Which Cannabis Strains Treat Headaches Best
                     Which Cannabis Strains Treat 
Headaches Best?
milliepearl.com
Whether you suffer from frequent migraines or just the 
occasional garden-variety headache, we’ve all wished 
we had a way to get rid of them. Tylenol and ibuprofen 
can help a bit, but oftentimes they just aren’t enough, 
and more hardcore medications like opioids could be 
overkill (or just dangerous). So how about cannabis for 
headaches? 
 Pain Relief
Cannabis is known to treat pain, so it 
makes sense that it would be helpful 
in reducing a headache’s severity. 
According to a recent study by 
Carrie Cuttler, users who inhaled 
cannabis smoke reported that 
cannabis reduced the severity of 
headaches and migraines but 
approximately 50%. The study also 
showed that regular cannabis use 
halved the number of migraines 
sufferers experienced over the 
course of a month. 
 Cannabis Works, But How?
Cannabis can clearly help with migraines and headaches, but how? 
Scientists have tested patients with several different cannabis strains, 
and have found that pain reduction seems to be unaffected by varying 
levels of THC and CBD. This means that the pain management effects – 
at least as far as headaches go – are likely the result of other 
cannabinoids and terpenes. And, cannabis may be doing more than 
just providing pain relief.
In the previously cited study, scientists found that not only did cannabis 
reduce the severity of migraines, but it also reduced the frequency. This 
means that cannabis must be doing something to affect the causes of 
migraines, not just the symptoms. Common triggers for migraines 
include stress, tension, and a lack of sleep. All of those are things that 
cannabis can help with – the drug reduces stress and anxiety, and is 
frequently used as a sleep aid. 
 Which Strain Is Best?
Unfortunately, we still don’t know 
which of the compounds found in 
cannabis are most responsible for 
the plant’s ability to soften and 
reduce migraines. However, 
we do know that it isn’t solely CBD 
or THC. This means that you’ll 
have a lot of freedom in selecting 
a strain. We don’t know everything 
about cannabis as it relates to 
headaches, so we can’t tell you 
what the “best” strain is. However, 
we do have enough information to 
set out some guidelines:
 Aim for a mix of THC and CBD. THC and CBD both have their 
own pain-relieving properties, so you’ll want a strain that has 
both. To avoid the strong, fuzzy “high” that accompanies 
cannabis use, aim for a strain with lots of CBD and not a lot of 
THC. Although, if you don’t mind mixing pain relief and pleasure, 
you may prefer some with plenty of THC. Just make sure you…
 Avoid THC overdose. I know what you’re saying: “You can’t 
overdose on THC!” You can’t have a fatal overdose, that’s for 
sure. Cannabis is one of the safest drugs in the world, but you 
can still take too much. THC reduces pain up to a point, but when 
the dose is too high, THC actually increases pain. Don’t overdo 
it!
 Get plenty of beta-caryophyllene. We still have a lot to learn 
about all of cannabis’ terpenes, but we know that this terpene is 
responsible for a lot of the plant’s anti-inflammatory properties, 
which means it could be helpful in treating headaches.
Cannabis is effective in 
treating headaches and 
migraines, even though 
we don’t know why yet. 
Follow these tips to pick 
an effective strain, and 
hopefully, it’ll help you 
too!
Contact Us
By Phone: +1 647 234 9339
Send us an email on: 
[email protected] 
https://calmcollectiv.com/