds Are Bred
Breeders create high-CBD medical cannabis seeds by refining cannabinoid profiles over time. Most cannabis strains contain some amount of CBD. But through selective breeding, growers cross CBD-rich strains to create even higher quantities of the cannabinoid in the progeny.
Once groundbreaking breeders established a few reliable high-CBD strains, they started to cross them with varieties that possess other desirable traits.
But where did this all start? Many of the high-CBD medical cannabis seeds available today stem from the same strain—namely, Juanita la Lagrimosa. This legendary variety gained notoriety after its appearance at High Times Cannabis Cup events. Upon witnessing her success, the breeders sent samples to a lab. It turned out she possessed CBD levels of 22%, a novel trait at the time
