Marijuana is one of the world’s oldest crops, with its cultivation dating back over 6000 years. The Indica strain of cannabis was discovered in 1783 and originated in the Middle East specifically, in the Hindu Kush mountains (strains with “kush” in their name are primarily Indica). Having grown in a much more hostile, rocky environment, the plant was able to evolve with several unique characteristics. To stay protected from the harsh conditions in which it developed in places such as Morocco, India and Afghanistan, cannabis Indica produces resin, which is an organic, sticky substance that is packed with cannabinoids. For this reason, the strain is extremely potent and has been found to have a number of medicinal benefits including pain relief, appetite stimulation and muscle relaxation.
Overview Of Indica
Indica strains have the following traits:
- Plants are short
- Plants are bushy and feature wide leaves
- Plants are usually darker in color
- Color is often has a purple hue
- Buds are firm and densely packed
- Grows more rapidly
- Strains have a higher yield than Sativas
- Usually high in CBD and low in THC
- Muscle relaxation
- Mental relaxation
- Decreased nausea
- Decreased acute pain
- Increased dopamine
- Increased appetite
Indica High Effects
- Heavy body high
- Sedation and couch-lo k
- Heady psychoactive effects such as time distortion
- Increased appetite (munchies)
- Improved sleep
- Reduced inflammation
- Headache, migraine and chronic pain alleviation
What Are The Medical Benefits of Indica?
- Fibromyalgia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Lupus
- Insomnia
- Sleep apnea
- Depression
What are the strongest indica strains?
- Purple Kush
- Death Star
- Ice Wreck
- Kosher Kush
- Gorilla Glue