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Cachexia (wasting) & cannabis

High-quality trials are negative for cancer cachexia — dronabinol was inferior to megestrol acetate, and cannabis extract was no better than placebo. Cannabinoids do not reverse metabolic wasting.

Sources: Cachexia trial (Jatoi 2002, JCO)

Most-studied cannabinoids

THC

Safety & cautions

Best trials show no benefit.

Community-associated strains 44

These 44 strains are community-reported for cachexia (wasting) — reflecting user tags, not clinical evidence. Ordered by how widely each is reviewed. The research above is the reliable guide.

Cali Kush
Willy's Wonder
Darth Vader OG
Purple Alien OG
Mercury OG
Sour Willie
Neptune OG
Thai Haze
Strawberry Satori
Big Bud
Critical Kush
Nigerian Silver
Satori
Liberty Haze
Aberdeen
Swiss Indica
Cataract Kush
Purple Widow
Warlock
K-Train
Buddha Tahoe
Gorilla Cookies Auto
Red Diesel
ASH
Banana Purple Punch Auto
DeadHead OG
Mango Haze
Alien Abduction
Ancient OG
BC Big Bud
Cactus Cooler
Chem Cookies
Cold Creek Kush
Deep Purple
Enigma
Jazz
Larry OG
Locktite
Mango Tango
Panama Red
Rocklock
Rug Burn OG
Strawberry Gorilla Auto
White Sangria

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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.

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