First Pick: OG Kush

OG Kush is the first pick for nausea and appetite. Reported THC range: 18% to 24%. Terpenes often include myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene. Users report less nausea and more appetite. Side effects include dry mouth, dry eyes, and sedation at high doses. Start with 2 puffs or 2.5 mg THC. Wait 15 minutes. Add more in small steps.

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THC binds CB1 receptors in the brain and gut. The FDA approved dronabinol, a synthetic THC, for chemotherapy-induced nausea and for appetite loss in AIDS patients. Strain reports are not clinical trial data. Labels and batch tests vary.

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Other Options

Girl Scout Cookies

THC range: 19% to 25%. Terpenes: caryophyllene, limonene, humulene. Reports list nausea relief, appetite rise, and body heaviness. This strain suits evening use. High doses can cause sedation and dry mouth.

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Green Crack

THC range: 16% to 22%. Terpenes: pinene, myrcene, limonene. Reports list nausea relief and alertness. Appetite reports are mixed. This strain suits daytime use. Some users report anxiety at high doses.

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Northern Lights

THC range: 16% to 21%. Terpenes: myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene. Reports list nausea relief, appetite rise, and sleep. This strain suits night use. Sedation is a common side effect.

Jack Herer

THC range: 18% to 23%. Terpenes: terpinolene, pinene, caryophyllene. Reports list nausea relief and focus. Appetite reports are mixed. This strain suits daytime use. Dry mouth and dry eyes are common.

How to Compare

Check three numbers on the label: THC %, total terpenes %, and batch date. Ask for a COA. A COA lists cannabinoids, terpenes, and contaminants. High THC does not always mean better nausea relief. Some users report better results with 1:1 THC to CBD. CBD can reduce THC side effects, but CBD can also reduce THC effects.

Dose matters. 2.5 mg THC is a low dose. 10 mg THC is a high dose for new users. Oral products take 30 to 120 minutes to start. Inhaled products take 1 to 5 minutes. Keep a log: strain, dose, time, nausea score, appetite score, side effects.

Bottom Line

OG Kush is the first pick. Girl Scout Cookies is the next option for evening use. Green Crack and Jack Herer fit daytime use. Northern Lights fits night use. Product labels vary by brand and batch. Medical evidence supports THC drugs for nausea and appetite loss. Strain-specific evidence is thin.