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
The Indica strain of cannabis is known for producing a body high and being a good sleep aid. It grows to a height of around 2 to 6 feet on average and produces around 1.5oz to 2.5oz per plant. Cannabis farmers that cultivate their crops indoors tend to favor these plants due to their shorter height and ability to grow quickly. They flower within 8 to 12 weeks, producing rapid results for cultivators. Indicas are generally more potent than Sativas, another popular strain of marijuana.
Indica strains commonly contain a terpene (a hydrocarbon derived from a plant’s essential oil) called alpha-Pinene which is an organic compound that exists in sage and rosemary oils and in several pine tree species. Pinene is known to increase energy and mental focus, but it is also useful as an antiseptic, bronchodilator and expectorant.
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
Indicas produce a heavy, highly sedative, and relaxing body high that is often called “being stoned” and is what most people expect being high is like.
Because of their powerful psychoactive effects and calming effects, indicas are perfect for relaxing or night-time use.
If you’ve been smoking Indicas, you would know that they’re basically ‘organic sleeping pills’ because of how sleepy and rested you feel.
The indica high is basically a body high, where your entire body falls into a calm, slow, sedated state that is very different from the head high which people experience when they consume a Sativa strain.
Common indica effects include:
- 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?
As relaxing and calming strains, Indicas are perfect for relaxing the muscles as well as the mind.
Indicas have a high-level CBD concentration that make them perfect for anyone who needs to treat symptoms like muscle spasms, chronic pain, and nausea.
Because of their heavy sedative effects, Indica strains are ideal for anxiety and sleep deprivation and also stimulate appetites for those who are struggling to eat.
Indica strains have also been proven to benefit people with various diseases and disorders such as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Lupus
- Insomnia
- Sleep apnea
- Depression
What are the strongest indica strains?
Indica strains are perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a long and tiring day but some strains can pack quite a potent punch.
If you’re someone who enjoys getting stoned out of their mind and needs to find the strongest Indica strains out there, you’ve come to the right place.
The following strains will not only knock all your stress, anxiety and exhaustion out, they will also deliver an incredibly powerful euphoric and psychoactive high.
Prepare to be so couch-locked and sedated that you actually feel disembodied with these amazingly strong Indicas:
- Purple Kush
- Death Star
- Ice Wreck
- Kosher Kush
- Gorilla Glue
Indica Cannabis for USA (Other countries included)
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