Charlotte's Web

The history of Charlotte’s Web is centered on Charlotte Figi, a young girl diagnosed with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. After conventional treatments proved ineffective, her family turned to cannabis-based extracts. The Stanley Brothers provided an oil derived from a cultivar they had originally named Hippie’s Disappointment—a title reflecting its 30:1 CBD-to-THC ratio and lack of intoxicating effects. Following the successful reduction of Figi’s seizure frequency and intensity, the brothers renamed the strain in her honor.

The strain gained national prominence following reports by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, whose documentation of its efficacy in pediatric and adult patients helped shift public and medical perspectives on low-THC cannabis. Users typically report a sense of gentle relaxation and mental clarity, noting the absence of traditional intoxicating effects due to the strain's high CBD and negligible THC content.