Indica, Sativa and Hybrid
The distinction between Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid strains.
Historically, marijuana is often classified into two major categories: Indica and Sativa.
INDICA
SATIVA
Dark, broad leaves
Thin, lighter leaves
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS | INDICA
UP TO 2-4 FEET TALL
INDICA | ORIGIN COUNTRY
Afghanistan
Pakistan
India
Turkey
Powerful,
evening sedatives
Relaxed,
ready for bed
SATIVA | PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
UP TO 6-20 FEET TALL
ORIGIN COUNTRY | SATIVA
Africa
Southeast Asia
Central America
Parts of Western Asia
POSSIBLE BENEFITS
Possible mental and physical relief
Reduces chronic pain
Reduces nausea
Improves focus and creativity
Less overall pain
Boosts serotonin
Greater appetite
Increases dopamine levels
Energizes mood
Reduces depression
HYBRID
Modern day strains are essentially all hybrids; typically dominant in either Indica or Sativa. Hybrids are new and unique strains that are bred from an Indica and a Sativa plant. Ideally, a hybrid inherits most of the beneficial medicinal properties of both its parents. Breeders can “cross” any two strains in an effort to create a new strain that delivers the best possible medicinal efficacy.
Happiness
Anti-anxiety and
anti-depressant
POSSIBLE EFFECTS
