Education - Indica Cannabis

Cannabis Strains

Sativa

Sativa often produces a “mind high,” or an
energizing, anxiety-reducing effect. If you use sativa-dominant strains, you may feel productive and creative, not relaxed and lethargic.

Hybrid

Farmers and producers select hybrids for their unique impacts. They can range from reducing anxiety and stress to easing symptoms of chemotherapy or radiation.

Indica

Indica is sought after for its intensely relaxing effects. It may also help reduce nausea and pain and increase appetite.

Cannabinoids

Cannabis plants contain dozens of chemical compounds called cannabinoids. These naturally occurring components are responsible for producing many of the effects, both negative and positive of cannabis use. Researchers still don’t understand what all of the cannabinoids do, but they have identifed two main ones tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) as well as several less common compounds.

THC

(Tetrahydrocannabinol)
THC is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis plants. It’s responsible for the “high” or state of euphoria associated with cannabis use. Levels of THC have been increasing as growers try to create hybrids with greater concentration of the compound.

CBD

(Cannabidiol)
CBD is non-impairing or non-euphoric. It doesn’t cause a “high.” However, it may produce many physical benefits, such as reducing pain and nausea, preventing seizures, and easing migraine headaches.

Terpenes

A great deal of attention is paid to the amount of THC and CBD in a given strain, but newer research suggests that terpenes may be just as impactful. Terpenes are another naturally occurring compound in the cannabis plant. The terpenes present directly affect the plant’s smell. They may also influence the effects that specific strains produce.

The path THC takes through your body is actually dictated by how you consume it. If inhaled, the cannabinoids and terpenes travel rapidly from the lungs to the blood and brain. But if you ingest THC, the path to the blood and brain is not so simple. Cannabis taken orally must first be absorbed from the intestines and sent through the liver. Any cannabinoids sent to the liver, will be metabolized by your liver cells.

Routes of Administration

Flower of unfertile female cannabis plant, Concentrates, and more
Full body effect
Joint, pipe, bong, vaporizer, and more • Start with one inhalation
Effects are typically immediate
This method maintains the natural scent

Cannabis infused gummies, chocolates, mints, drinks and more
Full body effect
Start with 5mg> with food in your system
Delayed onset with long lasting effects
Effects may be more intense
Tasty flavors to choose from
May need to experiment for proper dosing

Cannabis infused Lotions, balms and oils
Localized effect
Start with a single application
Effects are typically felt in 10-30mins
Effects are long lasting, and can vary individually