Best cannabis strains for anxiety & stress

Calming, mood-lifting cultivars people commonly reach for to take the edge off.

Cannabis affects anxiety differently for everyone — for some it calms, for others higher-THC products can do the opposite. The strains below are ones users commonly describe as relaxing and mood-lifting, often at lower doses. This is general information, not medical advice; if anxiety is significant, talk to a healthcare professional.

01AfghaniIndica-dominant · THC 15–20%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
02AK-47Sativa-dominant · THC 16–22%
Uplifted, Relaxed, Happy
03Apple FritterBalanced · THC 20–28%
Relaxed, Euphoric, Happy
04BiscottiIndica-dominant · THC 20–25%
Relaxed, Euphoric, Happy
05Blue DreamSativa-dominant · THC 17–24%
Relaxed, Uplifted, Creative
06Bubba KushIndica-dominant · THC 15–22%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
07ChemdawgBalanced · THC 18–25%
Euphoric, Relaxed, Happy
08Cherry PieIndica-dominant · THC 16–24%
Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric
09Do-Si-DosIndica-dominant · THC 19–28%
Relaxed, Euphoric, Sleepy
10Forbidden FruitIndica-dominant · THC 18–24%
Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric
11Gary PaytonBalanced · THC 20–25%
Euphoric, Relaxed, Creative
12GelatoIndica-dominant · THC 20–26%
Relaxed, Euphoric, Happy

Effects are commonly reported by users, not guaranteed, and vary by person, product, and dose. Cannabinoid figures are typical ranges. For adults 21+. This is general information, not medical advice.

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