Cannabis, with its history of recreational use, has an innumerable list of strains which offer different effects and experiences.
Even for a seasoned cannabis user, it can seem impossible to discern whether a strain will be the right one for you.
Instead, many people just buy whatever suits their price range or what they think is’ a good deal’, but without factoring in the quality of what they are purchasing, it is difficult to get the best value for their money.
If you want to ensure the cannabis you are purchasing will lead to unforgettable experiences, then you need to make your selection based on the effects you desire.
To help you with that, here is our guide to choosing the right cannabis strain for you.
Relaxation and enjoyment with cannabis strains
At Neverland OG Dispensary, we most commonly have customers who come in looking for cannabis to help them relax.
Whether the customer is dealing with personal or work related stress, cannabis can help many people unwind or even put their problems into perspective.
However, users should always be aware cannabis may lead to overstimulating experiences (especially if consumed excessively), so make sure to consider taking a ‘low and slow’ approach when consuming cannabis (and while you’re at it, check out our guide here).
If you’re looking for a peaceful journey, Indica strains are often preferred, as they are more often associated with calming effects.
Popular Indica strains include Northern Lights, Girl Scout Cookies, Grandaddy Purple, Wedding Cake, or Gorilla Glue.
At Neverland OG Dispensary, we recommend trying our Cherry Pie strain. It’s ideal for stress relief, has a smooth taste, and does not trigger excessive drowsiness.
Active high and energy
If you would prefer for your cannabis to boost your spirits and increase your energy levels, then a Sativa strain is probably more suitable for you.
When people purchase sativa strains, they are often looking for a way to enhance their experiences without detracting from their ability to participate.
Common places you will see sativa being consumed are at music festivals, and nature walks, or parties, all of which likely require high energy or physical activity.
When you are in a dispensary, if you see any strain with the term ‘haze’ in it, you can confidently assume it is sativa (or at least a hybrid strain).
Popular Sativa strains for activating your energy reserves are Tropicana Cookies, Durban Poison, or the extremely popular Sour Diesel.
Make sure to come and try Neverland OG Dispensary’s Super Lemon Haze, a 25% sativa dominant hybrid strain.
With an addictive zesty lemon aroma and sweet, citrus flavour, it offers an uplifting high perfect for use in the daytime.
Introspection and creativity
What if you don’t specifically desire relaxation or energy, but you are instead looking to help get your creative juices flowing?
While the effects of cannabis strains can change for different individuals, finding a cannabis strain to spark creativity can be especially difficult.
This is because both sativa and indica dominant or exclusive strains can trigger inventiveness and imagination in the user.
The most popular strains tend to be hybrids, the most popular for many being Blue Dream due to its uniquely intense cerebral high.
Jack Herer and Purple Haze are also common choices, both named in honour of iconic advocates of advocate.
We stock a Mochi Hybrid Strain which customers have reported can enhance their creativity and ability to focus on tasks.
Sleep/recovery/medical purposes
Some people don’t use cannabis for its psycho-active impacts, but are instead hoping to benefit from its medicinal properties.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is well known for being used in medicine to relieve pain or ease conditions such as epilepsy.
For people recovering from illness or severe injuries, make sure to ask a staff member how much CBD your selected product contains.
While cannabis naturally has both THC and CBD, different strains contain these chemicals to varying degrees which determine their effects.
Strains we have already mentioned in this guide (such as Blue Dream) often contain CBD, but other popular strains include Harlequin or Cannatonic.
To assist with sleep, we recommend trying our 24K Gold Strain, a hybrid indica which delivers longer, mellower highs with less intense psycho-active effects.
This strain is perfect for use after a long day at work to effectively unwind and achieve a deeper sleep.
If, for any reason, you are unsure of what cannabis strain will be right for you, then don’t hesitate to come into Neverland OG Dispensary today! All of our staff are here to support you in finding cannabis products which will enhance your life beyond anything you can imagine.
