Charlotte’s Web is a 60/40 Sativa Dominant Hybrid that has less than 0.3% THC and an average of 15% CBD. The Charlotte’s Web strain has helped the legalization of cannabis immensely. The media attention that it brought to the healing properties of cannabis in general has helped many people realize that cannabis can be used as medicine. If you are looking for a great strain of cannabis that can deliver the medical benefits of CBD, without the psychoactive effects of THC, this strain may be the one that you have been searching for.
Charlotte’s Web was created by the Stanley Brothers specifically as a medical cannabis strain without the psychoactive effects of THC. The Charlotte’s Web strain first gained recognition after a young girl named Charlotte Figi had some amazing results with cannabis treatment for her life threatening epilepsy. Charlotte suffers from a rare form of epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome. Previously Charlotte suffered hundreds of seizures every day. After being treated with Charlotte’s Web in a concentrated oil form, her parents and caregivers were able to help Charlotte get to a point where she was only having a few seizures per week.
Charlotte’s success made the news around the world and the Stanley Brothers decided to name their medical cannabis strain after her and the Charlotte’s Web cannabis strain was born. If you would like to read more about Charlotte’s story, we cover it in detail on our Pediatric Epilepsy ailment page.
The THC content of Charlotte’s Web is less than 1% with average samples testing below 0.3%. The CBD content of Charlotte’s Web can vary quite a bit; most samples average 15% CBD but the highest samples have tested at 25% CBD or greater.
The Charlotte’s Web strain has gained a lot of attention from the media and the public in general thanks to its medicinal properties. Originally created by the Stanley Brothers to be very high in CBD while containing almost no THC whatsoever, this strain has gained a lot of popularity among the medical community, especially for its use in treating applicable conditions in children and young adults.
This strain was specifically bred for medical purposes and has been used by people to help alleviate a variety of symptoms and ailments like epilepsy, pediatric epilepsy, Dravet syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, autism, depression, inflammation and migraines.
It is an ideal strain for users who are seeking the medical benefits of CBD without any of the psychoactive effects that medical cannabis is known to produce from the cannabinoid THC.
Since its THC levels are so low, this strain typically qualifies as hemp and can thus be sold anywhere in the United States as well as most places that medical and recreational cannabis is legal.
Some medical users report they experience relaxing, uplifting, energizing and euphoric effects when consuming Charlotte’s Web. It is important to remember that while some users report feeling these effects, some people say that they do not feel anything at all after consuming this strain.
Beginners to using cannabis may find that Charlotte’s Web is an ideal choice as it has no psychoactive properties and very few people report experiencing any negative effects. If you are considering using Charlotte’s Web it is best suited for daytime use, as it can deliver positive benefits without any of the psychoactive effects associated with cannabis strains possessing higher levels of THC.
While this strain’s THC content will not cause any psychoactive effects, it does still have a few rare negative effects associated with it. Some users have stated that using this strain makes them feel dizzy, anxious and a few have even reported headaches. More than likely, this can be associated with overconsumption and for that reason, even though this strain has no psychoactive properties, you should still begin dosing slowly and increase your dose until you achieve the desired effects.
Charlotte’s Web has an aroma that is described as earthy with wood, pine and citrus undertones.
When it comes to smoking or vaporizing Charlotte’s Web, you can expect a woody flavor with some hints of citrus and pine. Most CBD strains have a woody taste and Charlotte’s Web is no exception, however the citrus notes differentiate it from many other CBD strains.
If you are considering trying to grow Charlotte’s Web on your own, you are probably going to be disappointed. The original breeders of this strain, the Stanley Brothers, have not released any seeds to the general public. If you find locations claiming to have Charlotte’s Web seeds, they are a similar strain but not the official Charlotte’s Web variety. The only way to currently grow Charlotte’s Web on your own is to acquire a cloned plant which can be challenging to say the least.
Due to the limited amount of people who can grow legitimate Charlotte’s Web, there is not very much growing information available. If you are trying to find a high CBD low THC strain for home growing, you are better off trying one of the many other varieties available on the market.
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