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Substantial evidence

Epilepsy & seizures & cannabis

Purified CBD (Epidiolex) is RCT-proven and FDA-approved for three specific syndromes — Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut, and tuberous sclerosis complex — with significant seizure reduction. This is CBD specifically; THC is not indicated, and whole-plant cannabis is not proven for epilepsy generally.

Sources: Epidiolex · FDA approval (CURE Epilepsy)

Most-studied cannabinoids

CBD

Safety & cautions

Liver enzyme elevation; interacts with clobazam. Use only under specialist care.

Community-associated strains 88

These 88 strains are community-reported for epilepsy & seizures — reflecting user tags, not clinical evidence. Ordered by how widely each is reviewed. The research above is the reliable guide.

ACDC
Platinum Bubba Kush
24k Gold
Mag Landrace
Crystal Coma
Black Afghan
Tyson
Cali Gold
Snow Monster
Crescendo RBx1
Afghani CBD
805 Glue
Ghost Cookies
Haleigh’s Hope
Pineapple Chunk
Frisian Dew
Black Bubba
1:1 Buddha's Smile
Gandalf OG
3D CBD
Godfather Purple Kush
Green Poison
Gremlin
Marcosus Marshmellow
Blue Raspberry Snow Cone
GI001
Johnny’s Tonic
Bubble Gum
G13 Haze
The Gift
Jack 47
Aberdeen
Aurora Indica
Critical Jack
Kid N' Kookies
Somango
Swiss Indica
Acid
Blackberry
Athabasca
Hempstar
Money Maker
Skunk Haze
Alien OG
Buddha Haze
Cannatonic
Training Day
Blue Afghani
Buddhas Sister
Chem Valley Kush
Grape OX
Green Candy
Jean Guy
Anubis
Avidekel
Banana Diesel
Black Cherry Gelato
Blueberry Pie
Cactus Cooler
Candy Jack
Charlotte's Web
Cookie Monster
Double Diesel
Edelweiss
First 48
Gelato 44
God's Green Crack
Goo
Gummy Bears
Hawaiian Punch
Khufu
La Affie
Love Potion
Omega Dawg
Pez
Platinum Kush
Puck Yeah
Purple AK-47
Qrazy Train
Ringos Gift
Sour Banana
Sour Chem
Sour Grape
Sour Joker
Sour LSD
The Truth
Velvet Glove
White Elephant

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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.