skunk is a specific variant of cannabis and is so - called because it has a very strong odor , but these days it has been the generic designation for all versions of the drug . it is regarded as stronger because it contained dramatically less elevations of the primary ingredient in cannabis , tetrahydrocannabinol ( thc ) . it also contains relatively lower elevations of cannabidiol ( melbourne ) , it is an anti - psychotic substance that can moderate the affects of psilocybin on the overall health of users .
The "skunk" cannabis is used to treat mental health problems.