It’s essential to be aware of the differences among cannabis strains when deciding on which to smoke. To fully understand the effects of Sativa, you need to be aware of the Indica marijuana species and Hybrids that are cultivated by combining different strains to obtain the benefits of their individual characteristics.When it comes to Indica vs Sativa cannabis, there are significant differences. By knowing the type of reaction a strain can produce, you can use it to your best benefit. For example, Sativa is an excellent replacement for that cup of morning coffee because it provides energy. It’s also popular to smoke cannabis with coffee for double the energy. While Sativa is known to heighten and awake senses, Indica can produce a more opposite, calming effect. It’s possible to experience an undesirable sense of drowsiness from Indica if unaware of its reaction. However, Sativa wouldn’t be suitable for treating insomnia or to get a more restful night’s sleep. Instead of using this cannabis strain, you want an Indica strain to achieve sleep aid. Alternatively, you may want to consider using a hybrid which has combined effects from both Indica and Sativa strains.

Common Effects of Sativa vs Indica:

SATIVA	INDICA
– Energizes	– Body high
– Cerebral High	– Relieves anxiety
– Promotes creativity	– Promotes relaxation

As for Hybrid strains, they can have a mixture of the above effects. Knowing the percentages of the genetics will help you to understand which effects will be dominant. While some hybrids are a 50:50 mix, with an equal amount of effects from both Sativa and Indica parents, others are more one-sided with an 80:20 combination favoring either the Indica or the Sativa parent.