What Are Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid Strains?
First of all, strains represent different varieties of
The most common and basic strains are Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid, which will be described below.
Indica, Sativa, And Hybrid
Learning about Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid is the best place for you to start when you are wanting to learn about
Indica And Sativa Basics
Indica and Sativa plants different in appearance. Indica plants are short, bushy, and have broad leaves, and Sativa
Indica and Sativa affect the
Indica Effects
–Compared to Sativa, Indica plants generally have lower THC levels and higher CBD levels CBD is known for providing pain relief and other restorative uses. As a result, Indica plants are highly valued for medical purposes. The medicinal benefits are summarized below:
- Acute Pain Relief
- Muscle and Mental Relaxation
- Nausea suppressant
- It helps increase your appetite, which, for example, benefits someone, who because of chemotherapy, has a poor appetite.
- Insomnia Cure
As far as psychological effects, Indica will make you sleepy; therefore, it is best used at night. This sleep effect has made some call Indica, “In da Couch.” Indica is said to give the user more of a body high instead of the Sativa head high.
Side Effects Of Sativa
Sativa plants are the preferred choice for recreational, daytime users as Sativa increase the users’ productivity, creativity, and alertness. These above effects are why Sativa is described as giving its users a “Mind High.” Because of Sativa not putting it’s smokers to sleep, it is the preferred for recreational, daytime
Sativa isn’t necessarily known for medical purposes, it has been known to help in the following:
- Reduce Anxiety and Depression
- Chronic Pain
- Increases Energy
cannabis strains.
Indica Strains
- Purple Kush
- Afghan Kush
- Granddaddy Purple
- Northern Lights
- Do-Si-Dos
- Zkittlez
- Strawberry Banana
Sativa Strains
- Maui Wowie
- Sour Diesel
- Jack Herer
- Durban Poison
- G13 Haze
Hybrid Strains
- Acapulco Gold
- Blue Dream
- White Widow
- Gorilla Cake
- Gorilla Glue 4
- Bubba Kush
Industry Pioneers