Category Archives: Indica

A Cannabis indica plant may have a CBD/THC ratio 4-5 times that of Cannabis sativa. Cannabis with relatively high ratios of CBD:THC is less likely to induce anxiety than vice versa. This might partially be due to CBD’s antagonist effects at the cannabinoid receptor, compared to THC’s partial agonist effect. The relatively large amount of CBD contained in Cannabis indica, means, compared to a sativa, the effects are modulated significantly. The effects of Sativa are well known for its cerebral high, hence used daytime as medical cannabis, while Indica are well known for its sedative effects and preferred night time as medical cannabis. Indica plants are normally shorter and stockier plants than Sativas. They have wide, deeply serrated leaves and a compact and dense flower cluster. The effects of Indicas are predominantly physical and sedative. Due to the relaxing nature of Indicas, they are best used for non-active times of the day, and before bed. Indica strains generally have higher levels of CBD and CBN and lower levels of THC.