Charlotte's Web — strain profile, effects & genetics

Charlotte's Web is the world's best-known medical hemp strain — named after Charlotte Figi and bred for her rare epilepsy. Very high CBD, almost no THC.

Charlotte's Web is a Hybrid (Indica-dominant) (Hemp landrace × R4 (Stanley Brothers)) with < 0.3 % THC and 15–20 % CBD. Effects: calming, balancing, pain-relieving, anti-convulsive. Dominant terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene. Aroma: Earthy, piney, lightly sweet-herbal.

Short definition

Charlotte's Web is a Hybrid (Indica-dominant) strain bred from Hemp landrace × R4 (Stanley Brothers). Origin: Colorado (Stanley Brothers), 2011 — entwickelt für Charlotte Figi.

Charlotte's Web is the world's best-known medical hemp strain — named after Charlotte Figi and bred for her rare epilepsy. Very high CBD, almost no THC.

Type & Genetics & origin

Type: Hybrid (Indica-dominant).

Genetics: Hemp landrace × R4 (Stanley Brothers).

THC and CBD levels

Typical values in well-bred phenotypes: THC < 0.3 %, CBD 15–20 %. Classic CBD strain — non-psychoactive, legally sold in Switzerland under 1% THC.

Effects

Reported effects: calming, balancing, pain-relieving, anti-convulsive.

As with any strain, the experience depends on dose, tolerance, set and setting.

FAQ

Is Charlotte's Web Indica or Sativa?

Charlotte's Web is a Hybrid (Indica-dominant).

Is Charlotte's Web strong?

Charlotte's Web is CBD-dominant (15–20 %) with only < 0.3 % THC — non-psychoactive, noticeable relaxation without a high.

Which terpenes dominate in Charlotte's Web?

Mainly Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene.

Does Charlotte's Web make you sleepy?

Not in the classic sense — CBD calms without sedating like THC indicas. May support sleep, no couch-lock.

Is Charlotte's Web legal in Switzerland?

Yes — as a CBD variety with under 1% THC, freely sold to adults (18+).

Charlotte's Web Strain — Effects, Genetics, THC & Terpenes (2026)