Although a naming system for cannabis strains exists, manufacturers do not always follow the rules. Some producers name the strain according to the smell of the plant or its lineage; others, according to the plant’s color.
A study in the Journal of Headache and PainTrusted Source reported preferred cannabis strains among participants taking medical cannabis for pain.
strain name
THC (%)
CBD (%)
OG Shark
21.4 (%)
0 (%)
Afghani
15.6 (%)
0 (%)
Skywalker OG
22.9 (%)
0 (%)
Lemon Sour Diesel
18.3 (%)
0 (%)
Jack Herer
17.9 (%)
0 (%)
White Widow
18.7 (%)
0 (%)
Pink Kush
25.8 (%)
0 (%)
Master Kush
25.6 (%)
0 (%)
Sweet Skunk CBD
9.1 (%)
11.2 (%)
Depending on its effects, researchers noted that some participants preferred certain strains over others. For example, the top three cannabis strains for insomniaTrusted Source or sleep disorder were:
Lemon sour diesel
OG shark
Skywalker
For mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, the preferred strains,Trusted Source included:
Jack Herer
Island sweet skunk
White widow
