By: Sophia Hawk
There are many different reasons to smoke cannabis, but one of the most popular is to help reduce nausea.
Cannabis is widely known to help cure nausea in cancer patients, and this can be applied to help reduce nausea for all cannabis users.
Whether you get nauseous in the morning, at night, after eating, or just in general, there is a strain for you.
If you have a preference of sweet vs sour, Indica vs Sativa, or need to find a strain close to you, we have you covered. Here are the 8 best cannabis strains for nausea.
Best cannabis strains for Nausea:
Lavender
Cannabinoid profile: Indica-dominant
Main Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene
Lavender, often referred to as Lavender Kush, is an Indica-dominant strain that gives a deep relaxation effect on the body, making it one of the best strains to cure nausea.
The main terpenes Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene found in Lavender help with inflammation, pain and stress-relief, and relaxation.
However, because of the deep body high, it can cause sleepiness and is recommended to be used at night.
It has a spicy and herbal taste and is most noticed for being purple with a floral aroma.
Northern Lights
Cannabinoid profile: Indica-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene
Northern Lights is one of the most well-known hybrids and can be easily found at most dispensaries.
It is Indica-dominant and produces a strong body high, relaxing muscles and calms the mind.
It’s famous for being used to cure chronic pain and nausea, with the aid of its main terpenes Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene.
However, it is best used at night because it can induce sleepiness. It has an average THC content around 19%, and has a pleasing sweet and spicy aroma.
Super Lemon Haze
Cannabinoid profile: Sativa-dominant
Main Terpenes: Terpinolene, Caryophyllene, Ocimene
This Sativa-dominant hybrid is perfect for easing nausea in the daytime.
Super Lemon Haze is a perfect mix of head and body highs with an average THC content. It eases both anxiety and nausea without causing drowsiness.
It’s main terpenes Terpinolene, Caryophyllene, Ocimene help reduce anxiety, panic attacks, pain, and inflammation. It is known for its zesty aroma and sour and sweet taste.
White Fire OG
Cannabinoid profile: Sativa-dominant
Main Terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene
White Fire OG is the perfect blend between The White and Fire OG Kush, creating a Sativa-dominant hybrid that eases nausea without inducing sleepiness.
The main terpenes Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene aid in its pain and anxiety relief effects.
It is a very well-known strain and can be easily found in most dispensaries.
It has an average THC content of 20%, and is most known for the white crystals on the buds.
The mixture of the sour, earthy, and diesel aroma make it a very pleasing and unique strain.
Durban Poison
Cannabinoid profile: Pure Sativa
Main Terpenes: Terpinolene, Myrcene, Ocimene
Durban Poison is a pure Sativa strain known best for its medicinal uses. Its main terpenes Terpinolene, Myrcene, Ocimene help reduce anxiety, insomnia, nausea, migraines, and increase appetites.
It is known to be a social strain, allowing its medicinal effects to provide relief without inducing drowsiness.
It has a very sweet aroma and a fruity and herbal taste, making it the perfect strain for smoking outdoors and during the daytime.
Blue Dream
Cannabinoid profile: Sativa-dominant
Main Terpenes: Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene
This Sativa-dominant strain provides nausea-relief without causing drowsiness.
It’s most popular and easy to find on the West Coast, but is becoming more widely known for its medicinal benefits.
It is an energetic and creative strain while producing a nice body high. Its main terpenes Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene help to reduce nausea, anxiety, and inflammation.
The sweet berry aroma makes it a great strain to smoke in summer.
Blueberry Diesel
Cannabinoid profile: Indica-dominant
Main Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene
Blueberry Diesel is made from two of the most popular strains, Blueberry and Sour Diesel, making it very accessible.
Though it is Indica-dominant, it is known to have euphoric and relaxing effects that are not too overwhelming, making it possible to smoke in either the daytime or nighttime.
Its main terpenes Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene help reduce nausea, anxiety, and inflammation. The strong blueberry aroma mixed with diesel is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Chocolope
Cannabinoid profile: Pure Sativa
Main Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene
This pure Sativa strain with its earthy and sweet coffee flavors is perfect for curing morning nausea.
It provides an energetic cerebral effect and a slightly relaxing body high without causing any drowsiness, making it great for daytime use.
Its main terpenes Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene help reduce nausea, anxiety, pain, and inflammation. It is becoming more popular and is accessible in most dispensaries.
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Sophia Hawk is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.