Cannabis calms anxiety. Everybody knows this. In fact, every DC dispensary will vouch anxiety as being one of the most common reasons people use weed. However, some controversy exists. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, can induce anxiety in very high doses and in heavy users. As the U.S. National Library of Medicine explains, its anxiolytic effects rely greatly on responsible use.  

Best Weed for Anxiety: Granny Za’s Top 10 Picks

With so many cannabis products on the market, finding what you need can prove a challenge. Products derive from different strains, with different cannabinoids, and differing ratios of them. No two strains are the same. Some are anxiolytic. Some are not. While some experimenting is necessary to find what works for you, these are Granny Za’s top 10 choices for anxious patients:  

1. Gorilla Glue #4 (Flower) – Indica 

Gorilla Glue #4 is a slightly Indica-dominant cross between three popular strains: Chem’s Sister, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel. Hard-hitting and notoriously potent, Gorilla Glue #4 will relax body and mind, forgetting all anxiety in the process. What really makes this strain ideal is that effects last some time, leaving you calm, happy, and quite content with life for several hours. 

THC:18% to 32% 

Flavor: Sweetly diesel-like, with spicy hints of chocolate and coffee  

Best Time: Late afternoon, evening  

Buyer’s Tip – Go slow. Gorilla Glue #4 can get sleepy fast in high doses.  

2. Black Russian Cartridge (Vaporizer) – Indica 

This half gram Black Russian cartridge is nothing like the drink. This is the offspring of the infamous White Russian and Black Domina strains, and it will leave you feeling calm, giggly, sleepy, and everything but anxious. With CBD as high as one percent, the panic-stricken will quickly calm down. Concentrated as it is, effects can be heady. Certainly, it improves mood.  

THC: 81% 

CBD: 1% 

Flavor: Tropically sweet, like berries and oranges 

Best Time: Evening, bedtime 

Buyer’s Tip – This is a tasty vape. However, you only need one hit. Maybe two. No more. 

3. Bruce Banner Tincture (Extract) – Sativa 

Bruce Banner Tincture, derived from a notoriously potent and delicious strain, is an ethanol-based concentrate that treats anxiety very effectively. CBD levels are very high too, as are some other cannabinoids, like CBN. Despite its Sativa-heavy genes, this tincture is powerfully relaxing. Specifically, with its Incredible Hulk lineage, effects are infamously strong.  

THC: 78% 

CBD: 1% 

Flavor: Sweet, like berries, with strong diesel tones.  

Best Time: Daytime 

Buyer’s Tip – Effects can take an hour or so to feel. Wait for it. The buzz is coming.  

4. Petro Chem (Flower) – Hybrid 

Petro Chem, a rare, evenly balanced hybrid, crosses the iconic Original Glue strain with MoonBow. The result is a fast- and hard-hitting strain with creative, uplifting and euphoric effects. The perfect calming choice for relieving overwhelming anxiety. Energizing and light-headed, Petro Chem is perfect for daytime adventure. Hiking. Sightseeing. Work.  

THC:19% to 28% 

Flavor: Sweet and citrusy, with hints of spicy tropical fruit 

Best Time: Anytime 

Buyer’s Tip – Ideal for daytime use, in moderation. Too much can be fun, but very unproductive. 

5. Gelatti Mints Cartridge (Vaporizer) – Hybrid 

The Gelatti Mints cartridge comes with a half gram of potent extract. A nicely balanced hybrid, this strain crosses Animal Mints with Gelato 41, two tasty strains. For the anxious, it focuses the mind elsewhere. It puts you “in the zone” and allows you to forget your stress. Vaping will quickly leave you happy, buzzy, and productively stimulated in mere seconds. No time for anxiety.  

THC: 78% 

Flavor: Creamy vanilla, with a sweetly sour undertone. 

Best Time: Daytime, early evening 

Buyer’s Tip – This buzz might keep you up in big doses. Get busy. Start projects. Finish old ones.  

6. Sea Salt Chocolate (Edible) – Hybrid 

Granny Za’s Sea Salt Chocolate bars, with 10 pieces of dark chocolate dosed at two milligrams each, are popular for those treating anxiety and related issues. Calming, not overly strong, and perfect for getting on with the day, many patients devour these to keep anxiety at bay. While effects might take some time to feel, they last quite a time longer than most other products. 

THC: 20mg

Flavor: Salty dark chocolate. 

Best Time: Anytime 

Buyer’s Tip – As much as you might want to eat all these chocolates at once, choose restraint.  

7. Dog Walker 3-Pack (Pre-Rolls) – Indica 

Dog Walker Pre-Rolls come in packs of three. This pungent Indica-heavy strain combines Albert Walker OG and Chemdawg 91 genes. Skunky, potent, and outright smelly, these pre-rolls offer immediate relief from even the most crippling anxiety. It is calm, focused, and initially stimulating. However, it will soon put you into a blissful, deep, and very peaceful sleep.  

THC: 20% to 26% 

Flavor: Chemical flavor, hinting strongly of pine.  

Best Time: Late afternoon, evening, bedtime 

Buyer’s Tip – In large doses, Dog Walker is very potent. Avoid heavy machinery.  

8. Motorbreath Cartridge (Vaporizer) – Indica 

 All you need is the Motorbreath cartridge when anxiety gets high. This vaporizer is ideal for calming anyone, no matter how severe their panic gets. A Chem D and SFV OG Kush baby, Motorbreath is a strong-hitting, warm and tingly, numbing physical buzz that relaxes body and soul. Completely. This strain can tranquilize, glue you to your couch, and very happily so.  

THC: 75% 

Flavor: Citrusy, but with a powerful diesel taste. 

Best Time: Late evening, bedtime 

Buyer’s Tip – Prepare hearty, healthy snacks beforehand. You will get serious munchies.  

9. Diesel Tincture (Extract) – Sativa 

Dinafem’s Diesel tincture is an ethanol-based extract that delivers a heady, creative, and energetic buzz that puts anxiety out of mind completely. Concentrated like this, potency is exceptional. Available in 450-gram bottles, this product can last a good while. A drop or two is all you need to treat anxiety quickly and effectively. Too much and effects can get rowdy.  

THC: 80% 

CBD: 1% 

Flavor: Diesel, as its name implies, with hints of earthy, woody elements.  

Best Time: Daytime, early evening 

Buyer’s Tip – Share with friends for a social experience. In moderation, of course.  

10. Jack Herer Cartridge (Vaporizer) – Sativa 

For a productive, panic-free day, Granny Za’s Jack Herer cartridge is just what you need. This Sativa-dominant strain gets its traits from its famous parents: The classic Haze, Northern Lights and Shiva Skunk strains. Happy and uplifting, giggly and social, this vaporizer will remove all anxious feelings and leave you euphoric, content, extremely busy, and very, very stoned.  

 THC: 80% 

CBN: 1% 

Flavor: Citrus fruits, like lemons and oranges.  

Best Time: Daytime, early evening 

Buyer’s Tip – This is an active strain. Get outdoors, enjoy some exercise, feel the sun.   

Best Dispensary in Washington DC 

Famed for its high-quality cannabis products, Granny Za is a popular medical dispensary in DC. Tested products, knowledgeable staff and strong community trust position Granny Za perfectly to offer dedicated patient-first services. If you suffer from anxiety of any kind, then consider cannabis for relief. Visit our website today and start with these products. There are many more.  

FAQs 

Can cannabis worsen anxiety, cause paranoia? 

Too much THC can lead to feelings of paranoia in some people. For this reason, although rare, it is wise to use cannabis moderately, especially if you enjoy the THC and its subsequent high.  

Is cannabis anxiolytic? 

Yes. Cannabis has proven anxiolytic properties in responsible doses, making it ideal for relieving anxiety and its related symptoms.  

Which cannabinoids work best for anxiety?  

Cannabinoids work best with other cannabinoids. They need each other to express specific effects, called the Entourage Effect. However, low doses of THC with high doses of CBD offer the most calming response. If THC is too high, CBD can help combat paranoid side effects.  

 Is Granny Za’s a medical dispensary? 

Granny Za is a licensed medical dispensary in Washington D.C. In line with the state’s cannabis laws, the store does not sell recreationally. While recreational use is legal, its sales are not.  

Do I need an Adult Patient Card to buy weed for anxiety? 

You need a medical card to buy cannabis legally in Washington D.C. Fortunately, Granny Za makes this process incredibly quick, easy, and hassle-free when you apply through its website.