Marijuana, weed, Mary Jane, bud, grass, and the list goes on. We call cannabis many names, and with these multiple titles and terms that we adhere to marijuana, for a layperson, the technicalities of this plant can be confusing. If you just uncovered your fascination about weed, and you desire to know more about it, one of the fundamental information you must gather is the different cannabis types.
There are many types of weed plants. The effects of cannabis on your body and mind depend on the kind of strain. Currently, there are globally-known 779 strains of weed, and that number continues to expand up to this day. However, experts commonly classify the types of bud into two major groups – indica and sativa. Experts use these 2 types of weed as a touchstone for assuming the plant’s effects.
Two Types of Marijuana: Indica Vs. Sativa
Indica and sativa are two main weed types that vary in effects, look, and growing patterns. Besides these two main groups, modern cannabis breeders are creating new strains by merging these two groups and classifying those weed types as Hybrids. Technically, there are 3 types of pot in the market, and Hybrids are the combination of indica and sativa genotypes. To quickly understand how the kinds of marijuana vary, first, let’s begin discussing the indica and sativa groups.
Indica
Indicas are known for its relaxing and sedating effects. Body high or “couch lock” is what you experience from indica strains that are a popular choice for people who suffer from anxiety, pain or insomnia. Indicas have high levels of CBD (Cannabidiol), a cannabinoid that brings significant medical benefits but doesn’t make people “high.”
The plant of indicas are short, it has broad leaves, and has shorter flowering cycles than sativas. It’s suitable to grow in colder climates with shorter seasons.
Sativa
Sativas tend to bring uplifting cerebral effects. A head high is what you experience from sativas that provide a stimulating or energetic experience. Sativas pair well with social gatherings, physical activities and creativity boost. This type of weed has higher THC’s (tetrahydrocannabinol), which contain psychoactive properties, the constituent that causes people to feel “high.”
Sativa plants are tall, it has narrow leaves, and has longer flowering cycles than indicas. Cultivation of sativas is better in warm climates with longer seasons.
Different Strains of Weed and Their Effects
People have been using marijuana for its psychoactive properties and healing effects since ancient times. Over the years, weed experts, marijuana breeders, and weed cultivators experiment with the plant by crossing genotypes to come up with various strains. Different weed strains deliver distinct effects on the body and mind of a consumer. Multiple strains differ from one another usually by potency, effects, kind of “high”, cost, and availability. In this chapter are some of the most popular weed strains among budtenders, experts, and marijuana enthusiasts.
Northern Lights
Northern Lights is a favorite indica strain known for its relaxing effects. It brings a “dreamy euphoria,” calms the mind and muscles. Northern Lights is perfect for relieving stress, and for inducing a good night sleep.
Durban Poison
A pure sativa strain, Durban Poison delivers energetic and uplifting effects. Budtenders recommend this strain for people who want to be productive, creative, or for those who want to enjoy outdoor activities.
Girl Scout Cookies
Best-loved by many, GSC is a cross between Durban Poison and OG Kush. It’s a combination of sativa and indica strain, bred to produce maximum potency. Girl Scout Cookies is famous for its high THC content. Euphoria, full-body relaxation, and an increase in appetite are a few effects GSC brings.
Pineapple Express
After starring a hit Hollywood movie, Pineapple Express has gained popularity among weed enthusiasts. It’s a hybrid strain with strong potency and a fruity flavor. Pineapple Express is sativa-dominant, which delivers a prolonged, energizing high. This strain is recommended for individuals who want to be productive and creative.
Blue Dream
The crossing of Blueberry and Haze gives birth to Blue Dream, which is one of the most famous strains in the market. The combination of the strain’s indica and sativa properties causes a relaxing euphoria but doesn’t bring any sedative effects.
OG Kush
OG Kush is a hybrid, resulted from the combinations of different West Coast strains. The exact origin of this strain is still unknown, yet it’s famous for its relaxing effect, and massive euphoria.
Forms of Marijuana
Besides multiple weed strains and plant types, marijuana is available in different forms. Consumers can buy weed as dried flower buds, tinctures, hashish, hash oil, or food and drink. These various kinds may affect the weed’s onset of action, potency, and duration of effect. You can consume cannabis in many ways, and in this last chapter, we’ll discuss some of the various forms of marijuana.
Dried Flower Buds
Marijuana is commonly purchased as dried flower buds. Only female cannabis plants have psychoactive effects, which possess high THC contents. Weed consists of bud and leaves of a female cannabis plant, usually consumed by smoking. The duration of “buzz” of a smoked pot can last about 1-3 hours, depending on the person and the type of strain.
Tinctures
Marijuana can also be in tincture form, which is edible. It’s extracted cannabinoids from a cannabis plant, and have undergone processing using high-proof spirits such as alcohol and glycerin. Marijuana tinctures are common among individuals with medical conditions since it contains high levels of cannabinoids. The effect of this cannabis form, when taken orally, is longer than smoking weed. It stays in the body for a more extended period through slow absorption.
Kief
Kief is a powdered form of marijuana from sifted leaves or flowers of the plant. Kief can be smoked in its powder form, or it can be compressed into cakes or blocks. The effects of kief can be a bit longer than smoking a bud since it doesn’t contain inactive constituents like leaf cellulose.
Hashish
Hashish is a chunk of marijuana, made by compressing dried weed. This weed form underwent multiple presses until it becomes balls or cakes. It contains a sticky resin from the marijuana plant, that is smoked using a pipe or a bong. The effect of hashish is typically stronger than smoking a dried weed as it doesn’t contain inactive ingredients.
Hash Oil
Hash oil is a potent form of marijuana obtained by solvent extraction of the cannabis plant. It’s either a hard substance or a viscous liquid. Hash oil contains high levels of psychoactive compound per volume, which causes its high potency.
Edibles
Marijuana-laced food and drink are called edibles. There are various ways to prepare edibles, but the most popular form is brownies. Edibles can also be candies, chocolates, cookies, and teas. Some people use dried marijuana flowers just like herbs for their cooking. Others dissolve hashish or hash oil into milk or other drinks. Edibles typically have a longer duration of effect than smoking dried weed due to its slow absorption in the body.
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