Pain Management Guidelines

Granddaddy Purps, or Granddaddy Purple (Purple Cannabis Strain), is the mass produced strain that is a cross of Purple Urkel and Big Bud. This plant contains tight internodes and dark green to purple leaves. For patients who suffer from a health condition where there is a lot of pain, Granddaddy Purple is a strong analgesic that immediately affects the body. There have been many studies that have shown that that cannabinoids (found in marijuana) helps reduce pain and other stressful symptoms.

Granddaddy Purple’s grape tinge color is reflective of its sweet grape taste that is not long lasting. The effects of Granddaddy Purple is long lasting, but not overpowering when taken in the correct dose. This marijuana strain provides tremendous body pain relief and can help alleviate chronic pain and inflammation. It is quite a potent strain so it is recommended that one use this strain in the late evening or if someone is afflicted with chronic pain and requires a daytime nap. It is important to watch the dosage when taking Granddaddy purple to prevent falling asleep. Medicinally, this marijuana variety has been given to cancer / chemotherapy patients for pain and nausea relief. The effects of this medicinal drug are quite long lasting. It also provides more energy than a typical indica strain.

Because of its pure ‘indica’ heritage, Granddaddy purple is predisposed to have a short bushy stature and it branches extensively. This medicinal marijuana plant can be grown indoors in soil or hydro and it is very hardy grower.  As well, this plant can yield between 0.5 and 3.5 ounces each. If grown outdoors, it can yield between 8 ounces and 5 pounds.

The effect of Granddaddy Purple is a calm and light sensation. It is beneficial for people with pain because it does not make people feel numb as it is not as heavy as other marijuana strains. It will make the pain diminish so it is good for a variety of conditions that have accompanying pain such as neurogenic pain, migraines, Fibromyalgia, cancer treatment, severe arthritis, AIDS…etc. It has also been used for such conditions as: body tension relief, sleep aid, mood elevation, appetite stimulation for people suffering from eating disorders, anti-anxiety, general mental and physical relaxation, and anti-depression. As well, it is a numbing strain that eliminates lower back pain and achy limbs.  Although you are very relaxed after you use it, you are still quite clear headed. Grand Daddy Purple is a highly recommended medical marijuana strain for pain.

Marijuana (cannabis) is the most widely used illegal drug in many developed countries. Medical studies have shown that marijuana has medicinal properties that alleviate a wide number of medical conditions. Granddaddy Purple is one marijuana strain out of thousands of strains that has been shown to be effective in alleviating pain.