As a newcomer to the use of medical or recreational marijuana, knowing a bit about the different strains, or varieties, of cannabis will be important. Different dispensaries may have different names for the cannabis indica strains, cannabis sativa or hybrids, which are a mixture of both or different strains within each.
Of the options, cannabis indica strains, or C. indica varieties, are the most popular for many patients and recreational users. They are grown on bushes that tend to be very short and thick, more like a true bush. The effects of using cannabis indica strains tend to include more of a body high or a physical mellowing and relaxation than the other varieties, including the hybrids.
Typical Recommendations For Use
All of the different cannabis indica strains will have slightly different properties and are better for the reduction or elimination of specific symptoms. In general, the use of C. indica is for anxiety, sleep disorders and diseases or condition whose symptoms include chronic pain.
It has a moderate level of THC at about 17 to 19 percent for most strains and a CBD that ranges from low to medium. CBD is the cannabidiol, and it is not responsible for creating the body or mental “high” associated with THC. However, it is linked to reducing convulsions and seizures, reducing nausea and vomiting, addressing psychosis and even working to combat the formation of cancer cells.
In research, CBD is also highly effective in the treatment of anxiety and depression as well as having high antioxidant properties that can be helpful in degenerative neurological diseases. It also only has to be present in low levels in relation to THC to achieve these results.
All cannabis indica strains have higher levels of CBD than cannabis sativa strains, which is another reason this is a key consideration for many patients.
Strains To Consider
When looking at different cannabis indica strains, it is important to compare the TCH and the CBD levels. There are also hybrids, which allow you to have a larger percentage of the indica and a smaller amount of the sativa to create a nice balance in the body relaxation and the somewhat energizing or mental type of high that occurs with use.
Talk to your dispensary about the different strains and options they offer. Finding the right combination of TNC and CBD to address the symptoms you are experiencing while allowing you to maintain the mental and physical alertness needed throughout the day will be important, but it is possible with the various cannabis indica strains and hybrids on the market today.
