Indica vs. Sativa: What's the Difference?

Sorry for the recent disappearing act. This "Polar Vortex" and insane amount of snow has had my time taken up. Not to worry readers, I'm back on track and will continue to share my knowledge and tips with you all. Today's topic is the differences between Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa. These two species of cannabis both have the ability to create a "high" we all enjoy but each one has different effects.

Sativas are typically a very cerebral high that makes you more energetic and creative. It's a wonderful choice for daytime use and for those that need to lift their mood. A very good sativa will put you at one with yourself and elevate your mood and have you giggling and smiling. It really gets your brain going and helps you focus as well. I know, "weed makes you focus?" Yes it actually can, if you smoke the correct strains. Generally any sativa or sativa dominant hybrid strain will help you focus immensely. It really helps get your creative juices flowing. Some of the best music *cough*anything Pink Floyd *cough* has been the result of a few good hits of sativas. If you feel wound up and stressed or just "out of it", this is the stuff for you.

Sativas:
Sativa plants are taller, take longer to mature, have less chlorophyll and more accessory pigments (accessory pigments protect the plant from excessive sunlight). As Sativa strains have less chlorophyll than Indica they take longer to grow, mature, and require more light.
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Indicas are more of a body high that is more physical and sedated. That's not to say your head doesn't get fuzzy when yo consume it. When you see stoners in movies that just lay on the couch the whole time and zone out, that's typical of an Indica high. Your entire body feels very relaxed and you often experience what is commonly referred to as, "couch lock." It usually makes you really sleepy, so this would be great for those with sleeping problems. That's also why it is ideal for nighttime use.

Indica plants are short, bushy, mature early, have more chlorophyll and less accessory pigments (accessory pigments protect the plant from excessive sunlight). As Indica strains have more chlorophyll than sativa they grow and mature faster.
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Sativa Uses:

• Energy
• Pain Relief
• Headaches
• Mood Elevation
• Increases Focus
• Stimulates Appetite
• Helps Lower Depression
• Useful PTSD Treatment

Indica Uses:

• Anxiety Relief
• Sleep Aid
• Muscle Relaxant
• Pain Relief
• IBS/IBD/Crohn’s treatment
• Anti-inflammation
• Reduces intra-ocular pressure
• Reduces nausea
• Reduces seizures
• Relaxation/Sedation
• Relives headaches and migraines