9 Strains to Help Calm Your Mind

Cannabis is a great way to help relax at the end of the day. Some people just need a bit of relaxation, but others need real assistance managing their anxiety, and cannabis can be a great help. Anxiety can range from feeling a little nervous before a date to a debilitating mental block causing panic attacks. If you fall within this range, here are a few cannabis strains that are well known to lower anxiety levels.

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Cinderella 99

HYBRID

Feelings: Energetic, Uplifted, Creative

Strain Flavors: Citrus, Grapefruit, Tropical

THC 18% | CBG 1%

The Cinderella 99 (aka Cindy, C99, or Cindy 99) strain is a hybrid bred by Mr. Soul of Brothers Grimm. Known for its high THC content and huge yields, it is a rather popular strain. If you ever come across this strain, know that it is a very fruity strain with notes of citrus and tropical fruits. Cinderella 99 is great for anyone who wants to feel dreamy, euphoric, and uplifted. It is perfect for anyone feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed. A few reviews for this hybrid strain say that Cinderella 99 is the best strain they’ve ever used for relaxation.

Purple Kush

INDICA

Feelings: Sleepy, Hungry, Giggly

Strain Flavors: Grape, Violet, Spicy/Herbal

THC 19% | CBD 0%

A common and beloved strain, Purple Kush! Purple Kush is a pure Indica strain that was developed from crossing Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. Purple Kush is a wonderfully earthy strain, some people say it has a very classic cannabis smell. While it is a commonly seen strain, it doesn’t make it any less potent when used. As for relaxation, it is meant to be a very long lasting euphoric high. According to Leafly, “this blissful, long-lasting euphoria blankets the mind while physical relaxation rids the body of pain, sleeplessness, and stress.” Since anxiety can be both mental and physical, this is a great strain for helping with both.

Mimosa

INDICA Feelings: Energetic, Uplifted, Focused

Strain Flavors: Orange, Citrus, Grapefruit

THC 19% | CBG 1%

Just like an alcoholic mimosa, this strain can calm your nerves right down! Mimosa, or Purple Mimosa, hybrid strain made by blending Clementine with Purple Punch. Depending on how much of the strain you use, it has different effects. In small amounts, Mimosa can make you happy, uplifted, and motivated while still being level-headed enough to run some errands. In larger amounts, the strain will leave you feeling sleepy and relaxed. That means that you can use it all day, depending on dosage. Mimosa’s scent is as you might expect, very citrusy but no trace of champagne, unfortunately. It is very common for this strain to be used to relieve stress and depression. It can be a great way to take all the day's anxieties and smoke them away.

Ice Cream Cake

HYBRID Feelings: Sleepy, Relaxed, Hungry

Strain Flavors: Vanilla, Butter, Sweet

THC 22% | CBG 1%

Whether you choose a real ice cream cake or the strain, I’m sure your anxiety will be lowered. This Indica dominant hybrid was created by breeding Wedding Cake with Gelato #33. If you want to feel sedated like Joey Ramone this is the strain for you! The effects of Ice Cream Cake often leave your mind and body in a total state of relaxation. The sweet, buttery, and vanilla scent give the strain a creamy smell that is very pleasant. Ice Cream Cake is great for relieving pain, anxiety, and helping with sleep. Sometimes the most anxious part of the day is right before bed when all you can think about is the stress to come tomorrow, try this strain to help relieve that. Relax in bed or the couch with some real ice cream and some cannabis Ice Cream Cake and you’ll sleep like a log that night.

Grape Lime Rickey

HYBRID

Feelings: Relaxed, Sleepy, Aroused

Strain Flavors: Grape, Lime, Orange

THC 14% | CBG 1%

This strain may not be as popular, it’s still a good one! The strain Grape Lime Rickey is an Indica dominant hybrid created by mixing Purple Urkle with Jack the Ripper. This strain is great for relaxation and will make you feel calm, at peace, and locked in the couch. Like the name suggests, this strain has a tart, citrusy lime scent, with sweet grape undertones. (Not sure what Rickey smells like, but hopefully it’s good!) Grape Lime Rickey is used by many to help them relieve their pain and anxiety. If you feel like trying this strain out, you’ll be sure to feel all your troubles melt away.

ACDC

HYBRID

Feelings: Focused, Relaxed, Uplifted

Strain Flavors: Woody, Spicy/Herbal, Pine

THC 13% | THC 1%

For some people, the music of ACDC might not exactly be relaxing, but the strain definitely is! This strain is a little different than any other on the list; it is a CBD dominant strain. ACDC was created by Cannatonic and while it has little to no intoxicating effects, it can be perfect for treating many medical issues. People who use this strain say it helps them with anxiety, pain, and even epilepsy and symptoms from chemotherapy. ACDC has a strong woody, pine smell that is a little spicy. So if you are looking for a strain that doesn’t get you high, ACDC is the one for you! There are many CBD dominant strains that can help with medical issues, but they may be hard to find. If you do find some, give it a try! You may be surprised!

OG Haze

SATIVA

Feelings: Energetic, Creative, Uplifted

Strain Flavors: Spicy/Herbal, Tobacco, Earthy

THC 18% | CBD 0%

If you think your anxiety can put you in a haze, try OG Haze to take you out of it. OG Haze, a.k.a Original Haze or Haze Brothers, is a Sativa dominant strain. I know, I know typically Indicas are recommended to relieve anxiety, but this strain is good too! OG Haze is known to provide increased energy and creativity, which can relax the mind and body. If you feel like trying out this strain, it has a spicy aroma with hints of sweet citrus and earthy tobacco. One of the reasons this Sativa is so helpful for stress relief is that it is not known to make you feel like you're buzzing from too much energy. It’s more like a soothing cup of coffee.

Laughing Gas

HYBRID

Feelings: Talkative, Giggly, Energetic

Strain Flavors: Diesel, Ammonia, Pine

THC 19% | CBG 1%

Laughing gas, strain and medical aid, will completely relax whoever uses it. Funnily enough both will also make you giggly! Laughing Gas was created by TKO Reserve and is a powerful mix of Sour Diesel and Cherry Pie. Leafly reported that, “this pungent pair creates a strain that emits a powerful fuel aroma intermixed with notes of grass, pine, and a distant sweetness.” The strain is stimulating, makes you feel happy, and can give you a creative boost while helping lessen anxiety and depression symptoms. If you want to try this strain out, the flower itself is known to be very dense, so break out the grinder!

OG Kush

HYBRID

Feelings: Hungry, Sleepy, Happy

Strain Flavors: Pine, Woody, Earthy

THC 18% | CBD 0%

One of the most common and well known strains is OG Kush. OG Kush a.k.a Premium OG, is a great strain to pick for relieving the stress of the day. First created in Florida, nobody really knows what strains were used to create it: allegedly it was a strain from North California with Chemdawg, Lemon Thai, and Hindu Kush. Whatever the strains were they mixed up to create an awesome hybrid that is well known in the cannabis community. It is a stinky, skunky strain with a very well-rounded effect. OG Kush will have its user’s feelings a mixed head and body high that helps with pain, anxiety, and depression. Try to use this strain near the end of the day, as it can also help put you into a deep, restful sleep.