Indica Strains
At the chemical level, the Indica and Sativa strains have a different composition of their cannabinoid content; as well as in the balance of other phytochemical compounds, such as terpenes and flavonoids. Sativa strains tend to have a high THC content and low CBD content. While pure Indica strains tend to show a lower THC content and a slightly higher CBD. But, thanks to the breeding. You can find both Indica and Sativa strains with different concentrations of cannabinoids THC: CBD. However, indica varieties are better known for the “indica high effects” they produce. Indica CBD does not make us feel drugged. Instead, it serves to alleviate things like anxiety, inflammation and the perception of pain.
How to tell the difference between indica and sativa:
Indica cannabis strains are shorter and bushy. Its leaves are thick and dark green, due to a greater amount of chlorophyll. The Indicas produce heavy and aromatic buds and yields that are generally higher than those of a Sativa. They also tend to have a shorter flowering period than Sativas. Which is why they are usually preferred for indoor growing.
In general, the effect of the Sativas strains is usually described as a strong and edifying cerebral high. While the Indicas tend to produce a greater corporal effect of buzz.
| Qualities of Sativa: | Qualities of the Indica: |
| Invigorating and invigorating | Relaxing and quiet |
| Stimulates creativity and thinking | Relieves pain and discomfort |
| It causes a feeling of well-being | Reduces anxiety and stress |
| Relieves headaches and migraines | Help to sleep |
| Reduces nausea | Reduces inflammation |
| It stimulates the appetite | Helps to mitigate spasms and convulsions |
| Mitigate depression | It stimulates the appetite |
Medical and Health
The medicinal and/or pharmacological effects of indica cannabis that are proven are varied.
The medicinal use of indica CBD will generate the following effects:
- A sensation of euphoria, relaxation and sedation.
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Appetite stimulation
- Reduction of nausea and vomiting.
- Actions on motor coordination and muscle tone are favourable.
- A decrease in intraocular pressure.
- Hypothermia.
- Actions on the respiratory system such as dilation of the bronchi.
- Cardiovascular effects such as hypotension and tachycardia.
- Neuroendocrine effects such as a decreased release of different sex hormones and increased release of hormones related to stress responses.
- Immunomodulatory effects: in low doses stimulates immune system responses. In high doses, decreases them.
- Anti-proliferative effects, that is, prevents the growth of some tumours.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About indica:
- It comes from Pakistan and India. It is a type of cannabis much appreciated by growers and those who consume it.
- Its morphology marked by the arid and dry climates. Which it has to face in its places of origin, facing times of drought. That is why its size is small, squat and compact, shaped like a Christmas fir.
- Its stems are robust and broad leaves of a very characteristic dark green color. And have dense and heavy flowers loaded with high levels of THC.
- These are called as the famous varieties “To sleep”, as they produce a powerful body relaxation, known as the sofa effect. And that is why considered as a great option as medical marijuana.
- In India, Indica Cannabis is used in religious ceremonies and is commonly used by naturalist medicine.
