Cannabis Indica is an annual breed from Cannabaceae family. Indica is a member of genus Cannabis family and identically different from Cannabis sativa. Jean Baptiste published a write-up that identified the second breed of cannabis and named it Cannabis Indica. Jean completed his writings on Indica after completing his research and collection in India.

Salient Properties of Indica-Dominant Varieties

Indica variety of cannabis plants are usually small, conical, and densely branched. As per famous researchers Anderson and Schultes, it originated from the Hindukush mountain range. Because of its affinity to variable and harsh climates, the best of its breeds can be grown in the temperate region of the planet.

Origin

Basically, Indica plants having broad leaves grown in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Afghanistan are meant for the production of Hashish. As per chemical analysis, it has the highest amounts of Cannabinoid. Today, Indica is available across the planet having meager level of CBD and as reviewed by masses Indica produces more stoned feeling than high feeling. Indica is known to offer a body buzz that is an effective therapy for body pain.

Many medical experiments have proved it as life saver for anxiolytic and a good treatment for insomnia. Many groups of medical specialists are still working to prove it as life saver and it is popular for its hallucinating effects.

Common Applications

High quality Indica yields productive oil that is utilized by pharmaceuticals and cosmetic industries. Common Indica for medicinal and recreational use comprise Northern lights and Kush.

Higher THC and CBD than Sativa

Good quality Indica will have high THC and CBD as compared to Sativa. The breed high in CBD: THC ratio. The antagonistic effect of CBD impacts on Cannabinoid receptors as compared to the agonist effect of THC. The high amount of CBD in Indica mitigates the anxiogenic effect of THC remarkably.

The Sedative Effect

The breed is known for its sedative effects, which is preferred for night time use. Indica is something that has high industrial benefits. Centuries back, the stuff was used to manufacture ropes and garments. Now after a lot of legal hurdles, it is recognized in some parts of Europe for its immense medicinal affects. Indica has been proved as life saver for treating many aliments in humans and pets.

Medicial Benefits

Arthritis and glaucoma are some of the major ailments that have got clues to get treated by the strain. In many parts of the world, the strain is approved with medicinal card, but still in many parts the strain is lacking substantial recognition. Extensive researches are being conducted across the globe to give Indica the right place where it can be used as a life-saving agent for the benefit of mankind.