Indica vs Sativa

Though there are thousands of different strains of herb, they fall into two different categories: indica and sativa. Many strains today are a crossbreed of both indica and sativa.

Indica: The term “indica” was first coined by French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1785. He came up with the term to differentiate between the more heady sativa. Indica originates from the Middle East. Aesthetically, the indica plant is shorter than the sativa plant. Indica is also more dense with broader leaves. The flowering period of the indica plant is seven to nine weeks. Indica plants are better suited for growing indoors. Indica buds are more compact and dense. Indica gives the user a more calming and relaxing high, the type of high that people think of when they think of the typical stoner. The indica high affects the body more than the mind.

Benefits Of Indica

+Full Body High: Indica gives the user a more potent high than sativa, one that can be felt throughout the body

+Anti-inflammatory: Indica works very well against inflammation, which is the cause of many common ailments

+-Easier To Grow: Indicas grow better indoors which make them ideal for growing in secret.

+Sleep Aide: Indica works very well to combat insomnia and is commonly used as an effective sleep aide.

+Less Likely To Cause Anxiety: The type of high indica offers is better for treating anxiety, which means the user will be less likely to become paranoid

+Useful For Treating Seizures: Indica is often used to treat acute and chronic seizure disorders

+Higher CBD Content: Indica has a higher content of the cannabinoid CBD which makes it effective in treating chronic pain

+Better Flavor: Indicas have a fruitier flavor than sativas, which makes them taste better to a lot of people.

Liabilities Of Indica

-Couch Lock: Indica can cause the dreaded couch lock, making it difficult for the user to engage in any physical activities.

-Makes You Sleepy: Unless you are trying to fall asleep, this can be a burden, especially if you have obligations during the day such as work, school, etc

-Difficult To Grow In Large Quantities: Since indicas grow better indoors, they are difficult to grow in large quantities, unless you have a large indoor growing operation. Indica also produces less buds per plant

-More Potent Smell: Indica plants have the more potent skunky smell associated with herb. This strong odor makes it more difficult to cover up.

Benefits Of Sativa:

+High Is More Energetic: A sativa high gives the user more energy than an indica. Sativas make it easier for the user to complete activities and socialize with a crowd

+Sativas Are Better For Depression: Sativas are better suited for treating mood disorders like depression and make it easier to interact with people in day to day life.

+Immune System Support: Sativas tend to be better for the immune system than indicas are.

+Effective Treatment For Headaches: Since sativas affect the brain more than an indica, they are better at reducing stress and alleviating causes of headaches.

+Promotes Creativity: The energetic high that a user gets from a sativa is thought to boost creativity, as well as positive thinking.

Liabilities Of Sativa

-More Difficult To Grow: Sativas grow better outdoors which makes them more difficult to grow in some situations. They also take longer to grow.

-Crops Are Yield Less Returns: Sativas take longer to grow and they are more difficult to grow because they contain less chlorophyll than indicas. As a result they grow less buds than an indica plant.

-More Likely To Cause Anxiety: Sativas are more likely to cause anxiety than indicas because the high is a psychoactive one, rather than a physical one.

-More Likely To Cause Anxiety: Sativas are more likely to cause anxiety than indicas because the high is a psychoactive one, rather than a physical one.

-May Cause Restlessness: Sativas are not well suited for nighttime, while indicas help the user fall asleep, a sativa can worsen insomnia.

-Increase In Heart Rate: Sativas cause an increase in heart rate which can be an issue in users with heart problems.