Indische Hanfpflanze: Ursprung und Wirkung

There are many known types of marijuana around today. Depending on what you want to put in your rolling paper, its flavor, texture, or even its effects can vary. Among these different types is cannabis indica, and we are going to tell you all about it below:

What is cannabis indica? Where is it from?

Cannabis indica is a subspecies of cannabis originally found in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas and Hindu Kush.

It grows in these regions due to the dry mountain climate which perfectly suits this plant. It is able to enjoy moderate temperatures during the day and cooler temperatures at night. It is the ideal place for it to grow.

The term “indica” was coined by the French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1783. While in 2024 we are celebrating Smoking Paper’s Centenary Year, 2023 marked 240 years since the discovery of this type of cannabis!

Along with cannabis sativa and ruderalis, cannabis indica is one of the main types of cannabis around today.

Cannabis indica effects

The reality is there are a lot of different strains of cannabis indica, but most of them have a high level of cannabinoids, be they THC, CBD, or CBN. As you may imagine, this has an influence on the effects it can have on consumers.

• Physical effects, meaning how your body reacts.
• Sedative effects, this type of cannabis is used a lot to help people sleep, especially by those who suffer from insomnia.
• It also works as a muscle relaxant. In fact, people who suffer from muscle related diseases find this type of cannabis very useful.
• It can also be used to relieve headaches, migraines, or even anxiety.
• It stimulates appetite.
• It has relaxing effects that are great when tackling conditions like stress or depression.
• It can also be used to reduce chronic pain.

What cannabis indica strains are there?

There are dozens of different types of cannabis indica. Let’s have a look at some of the most well-known:

• Afghani#1: an absolute classic that became popular in the United States and can now be found at any self-respecting coffee shop.
• Alaskan Thunder Fuck: straight out of Alaska and a real classic for those looking for the relaxing effects of cannabis.
• Blueberry: beautiful, tasty, and powerful; it has everything needed to be everyone’s favorite strain of indica.
• Bubba Kush: if cannabis were an art, this strain of indica would be framed in a gallery. It is eye-catching on the outside and powerful on the inside.
• Grandaddy Purple: this is hard to find in its purest form, but is of a high quality when you do.
• Hash Plant: if you are looking for a resin packed plant, this is the indica range for you.
• Hindu Kush: one of the most common around the world, it is known for its density and resin.
• MK Ultra: this indica hybrid enhances the effects of the plant further.
• Northern Lights: this is considered as the best quality strain of commercial indica, although it obviously depends on individual taste.
• Pakistan Chitral Kush: this catches the eye due to its purple color and comes in and out of trend with smokers.

Compartir este artículo