{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/appetite/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_6793-markdown","title":"What are the best strains for boosting your appetite?","slug":"what-are-the-best-strains-for-boosting-your-appetite","content":"\n_____________________\nThis is a great question. While some people view the side effect of increased appetite from medical marijuana as negative, there are many patients who seek out medical marijuana to increase their appetite. For those looking for appetite stimulation our patients have found that the following strains to be great for this purpose: Harlequin (CBD), Blue Dream (Sativa), Sour Diesel (Sativa), Green Crack (Sativa), Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies (Hybrid), Gorilla Glue #4 (Hybrid), and OG GDW Kush (Hybrid). You can find a full listing of our organic mediocinal flowers here: https://greendoorwest.com/collections/all-flowers\n\nclaude","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6788-markdown","title":"Does Durban Poison really suppress appetite? ","slug":"does-durban-poison-really-suppress-appetite","content":"\"I am looking for a strain that does not give me the munchies, as I have a weight problem already.\"\n_____________________\nI feel most sativa strains make me munch harder than say a 60/40 or 70/30 hybrid. Talk to your bud tender they usually will tell you spot on.\n\nhooweezar\n_____________________\nDurban Poison does contain a high % of THCv as compaired to other strains. Durban Posion flowers are in the 1% range of THCv. Concentrates tend to have more THCv, at about 2% percent, and I would recommend trying sativa strains such as Red Congolese and Power Plant inorder to suppress appetite. \n\n\"Patients use THCV for a variety of reasons, but one of THCV’s most remarkable properties is its ability to suppress appetite. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is well known for its munchie-inducing effects, THCV has the opposite effect—when consuming THCV, patients are left without much appetite at all. This has made THCV a popular choice among patients looking to lose weight or avoid gaining weight from binge eating after they medicate with marijuana.\"\n\nThe above quote was taken from this article about THCv: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a8db389f24d1300077ccb5a/psychoactive-thcv-the-cannabinoid-that-kills-your-appetite\n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nTo add to what Bart says, the amount of THCV in Durban Poison may not be enough to suppress appetite, not when the typical range of THC--which kicks appetite into high gear--in this particular strain can start at 13% but climb to 25%. Steep Hill Labs makes mention of a THCV-forward strain called Doug’s Varin which has a ratio of 6:7 THC:THCV, though it may be hard to find. As well, Steep Hill mentions Pineapple Purps, which has a ratio of 3:1--or 12% THC and 4% THCV. Not sure how much THCV you'll need to help suppress appetite. It will take some experimenting to figure out what works best for your unique biochemistry as well as endocannabinoid system. It may be that Durban Poison's THCV content is enough to suppress appetite. You won't know until you test it out. Also, I do encourage you to read the article Bart links to, which talks of THCV's potent psychoactivity, which can be tempered when used in combination with THC. Hope this helps!\n\nlyp\n_____________________\nAdding to what @lyp commented, I would agree (at least for me anyways) that the THCv in Durban Poison doesn’t seem to be enough to suppress appetite. Actually, Durban Poison is one the strains that seems to give me the most intense munchies! Munchies aside, there’s an interesting article here that suggests that cannabis may actually help with weight loss… \"When cannabis is ingested, the THC contained in cannabis stimulates the body to produce a hormone known as ghrelin. While it's quite unknown to the general public, ghrelin is famous among researchers who study metabolism for its ability to stimulate appetite. In addition to making us hungry, however, ghrelin also helps our bodies metabolize the food we eat more efficiently. With that in mind, it's clear that, while THC may increase our appetites, it also stimulates the metabolism to perform as well as possible.” You can check it out here: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56cb9d8ececb1b000b000073/the-munchies-will-make-you-fat-right-think-again\n\nmelissa\n_____________________\nA more realistic goal might be finding a variety of cannabis with relatively little effect on appetite, rather than one that suppresses appetite.  I believe you'll find lots of anecdotal reports of how various strains affect appetite and still be left scratching your head.  Bart's idea of finding a strain relatively high in THCv is a good way to subjectively explore the issue of whether specific strains could suppress appetite, or at least not stimulate appetite.  But I'm not sure how easily you can determine a strain's THCv content when you're shopping.  Most cannabis is sold by strain name (not by “chemovar”) with just overall THC and CBD percentages. The same problem applies to knowing the terpene content of a specific strain of cannabis.  Also, Melissa makes the excellent point that appetite stimulation and weight gain are not the same thing.  It makes sense to be concerned that eating pints of Ben and Jerry's after smoking cannabis could lead to a gain in weight, but the reality is that body weight is the cumulative expression of countless factors and behaviors taking place over a long period of time.  If one eats more but is sufficiently active the net result could even be weight loss rather than weight gain. In the future there may well be cannabinoid-based drugs to suppress appetite, but I'd remember that, so far, essentially ALL drugs created for weight loss have turned out to have other, far less helpful actions that wound up severely limiting their usefulness. \n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\n  \nThere are already some great answers here on Durban Poison, THCV and appetite suppression. I’ll second Melissa and add that Durban Poison, at least for me, doesn’t suppress appetite. Like Bart mentions, it could be that there’s not enough THCV in the strain. \n  \nFrom personal experience, I can confirm that a strain with enough in THCV can suppress appetite, though I’m not sure how much THCV there needs to be. I was lucky enough to be given a sample of a high THCV concentrate and it definitely suppressed my appetite—no munchies at all. \n\nRather than finding a strain that suppresses appetite, I suggest finding a way to manage the munchies. Cannabis makes eating most food an enjoyable experience—this includes healthy snacks like dried fruits, nuts and yogurt. When I’m consuming, I tend to keep these types snacks around. If I can’t suppress my appetite, I can at least harness it to get some healthy foods in my body. \n\nI also suggest eating a high fiber meal with fruit and veggies before you consume. These foods make you full and in general, are a good way of suppressing appetite. Another tip from my personal arsenal is to drink lots of water when consuming. I often switch to tea, the flavor and temperature occupy my brain and redirect the desire to munch on something. \n\nMunchies don't always lead to weight gain and in some cases, cannabis may even help you lose weight:\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5ac3cf91f24d1300077ccbb8/can-cannabis-help-you-lose-weight\n\nDanielle Lim ","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6694-markdown","title":"husband only wants to sleep and does not want to eat","slug":"husband-only-wants-to-sleep-and-does-not-want-to-eat","content":"\"My husband has a diffuse glioma (brain cancer) and wants to sleep all the time and does not want to eat--it is like he has lost his appetite.  He is taking .5 grams of THC every 12 hours.  I am worried about his lack of appetite and only wanting to sleep--what do you suggest?\"\n_____________________\nHe is taking THC pills? Marinol? 500 milligrams is quite a large dose of THC if taken by itself. Cannabis and THC work much better when taken as a whole plant preparation. If he is taking marinol or synthetic THC (as a mono-drug therapy), I would stop that and I would start with a CBD rich whole plant cannabis extract in a sublingual tincture format, taken every six hours. Use a few drops under the tongue, and wait half an hour, and increase dose to achieve adequate relief. Experiment with different ratios and strains. Vaporization can provide more immediate relief. If you live in a state where cannabis is illegal (and yet synthetic THC is available), I would find a CBD whole plant extract (which should be available in every state) and take that along with a lower dose of the synthetic THC.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6686-markdown","title":"What is the best cannabis product for arthritis pain ?","slug":"what-is-the-best-cannabis-product-for-arthritis-pain","content":"\"I do not want psychoactivity or increased appetite. I want pain relief, relaxation, and to just feel good.\"\n_____________________\nTry a whole plant extract in tincture form with a high ratio of CBD:THC, maybe 30:1 or even 15:1. Its up to you to decide what feels good and what it means to feel relaxed.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nTo address both issues you say you do not want, I would highly recommend a topical cream like Sweet Releaf. When cannabis is applied to the skin, it affects the body very differently than smoking, eating, or ingesting it. You don't get psychoactive effects because it doesn't penetrate directly into the bloodstream in any quantity sufficient to induce psychoactivity, but rather is absorbed in the various skin levels via tiny capillaries throughout the dermis. But it does address the pain rather quickly in the area where applied, usually within 5 to 10 minutes and lasts several hours or even through the day depending on how deep or chronic the pain is. For arthritis, I recommend re-applying the topical when pain returns. Usually, once or twice a day is enough.Generally speaking, once the pain lifts, it's much easier to relax and feel better. I've never had anyone tell me that our topical increases appetite the way smoking or eating cannabis does. I hope this is helpful.\n\ndidi","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6685-markdown","title":"Question about vaporizor temperature settings...","slug":"question-about-vaporizor-temperature-settings","content":"\"I've read about vaping using the temperature control to get the compounds that you need, but what about the remaining unused compounds?  For instance, let's say I use my vaporizor with the right THC:CBD cannabis ratio for sleep at night, and set it at about 400 degrees... would the unused compound THC-V remain in my vaporizor for use the next day?  Would I be able to re-use the same material and vape at 428 degrees to take advantage of the THC-V for the anti-inflammatory properties and appetite suppressant? \"\n_____________________\nIf you have not vaporized them yet the compounds are still there. Those temperatures are not as hard of a limit as you describe, however. In a perfectly isolated simulation the difference between 427 and 428 degrees means that all of those compounds have been left untouched, but, because we are in a dynamic environment, things are not so clearly outlined. A lot of vape devices have a chamber that creates suction, i.e. a vacuum, which will change the boiling point of those compounds. Other factors in your space, like altitude and humidity will affect things as well (Water boils at 212F in Death Valley, but at 202F in Denver). You can still vape that cannabis and get those compounds from it, but it will be a diminished experience.\n\nYou will find much more usefulness from your already vaped bud (AVB) through making tinctures or edibles. Check out some great ideas here: https://www.hellomd.com/answers/57719957a923a4000b0001c4/what-do-i-do-with-the-flower-i-vaped\n\nryan\n_____________________\nIf it's unused it can be used again until it becomes a black fine residue,,Use Indica to help sleep and relax and use Sativa for a more alert focus and upbeat..\n\njazzman","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6668-markdown","title":"My husband is taking THC for brain cancer and is vomiting and nauseous lately. Could it be the THC?","slug":"my-husband-is-taking-thc-for-brain-cancer-and-is-vomiting-and-nauseous-lately-could-it-be-the-thc","content":"\"My husband has been on THC for brain cancer for two months now--he has 1 month to go to complete his 60 grams--have been up to .5 grams within a 12 hour time frame for about a week now.  However, he has become very nauseous recently and has thrown up the last dosages I have given him. Also, he does not have much of an appetite and has lost weight.  His brain tumor keeps him bedridden because that's how the tumor has affected his mobility and gait.  When he sits up in bed he gets nausea. Thus, instead of curing nausea and increasing his appetite something seems to be creating the opposite effect--more nausea and vomiting.  Do you believe it could be the medical marijuana?  I mix his primarily THC with CBD oil and sometimes add a CBD tincture with the THC.  Would you please advise?\"\n_____________________\nYour husband is taking THC pills? Marinol? I would switch to a whole plant extract with CBD and THC that also contains the other cannabinoids and terpenes found in cannabis. This should be more effective.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nSmoking or vaping cannabis can help with the immediate symptoms of nausea and vomiting. You can also put the oil on his gum and let it absorb through his mucous membranes. Obviously, this is a complex situation and there may not be one cause for his symptoms. YOu should also make sure the product you are giving him has been tested by a lab. CBD impacts the effect of the THC so you might try giving it independently. Again, inhalation can have an immediate impact on nausea.\n\ndneice\n_____________________\nUnfortunately in this population progression of disease can lead to these types of symptoms.  If you have not already done so, please contact your physician so that they can rule out acute issues such as hydrocephalus, acute bleed, increased edema, or rapid progression of disease.  Cannabis should assist with nausea and vomiting rather than exacerbate it.\n\nNP Joshua","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10932-markdown","title":"My Dad, recovering from chemotherapy, asked his doctor for cannabis treatment and got prescribed Marinol","slug":"my-dad-recovering-from-chemotherapy-asked-his-doctor-for-cannabis-treatment-and-got-prescribed-marinol","content":"\"and it's not working. Marinol (aka: Dronabinol - the active ingredient) is a synthetic version of THC and is often prescribed to combat nausea and/or to stimulate appetite - both common symptoms of chemotherapy.  However, the drug does not seem to work at all.  Any suggestions?  \"\n_____________________\nWhere does your dad live? Do whatever is needed to help him. Some states have cbd laws in place, and treat small amounts of medical cannabis as a minor infraction. (not a crime for which one is arrested) \nMarinol can be helpful, but whole plant cannabis is far more effective. \n\nMarinol is the trade name for Dronabinol. It is pure synthetic delta9-THC PLUS the 2.5 mg capsule contains gelatin, glycerin, sesame oil, and titanium dioxide; 5 mg capsule contains iron oxide red and iron oxide black, gelatin, glycerin, sesame oil, and titanium dioxide; 10 mg capsule contains iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow, gelatin, glycerin, sesame oil, and titanium dioxide. (from rxlist.com)\n\nPeople tend to experience more side effects from marinol than they do with whole plant cannabis. Pure THC can cause people to experience very strong psychoactive effects, including paranoia and  anxiety. \nMaybe most importantly is that marinol can be difficult to dose, as the oral capsules do not take effect for several hours, while inhaled cannabis can provide relief within minutes. \n\nWhole plant cannabis has over 50 different cannabinoids, of which delta9-THC is just one. All of these cannabinoids, terpenes, aromatics and other compounds work together, providing a synergistic effect stronger than the sum of their parts. \n\nLester Grinspoon, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School, stated in the 2001 issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy:\n\"I have yet to examine a patient who has used both smoked marijuana and Marinol who finds the latter more useful; the most common reason for using Marinol is the illegality of marijuana, and many patients choose to ignore the law when they believe that the difference between the two puts their health, comfort or economic well-being at risk.\nIf patients were legally allowed to use marijuana, relatively few would choose Marinol.\nL. Grinspoon, MD\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10721-markdown","title":"Could marijuana be making me less hungry?","slug":"could-marijuana-be-making-me-less-hungry","content":"\"I smoke marijuana to stimulate my appetite, but my friend recently told me that it can actually have the opposite affect and suppress your appetite if you are smoking alot. I'm a 24 year old guy. Is this true?\"\n_____________________\nYes, people do have paradoxical reactions to any medications. Loss of appetite is on the same line of complaints as binging from overstimulation of the appetite and in the middle is normal so anything along that line can give you the the symptoms you are experiencing. Higher THC tends to stimulate the appetite in some people but with long term use or frequent use, we often hear complaints of nausea and this would indicate the receptors are full and you may need to take a cannabis holiday since tolerance has developed.\nSmoking marijuana does tend to be the fastest way to stimulate the appetite but it must be done in small doses to achieve appetite stimulation successfully.\nI really don't like recommending cannabis for appetite stimulation since most Americans gain ten pounds per year and in five years that's 50 pounds.\nGuys really need to lift weights to bulk up and gain weight plus you'll love your body because it won't look like cottage cheese and it doesn't take much weightlifting since men have testosterone to help fill out the muscles.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10666-markdown","title":"Increased hunger pains or stomach cramps... the \"munchies\" when ingesting cannabis","slug":"increased-hunger-pains-or-stomach-cramps-the-munchies-when-ingesting-cannabis","content":"\"I have been ingesting cannabis oil or edibles. When I use cannabis, i get hungry a lot more rapidly than I do when I am not using it. I get pretty intense hunger pains or cramps... is there a way to decrease this symptom other than eating more food than usual?\"\n_____________________\nThe \"munchies\" are a common side effect of cannabis use and are attributed to THC's action on cannabinoid receptors. Just like most side effects, the appetite stimulation due to cannabis may decrease over time with regular use. Some patients also find that sipping water, as opposed to eating, may help stave off appetite. \n\nOn the same token, strains lower in THC may have less of an effect on appetite, and strains high in THCV (South and East Africa) may actually suppress appetite by counteracting THC!\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10648-markdown","title":"I have been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. ","slug":"i-have-been-diagnosed-with-myasthenia-gravis","content":"\"I need to have my spleen removed. I am also on chemo for tumors that have appeared my lungs. I am losing weight and wondering if cannabis could help with nausea from chemo and appetite too. I am already on so many drugs though, I don't want to complicate things more. Your advice? \"\n_____________________\nMyasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system creates proteins (antibodies) that block or damage acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction.  Acetylcholine is necessary for muscle stimulation; therefore, patients with myasthenia gravis experience muscle weakness and fatigue which tends to worsen with activity. One of the mainstays of medicinal therapy is acetylcholinesterase inhibition which prevents the turnover of acetylcholine.  This allows higher levels of acetylcholine and more time for acetylcholine to interact with its receptor and cause muscle contraction.  \n\nIt turns out the cannabis not only modulates (inhibits) the immune system but also inhibits acetylcholinesterase.  The exact mechanism is not known at this time, but the good news is that cannabis may be helpful as a supplemental therapy for myasthenia gravis!\n\nAs far as offsetting the side effects of chemotherapy, cannabis has been helpful for many patients living with and treating cancer.  Cannabis helps alleviate nausea and vomiting and is a powerful appetite stimulant.  In general, cannabis does not adversely interact with other medications, because it has a different mechanism of action than most drugs.  Still, it is recommended that you discuss using cannabis as a supplemental therapy with your oncologist.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10569-markdown","title":"After discovering that THCV and CBN are helpful for osteoporosis, appetite suppression and PTSD, I now seek strains.","slug":"after-discovering-that-thcv-and-cbn-are-helpful-for-osteoporosis-appetite-suppression-and-ptsd-i-now-seek-strains","content":"\"Can you point me in a direction to find landrace strains, such as Durban Poison and Willie Nelson, which don't seem to be readily available? (tried Leafly and googling to no avail) I'm currently vaping and using tinctures and edibles for sleep but would love to find a strain for the osteoporosis and to decrease the munchies. Thanks for any help you can offer.\"\n_____________________\nActually, cannabis does help to preserve the bones but osteoporosis can only be reversed if you have the building blocks to make new bones. If you are over 60 years old, you may need to add as spray in the mouth that supports the body's ability to make its own human growth hormone to stimulate new bone production but again you still need the building blocks. For new bones you must have an adequate blood level of vitamin D3. It is almost impossible to obtain enough Vitamin D from the sun because the skin will rapidly age and skin cancers may result from excessive exposure. Take your vitamin D3 because it is a hormone, not a vitamin and it is necessary to put the calcium in your diet into the bones where it belongs. If you do dairy products and do you eat meat, you are getting too much phosphorus and you will further deteriorate your bones. The best dietary calcium to build bones is obtained in seaweed and dark leafy greens and a diet that minimizes meat, sugar and caffeine. When you exercise it stimulates the bones to become more solid so in essence you're telling your body exactly where you want the calcium to be placed provided you have adequate vitamin D3. I also discourage patients from smoking their medicine, when we want exact amounts given for tissue repair, I suggest you take a tincture for more accuracy. Good luck in your search for the exact right bud to help your bones also.\n\ndrolson","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":2,"currentPage":2,"id":4957,"name":"Appetite","slug":"appetite","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}