Understanding Strains
Different species of Cannabis are called strains. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are two of these strains. Strains refer to the specific breed of each individual plant. Physical differences of plants, such as the leaves shape, patterns of the branches, or differences in height are used to identify the different strains. Over the years, man and nature have helped to evolve these strains, lending to the different physical effects that the strains have when used.
Sativa Strains
Sativa strains grow tall and thin, with light green leaves. They do well grown in an outside garden.
Popular strains include:
Amnesia Haze
Beloved by morning users, it offers an uplifting boost.
Green Crack
Users are rewarded with a blast of exhilarated energy.
Cherry AK
With a sweet, fruity smell and taste, this 70% sativa-dominant hybrid can help elevate a bad mood.
Sour Diesel
Despite a diesel smell, this strain offers the highest happiness quotient.
Sativa strains have an uplifting effect and offers cerebral high that includes:
- Laughing uncontrollably
- Engaging in in-depth conversations
- Thinking Creativity
Indica Strains
Indica strains are a bushy plant that can grow between 3 and 6 feet tall and are suitable for growing indoors.
Popular strains include:
Bubba Kush
With a coffee and chocolate taste, this strain has a heavy tranquilizing effect.
Herojuana
To battle insomnia, this strain induces a heavy, relaxing sleep.
Northern Lights
This pure indica is known to have come from the "mother plant."
Skywalker OG
This 85% indica-dominant hybrid is known for its healing properties for those with PTSD.
Indica strains have a relaxing, sedative effect, often used to:
- Reduce stress
- Relieve pain
- Limit anxiety
Hybrid Strains
There are more than 779 strains of cannibas, over half of them are hybrids.
Popular strains include:
Blue Dream
Offers a balanced high, along with full body relaxation while energizing the mind.
GSC, aka Girl Scout Cookies
This strain is a more extreme version of Blue Dream, so go easy!
Headband
Great for pain relief and feeling of elation.
Pineapple Express
This sweet, tropical strain leaves one feeling happy and euphoric.
Hybrid strains offer a mix of effects, combining the traits they inherited from their parent strains. Hybrids are known to:
- Offer a relaxing body effect
- Create balance of mind and body
- Limit anxiety
