Indica

“Indica” refers to a subspecies of the cannabis plant, known scientifically as Cannabis indica. It’s one of the two main types of cannabis, the other being Cannabis sativa (and a third, less common one, Cannabis ruderalis).

Here’s a quick breakdown of Cannabis indica:

• Characteristics of Indica Plants:
• Shorter and bushier than sativa’
• Wider leaves
• Grows faster and yields more budsOriginally native to the
• Hindu Kush region (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan)

 Effects

• Often associated with relaxing, sedative effects
• Sometimes described as a “body high”
• Commonly used for:
• Evening or nighttime use
• Stress, anxiety, pain, and insomnia