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Marijuana: Understanding The Most Common Strains

by Terra Fuller

Suppose you just walked into a marijuana dispensary for the first time and have no idea what they have in stock. In that case, picking the right marijuana product for you may be difficult. Note that marijuana strains have different effects. That is why, for instance, someone trying to have a good time should choose a different one from an individual using the product to treat chronic pain. The most common marijuana strains available in many marijuana dispensaries today are discussed in detail below to help you pick a suitable product.

1.       Sativa

Sativa is a type of marijuana that comes from the Sativa plant. The plant originated from Asia but is now grown worldwide, more so in warm environments to support their thriving. The cannabis Sativa plant is easy to identify because it's typically long, tall, and lanky. It also produces fluffy or wispy buds that weigh less than those from the other strain. This type of weed may have a fruity smell with sour notes caused by a high concentration of limonene. If you want a strain that produces an energizing and uplifting "high," lowers anxiety, and boosts creativity simultaneously, try cannabis Sativa.

2.       Indica

Indica is a product of the cannabis Indica plant. Unlike cannabis Sativa, the Indica plant is typically short and stocky. It also carries broad, chunky, and bushy green leaves. Indica buds are primarily bulky, dense, and wide. This weed strain emits an earthy and musty odor that distinctly contrasts the fruity and sour smell of Sativa. Indica is mainly associated with intense relaxing effects, and some people use it to alleviate pain or nausea and boost appetite. Since this strain is deeply relaxing, experts recommend consuming it at night.

3.       Hybrid

Mixing the Sativa and Indica strains produces hybrids. That means the hybrid strain has effects borrowed from both of the types of marijuana mentioned above. Most growers grow this strain in greenhouses or farms, and the plants have different appearances depending on the dominant qualities possessed by the parent plants. Moreover, in most cases, hybrids are grown with one motive: to provide marijuana with higher tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) percentages. Common side effects of the hybrid marijuana strain include energy boosts accompanied by a tired feeling. You may also experience a temporary happy feeling and euphoria.

Final Thoughts           

Although the most popular marijuana strains are Sativa, Indica, and hybrid, many newer options are available today. The most prevalent new strains include gorilla OG, Orangeade, Grapefruit Durban, and Strawberry Cookies. All these have different qualities and effects. Therefore, consult a marijuana practitioner or the experts running marijuana dispensaries and cannabis stores to ensure you end up with an ideal product for your condition and give your desired results.

For more information on what you may find in a marijuana dispensary, contact a professional near you.

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