iHemp Magazine iHemp - Issue 6 - Jun 2019 | Page 22

cannabis in the NEWS Sativa: to rule the day 2 Major types of cannabis plants are Sativa and Indica. Each strain has it's own range of effects on the body and mind resulting in a wide range of medicinal benefits. Sativa strains tend to provide a more energizing experience. Indica strains generally provide a sense of deep body relaxation. Sativa leaves have the traditional “weed leaf” appearance usually associated with cannabis. Sativa is the stimulant. Where Indica is the relaxer. Indica cannabis strains are usually a better sleep aid than sativas, which are typically thought of as more energizing marijuana varieties. Knowing if an indica or sativa is better for sleeping depends on many things, including your personal needs and how a certain strain affects you. Indicas emit a much more pungent and skunky profile. These will let the people 22 indica: to rule the night around you know you have weed in your pocket much faster than a sativa will. Indica plants typically grow faster and have a higher yield than the sativa variety. Medicine produced from cannabis Indica plants have higher CBD and lower THC counts. The major qualities of indica medicinal strains include: increased mental relaxation. Generally speaking, indicas are best for physical ailments such as pain and inflammation, and sativas are best for mental conditions such as depression and ADHD. However, there are certainly exceptions based on the individual. Hybrids can take after either parent, or be a blend of both. The goal is usually to create a strain with desirable characteristics from each parent. We hope you'll be better prepared to distinguish a sativa from an indica, whether as a plant or with buds. q 23