Top 10 Highest CBD Cannabis Strains of 2021
Is it the lockdown? Could it be the return to “normal”? Maybe it is the fear of what comes next? Whatever the reason, everyone feels high anxiety from time to time.
With more states decriminalizing or authorizing the sale, possession, and use of cannabis, people have turned to CBD cannabis for its help in reducing anxiety and depression, among dozens of other medical conditions. As a result, the top 10 highest CBD strains of 2021 have created a high-demand market.
First things first
The cannabinoid CBD (or cannabidiol) maps over to the human Endocannabinoid System (ECS), where its mechanism remains mysterious. The ECS includes neuroreceptors CBD1 and CB2 throughout the body and brain. The brain hosts more CB1 receptors while the body houses more CB2 receptors.
The psycho-activity attributed to many cannabis strains comes from the THC (or Δ9- Tetrahydrocannabinol), which binds to receptors, modulating or agitating their activity. On the other hand, CBD seems to affect receptors indirectly, enabling a gentler response.
CBD does influence a 5-HT1A receptor. This receptor releases serotonin to affect calm and mood. In addition, CBD has a heavily researched impact on the involuntary spasticity endured by those who have recalcitrant epilepsy, Dravet syndrome, and similar conditions.
While cannabis strains with various CBD: THC ratios can benefit several physical and mental problems, the strains high in CBD minimize psycho-activity in favor of calming results.
Top 10 highest CBD cannabis strains for 2021:
Strain: Indica Dominant Hybrid - 60% Indica / 40% Sativa
CBD: 13 - 20%
Genetics: Proprietary cultivar
Experience: Charlotte’s Web must lead any list of high-quality CBD cannabis strains. Its compassionate manufacture and results have led many states to admit the benefit of medical cannabis. With less than 1% THC, this strain will not trigger a mental high. However, it has proven hugely successful in managing stubborn pediatric seizure disorders and pain, muscle spasms, headaches, and sleeping disorders for adults. In addition, the mechanism of action for Charlotte’s Web has launched significant research into developing pharmaceuticals aimed at the relief of an increasing number of health problems.
Strain: Balanced Hybrid – 50% Sativa / 50% Indica
CBD: ≤ 25% with 1% THC
Genetics: Synergy Wellness holds a proprietary twist on ACDC genetics.
Experience: Valentine X does not couchlock despite its critical CBD load. Instead, it proves excellent for daytime use. It charges a high euphoria with a tranquil bliss. Its piney and forest loam aroma and taste deliver effective medical therapeutics for chronic pain, muscle spasms and cramps, involuntary seizures, and migraines.
Strain: Indica Dominant Hybrid – 70% Indica / 30% Sativa
CBD: Varies with phenotype
Genetics: Harle-Tsu X Sin City Kush
Experience: Stephen Hawking Kush generally has a 1: 1 THC: CBD ratio. However, CBD has tested as high as 22% for something closer to a 5: 1 CBD: THC content. A low CBD level can produce a soothing calm in mind and body, but the higher CBD will trigger a mellow, blissful, full-systems relaxation. In addition, the mint and berry sensations treat chronic anxiety, Multiple Sclerosis and ALS tremors, nausea, and pain.
Strain: Sativa Dominant Hybrid – 75% Sativa / 25% Indica
CBD: 4 - 10% CBD with 7 to 15% THC
Genetics: Colombian Gold X Thai X Swiss Landrace
Experience: The CBD: THC ratio of roughly 5: 2 energizes mental focus without tripping during daytime use. The effect minimizes threats, depression, and fears. Lush with the taste and aromas of mango and soil, Harlequin relieves head and body pain. Like Charlotte’s Web, Harlequin has retained its high rating over the years.
Strain: Balanced Hybrid – 50% Sativa / 25% Indica
CBD: 16% to 20% CBD with 1% THC
Genetics: Sour Tsunami X Early Resin Berry
Experience: Flavorful and cerebral, Sour Space Candy launches a buzzing euphoria with a focused calm. A punch of black pepper and a whiff of diesel underlies its rich candy sweetness. Users choose this strain for its intense flavors and brain and body calm to reduce spasticity and symptoms of ADHD and PTSD.
Strain: Balanced Hybrid – 50% Sativa / 50% Indica
CBD: 18% - 20% CBD with up to 1% THC
Genetics: Hybrid from unidentified other hybrids, including Early Resin Berry
Experience: Customers looking for medical therapy report a full-person calm from Special Sauce. They enjoy the freedom from pain and anxiety and a trip that soothes without sedating or crippling. It treats chronic pain, anxiety, seizures, and cramps. But customers looking for something more uplifting and euphoric pass on this strain.
Sour Lifter
Strain: Sativa Dominant Hybrid
CBD: 16%+ CBD with -0.3% THC
Genetics: Proprietary breed from Oregon CBD
Experience: Lemon rind adds zest to rich grape flavors in Sour Lifter. The clam ends a stressful day or brings focus to any day out of sorts. Sour Lifter - Best for Non-Drowsy Calm. Sour Lifter produces no noticeable psychic lift, but experience abandons anxiety, tension, and fatigue under potent terpenes.
Strain: Balanced Hybrid – 50% Sativa / 50% Indica
CBD: 19% CBD with 1% THC
Genetics: Early Resin Berry X ACDC
Experience: Elecktra puts the “Mellow” in the cannabis experience. Hugely relaxing and thoroughly therapeutic, this strain tastes of sweet berries, cherries, and citrus. The rich flavor relieves aches, pains, cramps, and stress with a light mood lift and strengthened daytime clarity.
Magic Bullet
Strain: Balanced Hybrid – 50% Sativa / 50% Indica
CBD: ≥ 17.46% CBD with ≤ 0.06% THC
Genetics: Otto II X Wife
Experience: The mere trace of THC makes Magic Bullet legal throughout the U.S. Particularly heavy with CBDa (16.598%). Magic Bullet delivers a therapeutic event quickly. An exotic mix of tea, ginger, and spice, this strain calms the body and soothes stress and pain late in the day or early evening.
Strain: Sativa Dominant Hybrid – 60% Sativa / 40% Indica
CBD: 15% with 1% THC
Genetics: Juanita La Lagrimosa X Kaliyah
Experience: Dance Hall takes a different direction. It clears the mind and triggers chuckles and laughs. It produces social confidence with a mellow body tickle. The uplift distracts from cramps, inflammation, muscle spasms, and chronic pain. Tropical, sweet, and earthy, Dance Hall has a rich terpene content for a strong entourage effect.
There are more strains to list here. ACDC, Northern Lights, and others create experiences high in medical benefits. However, most of those listed here produce memorable experiences to refocus legacy lists of high CBD cannabis content strains.
