There are two main types of cannabis plants, sativa and indica . These two types of cannabis plants can be combined to make hybrid strains. Each individual strain of cannabis can provide a range of different effects, which provides customers with a wide range of benefits.
Indica buds provide a strong body high, it is the more stereotyped kind of cannabis as it is known to make users sleepy or to become ‘couch-locked.’ It is great for deep relaxation, insomnia and can help users improve their appetite. Smoking sativa is a great alternative for those who like the more energetic and uplifting effects. Great for daytime or simply getting creative.
Cannabis strains range from pure sativa to pure indica or will have varying amounts of both in hybrid strains. Hybrid’s will typically come as either 30% indica – 70% sativa, 50% – 50% combinations, or 80% indica – 20% sativa strains. Since sativa’s and indica’s have different effects and benefits, certain cannabis strains are better to target different illnesses or needs.
Indica or indica dominate strains are typically used by customers who need help with anxiety, pain, loss of appetite, and sleep disorders. Indica dominant strains are great for relaxation or meditation. These strains typically have a strong sweet or sour odour.
Benefits of Indica:
Sativa or sativa dominate strains are wonderful for daytime use and anyone looking for something to enhance their creative outlet. It has uplifting or ‘cerebral’ effects which can provide people with new insights or ideas. Sativa strains typically have more of a grassy odor.
Benefits of Sativa:
Cannabis is a wonderful plant with many benefits and many forms to fit every persons specific needs. More people are opting for edibles, cbd oil, tincture as well as other forms of cannabis. This provides people, who may not wish to smoke cannabis, other options to meet their medical cannabis needs.