Everything You Need to Know About Indica-Dominant Strains

Indicas aren’t just defined by their physical traits. They are also defined by the sensations they give you when you use them. Indica-dominant strains lean heavily toward the indica traits. Sativas are energizing, but indicas are on the flip side. Indica strains are known for their relaxing properties. They are used for chilling out, both mentally and physically. Indicas are often heavy on physical sensations. You really feel them in your body. With an indica, you can lay on the couch and feel your tense muscles relax. Now, if you need to be productive, maybe eschew the indica, because they often lead to “couch lock,” or straight-up falling asleep. If you need to sleep, though, indicas are perfect for you. Of course, we aren’t talking about pure indicas here. We are talking about indica-dominant strains. They have a little bit of sativa in the mix, which changes the landscape. That little boost of energy that comes from sativa is typically part of an indica-dominant strain. It’s not enough to get you energized, but it can be enough to avoid that couch lock or falling asleep. You can relax without relaxing “too much,” so to speak. Additionally, sativas have more of a “head high” than indicas, so you can get something of a more-psychoactive experience while still getting the heavy-duty body high of an indica. In the ideal scenario, that tinge of sativa is balancing out the indica sensations in a way that lessens or eliminates the drawbacks that can come with indica for some people. Maybe you want to chill out, but you don’t want to fall asleep before dinner. An indica-dominant strain could be perfect for you.

Indica-dominant strains are often ideal for medical use. Now, if your issue is insomnia, you may want to go with a full-on pure indica instead. That’s your best bet to fall asleep. Otherwise, an indica-dominant strain may be better for medical purposes. There are a multitude of ways in which indica-dominant marijuana strains can help you with your physical and mental health. Some of the reasons you might use indica-dominant marijuana medically include:

• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Migraines
• Muscle pain
• Anxiety

Do indica-dominant strains sound right to you? Are you looking to relax, but with a hint of energizing sativa thrown in the mix? Not only that, as we mentioned earlier indicas are often easier to grow because they are sturdier plants by and large. What strains should you be considering if you are looking for an indica-dominant strain? Well, we mentioned that indicas often grow naturally in the Hindu Kush mountains, and many indica-dominant strains contain the word “Kush” in their name. We’re talking Purple Kush, OG Kush, Kosher Kush, and many more. Not every strain name gives you as clear of a hint, though. One of the top indica-dominant strains is Northern Lights. These days, Northern Lights is a popular choice for medical use, but it’s been popular for even longer than the medical marijuana trend. In fact, Northern Lights was one of the first winners of the Cannabis Cup. People have been loving this indica-dominant strain for decades.

If you like indica-dominant strains, you may want to consider growing your own plants. It’s a way to save money in the long run. Not only that, Growers Choice Seeds provides fully-feminized seeds that come with a germination guarantee. We also deliver our seeds to all our customers. Indica-dominant strains are quite popular, and it’s clear why that is the case. They provide the kind of relaxing experience that many marijuana users are looking for.