There is some indication that medical marijuana terpenes can be helpful for PTSD. For example, linalool has been shown to be beneficial for anxiety and stress relief. Other terpenes that may be beneficial for PTSD include limonene, myrcene, and pinene. These terpenes have been shown to have anti-anxiety, antidepressant, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Additionally, medical marijuana strains high in CBD have been shown to be helpful for PTSD. CBD has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Strains of medical marijuana that may be helpful for the treatment of PTSD and similar medical conditions include:
Granddaddy Purple: This indica strain is high in linalool and limonene, and has moderate levels of CBD.
Harlequin: This sativa-dominant strain is high in pinene and myrcene, and has moderate levels of CBD.
ACDC: This hybrid strain is high in CBD and low in THC.
Cannatonic: This hybrid strain is high in CBD and low in THC.