If you’re thinking of taking a trip to your local dispensary in Las Vegas for the first time, or even if you’ve been taking trips every week for a while a now, you might have seen terms like “hybrid,” “sativa,” or “indica” and not known what they mean. And, you might have just decided to go with a product that sounds good to you. However, there is a difference between these 3 types of cannabis and indica strains might be the type of weed that gives you the high you’re looking for.
Below, you’ll learn all about indica, what it means, what it does, and how it compares to other cannabis types. If you’re ready to get high on an indica, shop at our online store or stop by our dispensary. We offer free delivery and curbside pickup.
The bottom line is that the term “indica” in the modern cannabis market typically serves as a shorthand for cannabis that produces full-body effects that relax you. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the terms “indica,” “sativa,” and “hybrid,” though. But don’t worry, we’re here to break that down for you.
The words “indica” and “sativa” refer to the type of cannabis plant that your cannabis flower comes from. There are two main types of cannabis plants: Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa. Hybrid cannabis is, as you might expect, a combination of these two plants. The indica plant is shorter with broader leaves while sativa is taller with narrow leaves.
It is commonly thought that the two plants have different chemical makeups—specifically that indica typically contains higher amounts of CBD and less THC, while sativa is the opposite with higher amounts of THC and lower amounts of CBD. However, this isn’t necessarily the case.
In reality, indica and sativa have very similar chemical makeups and there is no evidence that either plant on their own produces flower that’s any different. While certain cannabis strains may have higher or lower levels of THC and CBD, it really has nothing to do with whether or not the flower came from an indica plant versus a sativa plant. In fact, most indica or sativa is actually some sort of hybrid of the two, even if it’s not labeled as such.
What really differentiates one cannabis strain from another is their CBD and THC (or cannabinoid) levels and their terpene content. CBD and THC levels vary from strain to strain, based on the effect that the strain is supposed to produce—again, having nothing to do with whether that strain is labeled “indica” or “sativa.” While most people think indica has high amounts of CBD and lower amounts of THC, there are actually some indica strains that have much higher levels of THC than some sativa strains. Instead, it’s usually the combination of a strain’s CBD and THC levels that produce its specific effects.
Terpenes are also important in determining what effects a cannabis strain produces. Terpenes are more commonly known as what causes the different aromas cannabis can have. Certain types of terpenes can create different aromas. However, different terpenes can also produce different effects. For example, myrcene is found in many indica-typed strains like Grandaddy Purple, leading researchers to believe that myrcene may be one of the terpenes that cause the relaxing effects of indica strains.
So, what you really need to know is that indica strains give you bodily sedation effects. This doesn’t necessarily relate to high levels of CBD or low levels of THC, though. Especially if you’re sensitive to THC or if you’re looking for a specific effect from your cannabis, you should research specific strains and their contents or speak with your doctor.
So now you know what the word “indica” actually means. But how does it actually make your mind and body feel? Indica-type strains are typically associated with cannabis that gives you a body high. Basically, indicas relax you, making them great for nighttime chillouts. Indica strains also help your body produce more dopamine, helping some of your body’s physical functions. All this means that indica strains can help with things like:
Sativa strains, on the other hand, are associated with energizing cerebral highs. Sativas are typically great for social gatherings or if you just want to light up during the day. Sativa strains can help with things like:
The effects of hybrid strains can vary widely, covering both indica and sativa effects and everything in between. Since hybrids are typically grown to target certain effects, they’ve also been known to help with things like:
If everything you’ve read so far has you thinking that indica strains might just be the weed for you but you’re not sure where to go to find indica in Las Vegas needs—we’ve got you covered! Las Vegas ReLeaf is exactly the place you’re looking for. We have a wide variety of indica products including flower, edibles, vapes, and pre-roll packs.
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