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Limited evidence

Alzheimer's & dementia & cannabis

Limited evidence, mostly for agitation in dementia, plus preclinical work. No cannabinoid is established to treat the disease.

Sources: NASEM 2017

Most-studied cannabinoids

THCCBD

Safety & cautions

Frail/elderly patients are sensitive to CNS effects.

Community-associated strains 40

These 40 strains are community-reported for alzheimer's & dementia — reflecting user tags, not clinical evidence. Ordered by how widely each is reviewed. The research above is the reliable guide.

Lemonhead OG
NYPD
Green Hornet
Sour Flower
Thai Haze
Kill Bill
Power Plant
Valentine X
Great White Shark
GI001
G13 Haze
Aberdeen
Critical Jack
Swiss Indica
Hempstar
Jack the Ripper
Mazar I Sharif
ASH
Julius Caesar
Swazi Gold
Alien Abduction
Alien Dawg
Chem Scout
Critical #47
Enigma
Gorilla Biscuit
Gorilla Punch Auto
Gorilla Zkittlez Auto
Green Goddess
Jacks Cleaner
Omega Dawg
Purple O.G. Kush
Purple Tangie
Qrazy Train
Sour Apple
Sour Sunset
Sweet Tart
Tardis
Tres Dawg
Willy Wonka

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This page reflects the current published evidence and community reports, and it is a work in progress. Areto is committed to expanding and refining it as new research emerges — so it can genuinely help medical patients make informed choices. If you are a clinician, researcher, or patient with peer-reviewed sources to add, email us at genetics@areto.tech.

Areto Genetics is an educational cannabis catalog. Nothing here is medical advice, and no strain is proven to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Cannabis affects people differently and carries real risks. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before using cannabis for any condition — especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, an adolescent, taking other medications, or have a heart, liver, or psychiatric condition.