In the world of cannabis genetics, a huge variety of big-name strains have placed a lot of emphasis on the THC-producing potential locked within their seeds over the years: more recently, however, with the increasing popularity of medical marijuana, there has been a lot of publicity surrounding the positive effects of one of the lesser known constituents of the herb: Cannabidiol (CBD).

Today, an increasing number of medically-oriented breeders work around the clock to focus their efforts upon producing ever more balanced seed strains which possess the potential to produce effective amounts of CBD.

What are the positive effects of CBD?

CBD is a naturally-occurring, non-toxic component of cannabis which has no psychoactive properties; whilst THC has some very real medical applications, CBD has been shown to be the more medically-focussed constituent contained within the plant:

CBD can inhibit the growth of cancer cells

It’s a fantastic antioxidant

It can be used as a potent pain-killer

It is an effective anti-inflammatory agent

It has been shown to relieve anxiety

It can work to reduce nausea

It can work as an anti-spasmodic agent

Such powers could make CBD a potentially useful tool in the management and treatment of symptoms relating to:

Various forms of cancer

Alzheimer’s disease

Parkinson’s disease

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Arthritis

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Immune disorders

Which strains possess high levels of CBD?

If you are looking for cannabis genetics which pack more CBD than average, you might like to look into these five heavy-hitters:

CBD Crew Nordle Feminized, by CBD Crew

This strain packs a mighty CBD punch, at a potent 5.5%: to complete the package, this gorgeous variety throws a finely-tuned 5.5% THC level into the mix.

CBD Critical Mass Feminized, by CBD Crew

The gurus at CBD crew have lived up to their name yet again, by producing this genetic marvel: with an even 1:1 ratio that can produce 5% CBD and 5% THC, this strain is making waves in the medical marijuana scene.

CBD Skunk Haze, by Dutch Passion

This 50/50 Indica/Sativa strain produces an effective 5% CBD and 5% THC combination, to generate physical, highly medicinal effects.

Auto Blue Pyramid by Pyramid Seeds

For a higher ratio of THC to CBD, this beautiful automatic contains the potential to spit out over 1.4% CBD, in combination with THC levels which sit at an effective 15%.

Alaskan Ice, by Green House Seeds

This potent, medicinally-focussed, yet THC-laden masterpiece combines genetics from the famous White Widow and Pure Haze strains, to produce a 1-2 combo of potent CBD (over 1%) and THC (over 15%) levels, to create energising, physically-rooted effects.