Dive in Most Common Strains
Different types of strains
According to user reviews on Leafly, here’s what people might expect from a few of the most popular marijuana strains.
Acapulco Gold
Originating from Acapulco, Mexico, Acapulco Gold is a well-known and highly praised strain of cannabis. It’s noted for its euphoria-inducing, energizing effects. It’s said to reduce fatigue, stress, pain, and even nausea.
Blue Dream
Blue Dream is relaxing and soothing, but it isn’t a total sedative. This makes it perfect for easing pain, cramps, or inflammation for when you can’t afford to fall asleep. Plus, it’s said to lift your mood and give you a feeling of euphoria.
Purple Kush
Purple Kush is great for inducing a state of bliss so that you feel relaxed, happy, and sleepy. It’s often used for reducing pain and muscle spasms. Its sedating effects means it can be used to reduce insomnia.
Sour Diesel
A highly energizing, mood-lifting strain, Sour Diesel is great for giving you a burst of productive energy. It also has notable destressing and pain-relieving effects.
Bubba Kush
Bubba Kush is a relaxing, sleep-inducing strain. It’s perfect for helping you fight insomnia and get some shut-eye. It also offers pain-reducing, stress-relieving results.
Granddaddy Purple
Granddaddy Purple is another highly relaxing strain. It’s often praised for its insomnia-fighting and stress-reducing results. Users also note that it can make you feel euphoria and increase hunger, which is great if you’re experiencing a lack of appetite.
Sour Diesel
A highly energizing, mood-lifting strain, Sour Diesel is great for giving you a burst of productive energy. It also has notable destressing and pain-relieving effects.
Bubba Kush
Bubba Kush is a relaxing, sleep-inducing strain. It’s perfect for helping you fight insomnia and get some shut-eye. It also offers pain-reducing, stress-relieving results.
Granddaddy Purple
Granddaddy Purple is another highly relaxing strain. It’s often praised for its insomnia-fighting and stress-reducing results. Users also note that it can make you feel euphoria and increase hunger, which is great if you’re experiencing a lack of appetite.
Afghan Kush
Originating from the Hindu Kush mountains near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, Afghan Kush is super relaxing and sleep-inducing. This, too, can help you feel hungry if you’re experiencing a lack of appetite, and can relieve pain.
LA Confidential
LA Confidential is another relaxing and sleep-inducing strain that is often used to soothe insomnia. It’s also said to have noticeable anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing effects, which makes it a favorite among people with chronic pain.
Maui Wowie
Maui Wowie can help you feel super relaxed, yet energetic and creative. It reduces fatigue, too, making it great for days when you need to be productive.
Golden Goat
Golden Goat is notable for making users feel euphoric and creative. It’s also great for reducing fatigue and stress while lifting your mood.
Northern Lights
Northern Lights is another relaxing, sleep-inducing strain. It’s also known for its mood-lifting effects, and it can be used to relieve insomnia, pain, stress, and depression.
White Widow
White Widow improves your mood, gives you energy, and relaxes you all at once. It’s said to help reduce pain and stress, as well as feelings of depression. If you’re feeling fatigued, White Widow might help you stay energized and alert.
Super Silver Haze
Another energizing strain, Super Silver Haze is said to produce feelings of euphoria, relieves pain and nausea, and lifts your mood. This makes it excellent for stress relief.
Pineapple Express
Made famous by the 2008 eponymous movie, Pineapple Express has a pineapple-like scent. It’s relaxing and mood lifting, but is also said to give you an energetic buzz. This is the sort of strain that could be great for productivity.
Fruity Pebbles
Fruity Pebbles OG, or FPOG, is associated with inducing euphoria and relaxation, which could make it great for stress relief. It often makes users feel giggly, helps reduce nausea, and increases appetite.
Common strains to consider for certain conditions
The potency of cannabinoids and terpenes varies among growers, and while certain strains may be helpful for certain conditions, your own experience may vary.
| Strain | Category | CBD | THC | Conditions |
| Acapulco Gold | sativa | 0.11% | 15–23% | • fatigue • stress • nausea • pain |
| Blue Dream | hybrid | 1% | about 30% | • pain • cramps • inflammation • insomnia • mental fog • PTSD |
| Purple OG Kush | indica | less than 0.1% | 19% | • chronic pain • muscle spasms • insomnia |
| Sour Diesel | hybrid | less than 0.1% | about 31% | • fatigue • stress • acute pain • mental fog • anxiety • PTSD |
| Bubba Kush | indica | less than 0.1% | 14–25% | • insomnia • acute pain • nausea • low appetite • PTSD |
| Granddaddy Purple | hybrid | 0.1% | 17–23% | • low appetite • restless leg syndrome • insomnia |
| Afghan Kush | indica | less than 0.1% | 13–17% | • acute pain • insomnia • low appetite |
| LA Confidential | indica | 0.3% | 16–20% | • inflammation • pain • stress |
| Maui Waui | sativa | 0.55% | 13–19% | • fatigue • depression |
| Golden Goat | hybrid | 1% | 23% | • depression • anxiety • mental fog • low energy |
| Northern Lights | indica | 0.1% | 16% | • pain • mood disorders • insomnia • low appetite |
| White Widow | hybrid | 1% | 12–20% | • low mood • mental fog • social anxiety |
| Super Silver Haze | hybrid | 0.03% | 16% | • stress • anxiety • mental fog • low energy |
| Pineapple Express | hybrid | less than 0.1% | about 23% | • mental fog • acute pain • social anxiety |
| Supernatural | hybrid | 1% | 22% | • migraine • glaucoma • headache • low mood |