WHAT MAKES INDICAS INCREDIBLE?
Indica and sativa plants differ not only in their physiological effects, but also in their appearance. Indica plants are short and stocky, featuring leaves that are broad and “chunky.” Sativa plants tend to be taller and skinnier and may even be lanky in appearance, with leaves that are thin and pointed Potent indica strains may give some patients what is called “couchlock,” a condition in which they become so relaxed that they care barely get up from the sofa.
The major qualities of Indica medicinal strains include:
• increased mental relaxation
• muscle relaxation
• decreases nausea
• decreases acute pain
• increases appetite
• increases dopamine (a neurotransmitter that helps control the brain’s reward and pleasure centers)
• for night time use

Generally, medicinal cannabis results in the user having a sense of greater physical and mental relaxation, pain reduction, increased appetite, and better sleep. Indica strains generally provide a sense of deep body relaxation. Patients that seek the most potent non-opiate painkiller possible choose Indica dominant products. Given the choice of chronic pain or the mellowing effects of a strong indica of a particular strain known for its medical benefits, most patients will choose the latter.