why Sativa generally does better than Indica
when grown outdoors).
Lastly, a Sativa’s leaves are much thinner
than that of an Indica strain.
You’ll notice scrawny, almost pencil like
leaves that collect together at a point on the
bottom, giving the leaves its classic
‘marijuana leaf’ look. In other words, you
know the iconic image of a pot leaf that you
see all over the world on t-shirts and smoking
paraphernalia? That’s what an Indica leaf
looks like.
not much space from the bottom of the plant
to the top of the soil.
Additionally, Indica buds tend to be thicker
and heartier than Sativa’s, producing
incredibly high-yielding colas and flowers.
The easiest way to recognise an Indica strain?
By its fat, wide and flat leaf shape.
Compared to a Sativa’s leaves, the Indica
typically has the same pattern but it seems
almost as if the leaves have swollen to double
– if not triple – their usual (Sativa) width.
You might think of Sativa’s as a stereotypical
basketball player (tall, lanky, and thin), and
Indica’s as football running backs (short,
stocky, and super tough).
Indica vs. Sativa Marijuana: How Do They
Affect Patients Differently?
Without a doubt, there are major differences
in the effects of Indica vs Sativa marijuana –
particularly among those who use cannabis on
a daily basis to treat medical symptoms.
Indica Marijuana Plant Appearance
The Indica cannabis strain might be described
as a “hidden hero” of sorts.
Much smaller than its Sativa relative, Indica
weed typically grows about half the height as
Sativa – usually no more than 6 feet tall.
Even though its size pales in comparison to
the Equatorial King (i.e. Sativa), Indica
cannabis is no doubt a fan favourite among
pot growing professionals as its dense, hardy
nature usually make for few health problems
and excellent yields.
You might think of Sativa leaves like
basketball players – tall and skinny – while
Indica’s are more like football running backs
– short, burly, and stocky.
The general plant shape of Indica marijuana is
actually pretty similar to that of an evergreen
tree, with its branches starting from a point at
the top and becoming denser as they reach the
bottom.
The usable plant material typically begins
flourishing almost at the root of the stalk, with
Particularly now that cannabis has gained
more widespread legalisation as a medicine,
more reliable and consistent reports are
starting to emerge in terms of the actual
therapeutic effects of each strain.
It used to be generally regarded that Sativa’s
were good as mood-lifting, energizing strains
while Indica’s were good for sleep and
sedation.
While this largely remains the case, we now
know that the effects are much more complex
than this.
Let’s take a look at some of the most
prominent medical effects of Indica vs Sativa
marijuana strains.
Medical Effects of Sativa Strains
Unless you are planning on working in the
cultivation industry, this is the part you most
likely care about.
Cannabis sativa typically has a more uplifting
high that brings energy to the consumer; this
is the type of marijuana strain you’d want to
smoke while out on social gatherings or