Indica Cannabis Strain

Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa are two types, or strains, of the cannabis plant. The dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds of cannabis are what make up marijuana, or weed. Cannabis plants have over 100 compounds, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which causes a “high,” and cannabidiol (CBD), which does not.

As plants, the two strains look different. Indica is a shorter plant with broader leaves and a woody stalk. Sativa is tall with thin leaves, and they grow more quickly. There are also many types of hybrid plants with properties of both strains.

Sativa and indica are closely related, but they have differences. Each has a different ratio of CBD to THC, and that can change how they affect your body. But plant strain is only one of the things that impact this. Certain terpenes (compounds behind how some plants taste and smell) can affect mood, energy, and come in different quantities in different strains.

Even though the strains are different physically and chemically, experts say you can’t look at a cannabis plant and predict how it will affect your body. These plants have been bred and hybridized for so long that some researchers now say there isn’t a clear distinction between the two.

In fact, one study found that strains labeled as indica were just as closely related to strains labeled sativa as they were to other indica strains.

Most of the strains you find on the market these days are hybrids, and most are bred to increase the level of THC. But experts also say that another important part of how a strain will make you feel – or how it may be used to treat certain medical conditions – is the combination of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Some cannabis terpenes are:

Linalool
Myrcene
Limonene
Alpha-pinene

Because cannabis hybrid strains – mixed breeds of both sativa and indica – are so prominent, often weed types are called “indica-dominant” or “sativa-dominant.” With that in mind, here are some facts about the original, pure versions of these weed strains.

What Is Indica?

The cannabis indica strain originally comes from dry climates in India, South Africa, and Asia. It generally has a higher CBD content than cannabis sativa, but the CBD-to-THC ratio is very close to 1:1. People often describe its smell as “skunky.” Indica is also known as hemp.

Indica Effects

The higher CBD content in indica can mean that for many people, it causes a relaxing, soothing feeling in the body. But experts also point to its higher levels of the terpene myrcene as a reason for a sleepy feeling. For this reason, some people choose to take this strain in the evening hours.

Indica Uses

Many medical cannabis strains contain a hybrid form of the indica strain. Some of the more common situations people use it for include:

Non-migraine headaches
Nerve pain or numbness
Spasticity
Joint pain
Arthritis
Insomnia
Chronic pain
Fatigue
Low appetite

Indica Strains

Many cannabis indica strains are cultivated in Afghanistan for hashish. Some strains include:

Afghan Kush
Skywalker OG
Purple Sunset
Northern Lights
Afghan Kush
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Guru #10

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