Indica vs Sativa
Table of Contents
- What’s difference between Sativa and Indica?
- Indica vs Sativa – Benefits and Effects
- Taste The Difference
- Popular Strains
- In Summary
With Marijuana becoming more socially accepted not only for its Medical value but for recreational use as well, many want to know what the difference is between the many strains and their effects. However, to better understand the strains, its important to first learn the differences between the 2 kinds of marijuana plant; Indica & Sativa, what they do and how they can help.
While the two species of Marijuana plant, Cannabis Sativa & Cannabis Indica share many similar qualities each of them have specific traits unique to only them.
In this article you’ll learn more about the differences between Sativa & Indica, the strains they produce, and what their effects are.
What's difference between Sativa and Indica?
Starting from the beginning these two strains take on a look of their own. Cannabis Sativa can grow very tall with long flowers with an almost airy look to them. Sativa plants are easily identified by their long thin leaves that are a light green color. Whereas, Cannabis Indica is a shorter and more plump looking more Bush-like. The leaves on an Indica are wider, fatter leaves that are a darker more luscious green.
Indica vs Sativa - Benefits and Effects
While no conclusive research is available yet, many studies are being done right now into what the benefits of cannabis are. For many years users have boasted about the many medical and therapeutic benefits that cannabis has had for them. Indica strains are believed to hold more medicinal properties, containing higher levels of CBD (cannabinoids). CBD is the compound in cannabis that has long been praised for its ability to help with many physical and mental illnesses.
Sativa is believed to have a more euphoric-energetic high, and this has been used medically for many years to combat fatigue and to brighten the users mood. Research has found that people with clinical depression who use Sativa strains have temporarily improved moods.
You can check out some of the different mental illnesses that cannabis helps in our other blog!
Again, while research is still being done, throughout time the effects of different strains of cannabis have become more well known among users. Enough users have had similar effects while using Sativa and Indica strains of cannabis that they have come to this general consensus: Cannabis Indica strains are far more indicative of feelings of relaxation and are known to have sedative like effects making the user feel more calm. The “High” users have when using Indica strains seem to effect the body more and the mind less, this is most likely because of the higher levels of CBD found in Indica Strains of Cannabis. Sativa strains however have been reported to make users feel more energetic and uplifted. to have a “Head High” most likely due to the higher levels of THC found in sativa dominant strains.
One of the more notable difference between Indica and Sativa is when users choose to consume them. Because of the higher levels of CBD found in Indica dominant strains of cannabis many users to boast about its ability to help them fall asleep. In many studies Indica has been used to help treat insomnia. Whereas the opposite effect has been seen in Sativa dominant strains so many users prefer to use them during the day to help keep them energized and uplifted.
Taste The Difference
Popular Strains
Given all the differences between sativa and Indica dominant strains, its important to know what strains may be beneficial for you. The strains listed above are some of the more popular strains for both plants. However if you ever want to know what the different facts about a specific strain of Cannabis you can use the popular cannabis facts app Leafly.
In Summary
As you have learned there are many differences difference between Sativa and Indica from taste, smell, appearance the effects and perceived benefits. Its important to remember that although its these differences may be accepted as truth to some, there is no True evidence that there are conclusive differences between Indica and Sativa cannabis strains. However available research has proven that each users experience is unique. So do your research and find which strains work best for you!
