skunk is a local variety of cannabis and is so - called because it has a very strong smell , but these years it has become the prescription term for all forms of the cocaine . it is assessed as strong because it contains relatively higher concentration of the original ingredient in cannabis , tetrahydrocannabinol ( thc ) . it also contains somewhat lower proportions of cannabidiol ( palmerston ) , which is an anti - psychotic substance that can moderate the effect of thc on the emotional healthcare of individuals .
The "skunk" cannabis is used to treat mental health problems.