WHAT IS AN INDICA PLANT?

Indica cannabis plants are typically shorter and bushier than their Sativa counterparts. Indicas can grow up to 20 feet high if planted outdoors, but indoors they usually stay under 5ft tall with the help of proper cultivation techniques! Indica plants typically grow for 6 to 8 weeks before they’re ready for harvest– much faster than sativa’s 9-12 week growing time. Their leaves are wide and their branches grow closely together, giving them a dense bushy appearance. This sets indica apart from Sativas which have long narrow leaves with an arrangement that is looser in comparison.

HISTORY OF INDICA

In 1785, Lamarck discovered a different kind of cannabis plant growing in India—one that generated an intensely euphoric high when smoked or consumed. He wanted to differentiate these intoxicating plants from the European hemp they grew beside him and named them “cannabis indica” for their affinity towards Indian soils.

The terpenes in fresh indica buds make them smell different from sativa. Indica smells musty and pungent, while the smoke tastes sweet and fruity with floral undertones. When smoked, these edibles have earthier flavors than those found on cannabis bred for their high THC content which means they’re perfect if you want an energy boost or insomnia relief without any psychoactive effects!

BENEFITS OF SMOKING INDICA

Indicas are a great choice for those looking to relax and unwind. These relaxing strains will have your muscles feeling more relaxed as well as mentally calm, providing relief from any stress or anxiety you may be experiencing!

Indica strains are a great choice for those who suffer from anxiety and insomnia. They also help to stimulate appetites, especially when you have difficulty eating due the stress of life’s difficulties!

People who are being treated with chemotherapy for cancer find that cannabis, in particular, can relieve them of nausea and pain which often come with side effects.

Indica strains have been proven to benefit people with various diseases and disorders including:

Insomnia
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
Sleep Apnea
Depression

EFFECTS OF SMOKING INDICA BUDS

Indicas are known to produce a heavy, highly sedative and relaxing body high. This feeling can be compared to being “stoned” which is what people usually expect when they get high.

Indicas are a great choice for relaxing and winding down at night. They have some of the most powerful psychoactive effects, but they also provide soothing relief from stress or pain!

Indica effects include: