Curious how this works...how does the active ingredient in cannabis help back pain in one strain, but not another? I've grown various strains (indica, sativa and hybrids) for quite a few years, and the best meds, are those that went to full maturity. Not the one with the prettiest name.

In the realm of drugs, isn't the following true...?
Aspirin...targets appropriate receptors in the brain.
Extra-strength aspirin...targets appropriate receptors in the brain.
Tylenol or Advil...targets appropriate receptors in the brain.
Morphene or opium...targets appropriate receptors in the brain.
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Cannabis (delta-9 THC)...depends on the strain the THC came from...?

Any strain that's taken all the way to maturity would likely do the trick. (amber or rusty trichomes at harvest) Pure indica is great, but hybrids and sativa's work too, if properly grown and harvested. (IMHO)

I'm pretty sure I'd be looking for the strongest bang for the buck, not snake-oil marketing techniques to unwary med users.

White Widdow and Inca Spirit are quality meds that work on a variety of ailments that afflict my wife and I. (chronic hep-c and t-cell lymphoma) But so does Swazi, Northern lights, Potent Purple...

Boredom and taste are the main reasons I choose to grow different strains. Some are stronger (more effective) than others, but my Swazi alleviates the same conditions as my White Widdow.

Am I missing an important biological process that distinguishes the different strains after consumption, or is it simply a matter of personal preference?
Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on . Targeted Effects and Med Strains...? Curious how this works...how does the active ingredient in cannabis help back pain in one strain, but not another? I've grown various strains (indica, sativa and hybrids) for quite a few years, and the best meds, are those that went to full maturity. Not the one with the prettiest name. In the realm of drugs, isn't the following true...? Aspirin...targets appropriate receptors in the brain. Extra-strength aspirin...targets appropriate receptors in the brain. Tylenol or Advil...targets Rating: 5