Does cannabis lower blood pressure and if so, what are the best strains?

Published July 13, 2016

Initial use of THC can cause blood pressure and heart rate to rise. Chronic THC use can lower blood pressure and heart rate in some patients but not everyone. It is not recommended as treatment for hypertension because the cardiovascular response is not predictable.

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