SATIVA VS INDICA.WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

 Anyone who’s ever walked into a cannabis dispensary has probably seen strains labeled indica, sativa, or hybrid. But how useful are these designations? What are the effects of indicas and sativas? And should you choose a strain based on those effects? In this article, we’ll go over the difference between indicas and sativas, the myths, and the best ways to go about choosing a cannabis strain.

The Difference Between Indica and Sativa

Unfortunately, there are a few myths circulating out there in the cannabis world about the difference between indica and sativa. The most popular of the myths seems to be that all indicas will produce a heavy body high, while all sativas produce uplifting, energetic highs. There is also a myth that indicas have more THC than sativas. Not true.

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At one point in history, you could probably make some solid claims about the different characteristics of the two. But after a few decades of hybridization and underground breeding, those days are gone. Unless you can score landrace strains, there is really such thing as a true indica or sativa anymore. Every strain available at a dispensary is really a hybrid; some are more indica-dominant, and others are more sativa-dominant.

Sativa Effects vs. Indica Effects

While there is some truth to the myth that that indica-dominant strains can produce a more body-heavy high, while sativa-dominant strains provide a more invigorating cerebral high, it isn’t always the case. What really affects the way a strain will make you feel is the combination of cannabinoids and terpenes.

So how do indica-dominant strains get their reputation for producing a “couch-locked” feeling? It's probably because, for the most part, indica-dominant strains have higher levels of the terpene named myrcene. But why sativa-dominant strains get the reputation for being uplifting isn’t well understood.

Again, relying on indica and sativa designations to predict a strain’s effects isn’t the best way to go about it, and we will go into further detail about better methods of picking a strain later in the article. But first, let's take a look at some of the different effects indicas and sativas have a reputation for.

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Indica-Dominant Effects

The most well-known effect of indicas is that they produce a heavy body-high. They are famous for promoting a level of sedation known as “couch lock.” Indicas also have a reputation for giving you the munchies and relieving physical aches and pains. A lot of people enjoy them at bedtime to help promote sleep

Sativa-Dominant Effects

Sativas, on the other hand, are known for producing a stimulating “head high.” People like to use them to help banish depression, as well as boost focus and creativity. While some use them to help reduce anxiety, other people claim that a sativa will increase their anxiety. They are famous for producing an overall sense of well-being that is more appropriate for use during the daytime

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