Indica strains provide sedative, euphoric, and relaxing effects making it a great choice for night time use. This strain type also provides support for medical conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Lupus, and Muscular Dystrophy. The effects are the complete opposite of sativa strains.
In the strain naming world, strains that include Kush in the name are related to indica genetics.
Indica strains are great for sleep, appetite, anxiety, depression, and relaxation. The high THC levels connected with indica strains can provide a heightened psychoactive effect with a full-body high.
Strain types like Grape Ape, Hindu Kush, and Afghani can help with depression, fatigue, and relaxation that are common symptoms in conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Epilepsy.
Indica strains also help with:
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Nausea
- Insomnia
Indica strain effects provide a body high which will leave you sedated and in a relaxed state. This is much to do with the high THC levels combined with other cannabinoids that indica breeds maintain. Other effects can include happy, talkative, couch-lock, and sudden sleepiness.
Indica Effects:
- Sedative
- Hungry
- Relaxed
- Body High
- Sleepy
Indica plants are short and bushy with wider leaves than the sativa plant and produce dense buds or “flower”. Most breeds of indica strains have the highest THC count out of all the marijuana strain types.
Indica strains originated in the Middle Eastern region of the world in places like Morocco, Afghanistan, Thai, or Pakistan.
Aroma: Indica plants have a range of different tastes like Lavender, blueberry, and earthy (Death Star).
Plant Height: up to 8 ft. (indoors)
Yield Size Average: Indoor indica plants can produce around 15 oz. to 25 oz. per plant
Grow Time: 8 – 12 weeks