Understanding Indica, sativa and hybrid strains make you a smarter stoner. Educating yourself about the different options means you can always make the best decision for you. Indica and sativa are the two major cannabis classifications, but can also be put together to create a hybrid. All three categories of weed come with unique properties making them suitable for different people and different needs.
When you shop at BudExpressNOW you can browse high-quality strains in each group: indica, sativa and hybrid. Keep reading to learn more about the different physical properties, origins, benefits, and medical use of each group.
Indica Cannabis Strains
Physical Properties
Indica plants mature over 8-12 weeks and are usually short and wide with broad leaves. At their tallest, they may only reach a height of 4 feet, which makes them a great plant to grow indoors. The yield of an indica plant is somewhere between 1 and 3 ounces per plant. Its buds are usually very strong in flavour, and resemble the aroma of berries, candy or sour and skunky.
Geographical Origins
Indica cannabis plants originate from areas between 30 and 50 degrees latitude. This includes countries in the Middle East such as Turkey, Morocco, and Afghanistan. Today, marijuana is grown all over the world.
Benefits and Medical Uses
Indica strains offer a full body high as opposed to altering the mindset. They are physically calming and relaxing. “Couch lock” is often used to describe indica’s sedative-like effects.
Their typical uses are as follows:
– Pain or chronic pain (for example, patients suffering multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and chemotherapy)
– Anxiety or stress
– PTSD
– Insomnia
– Loss of appetite
– Tremors (for example, patients suffering Parkinson’s Disease)
Sample Strains
Strain names including Kush” are typically indica strains. Some examples are Watermelon, Blueberry, Romulan, LA Confidential, and Northern Lights #5—all of which are available for purchase in a indica sample pack.
Sativa Cannabis Strains
Physical Properties
Sativa plants tend to grow tall and thin over a 10-16 week period. They may reach over 25 feet in height. This makes them suitable for outdoor growing. The yield of a sativa plant is therefore higher than an indica plant, falling somewhere between 3 ounces and 1 pound per plant. Sativa marijuana leaves are slender and pointy in shape.
The buds tend to have earthy aromas and flavours, like grass or herbs.
Geographical Origins
Sativa cannabis plants originate from areas between 0 and 30 degrees latitude. This includes countries such as Colombia, Mexico, and Thailand. Today, marijuana is grown worldwide.
Benefits and Medical Uses
Sativa strains are responsible for cerebral highs. They are mentally uplifting and energizing.
Their typical uses are as follows:
– Focus and creativity
– Introspection and self-reflection
– Social activities (for example, in patients with social anxiety)
– Mood management (for example, in patients with depression)
– Fatigue
Sample Strains
Strain names including Haze are typically sativa strains. Some examples are Pineapple Trainwreck, White Lightning, Grape God, Hempstar, and Strawberry Cough—all of which are available for purchase in a sativa sample pack.
Hybrid Cannabis Strains
Hybrids fall somewhere on the indica and sativa spectrum. This is achieved by cross-breeding different cannabis plants. The make-up of the hybrid strain may be indica-dominant, sativa-dominant, or balanced. Their physical properties, benefits, and medical uses are dependent on the strains mixed into them. Balanced hybrids include strains such as White Cheese, White Castle, UK Cheese, White Lightning, and Headband.
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