skunk is a specific style of cannabis and is so - called because it has a very strong aroma , but these days it has developed the generic term for certain preparations of the cannabis . it is regarded as stronger because it contained much higher levels of the active ingredient in cannabis , tetrahydrocannabinol ( cannabis ) . it also produces much lower level of cannabidiol ( cbd ) , which is an anti - psychotic substance that can moderate the effect of nicotine on the mental health of victims .
The "skunk" cannabis is used to treat mental health problems.