How do you know the difference between Indica and Sativa strains? Anyone who has ever smoked weed, eaten an edible or used a vaporizer knows that there are two strains of weed: Indica and Sativa. But what really is the difference between the two and how to you tell them apart?

The Plant Itself

There are a few different indicators when looking at a marijuana plant to tell whether it is a Sativa or Indica strain. Sativa cannabis plants are light green in color, grow tall and lean and have long and narrow fan-like leaves. On the other hand, Indica cannabis plants have dark green leaves, are shorter and denser, and their leaves are short with wide fan-like leaves.

The Effects Between the Two

It’s pretty well known that Sativa strains give you a more uplifting and energetic feeling and are best used for day-time activities while as Indica strains make you feel more relaxed and tired and are best for nighttime use. Indica strains deliver more of a body-high whereas Sativa strains deliver more of a head-high. Sativa strains are often associated with being alert, having more creativity, having increased energy as well as being uplifting and euphoric. Indica strains are more often than not used to help stimulate appetite, help you; your mind and your body relax, can be a beneficial sleeping aid and act as a pain reliever in most instances.

In addition to Indica and Sativa strains there are also Hybrid strains which can either be an Indica dominant Hybrid or a Sativa dominant Hybrid. A strain that is considered Indica dominant is crossed with a Sativa strain resulting in a “hybrid” plant. The Indica strain is dominant over the Sativa strain so you will feel more of the effects from the Indica strain rather than the Sativa, and vice versa for Sativa dominant hybrids.

Weed Delivery in OC

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California’s new recreational laws regarding cannabis use have cleared the way to safe and effective treatments for common ailments including muscle pain and spasms.

In a study by the NCBI, patients with central nervous system conditions such as multiple sclerosis or acute spinal injury often find relief though the use of medical marijuana.

Another research paper has concluded that marijuana use can significantly reduce the need for opioids, such as Vicodin, Norco, codeine or hydrocodone by as much as 64%.

The body’s anti-inflammatory response is directly linked to the Endocannabinoid System. THC and CBD bind to these receptors and trigger a therapeutic reaction, thereby relieving a patient’s pain.

If opioid substitution is your goal, a potent indica strain could offer the relief you seek. Original indica strains such Afghan Kush or Hindu Kush were created for their sedative-like high, bringing relief from stress, anxiety and pain. Modern indicas such as Gorilla Glue, Grandaddy Purp or Northern Lights increase the potency over these original landrace strains even further.