The Top 5 Cannabis Indica Buds at Our Online Weed Dispensary In Canada

Indica Bud Explained: Everything You Need To Know About The Most Popular Type Of Weed

What is indica bud, and which one should you get when you buy cannabis online in Canada?

The market is chock full of indica weed strains, which may be overwhelming, especially to the new consumer. What cannabis indica strains are the best, and what do they do to you?

In this guide, we take an in-depth look at indica strains, their history, and their effects to help you determine if they are right for you. We will also tell you more about the top indica buds at our BC bud online dispensary in Canada, Chronic Farms.

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Now, back to the guide, what does indica do to you?

History of Indica Weed

Humans have used cannabis for thousands of years throughout history. However, it’s not known if past civilizations classified the different types of cannabis according to their effects or just consumed what they found.

The current indica-sativa classification of cannabis strains started in 1753, more than 270 years ago, when a Swedish biologist and physician, Carl Linnaeus, classified Cannabis sativa using the modern system of taxonomic nomenclature.

Carl Linnaeus believed that cannabis only had one species, which he named Cannabis sativa L. Sativa is a Latin word for ‘cultivated.’ So, where did indica come from?

In 1785, a French biologist and academic, Jean Baptiste de Lamarck, published a description of a second species of cannabis based on samples of plant specimens collected in India. He named the species Cannabis indica Lam. Hence began the indica, sativa classification.

However, there was very little debate about the classification of cannabis plants until the 1970s when Cannabis sativa was classified as a Schedule I drug in the United States, Canada and Australia.

Several botanists appeared in court on behalf of persons accused of possessing Cannabis sativa, arguing that it could instead be Cannabis indica, which was not banned as the Act only mentioned Cannabis Sativa L.

While the botanical defence in those cases was mostly unsuccessful, it brought the public’s attention to the two types of cannabis, indica bud and sativa. Since then, you will find all cannabis at a BC bud online weed dispensary classified into sativa and indica.

Indica seeds made their way from Southern Asia to North America, brought back by tourists who explored the Hippie Trail. Those seeds were grown and crossed with other strains to create the modern indica buds.

But what exactly is indica bud?

What is Indica Bud?

Scroll through any online weed dispensary, and you will come across tens or even hundreds of flower labelled as indica weed. But what exactly is indica bud?

The term ‘indica’ refers to a species of cannabis that is indigenous to the Hindu Kush mountains of Southern Asia. The Hindu Kush is an 800-kilometre mountain range that stretches from central and eastern Afghanistan into Pakistan and Tajikistan.

The indica buds are adapted to the harsh, dry climates of the Hindu Kush, which led to them developing some interesting characteristics. 

Indica weed plants grow shorter and bushier than their sativa counterparts. They have a woody stalk, broad dark green leaves and medium-sized, dense and compactly built nugs.

Indica weed also matures faster than sativas. Researchers believe that some of these adaptations allow the plants to maximize the shorter periods of the year when the conditions are favourable. 

Indica buds also produce more resin than sativas to protect them from the harsh environment. While the plants developed those traits to fit into their indigenous environment, cannabis breeders have crossed indicas with sativas to produce fast-growing and highly resinous hybrids.

Now that you know what it is, what does indica do to you? 

The differences between indica and sativas aren’t only physical. Many enthusiasts believe that indica weed produces more physically focused effects than mental effects. 

Indica bud is known for the extremely relaxing body high, which may lead to sedation and couch-lock depending on the potency of the strain and dosage. Couch lock is a state of utter sedation where you are unable to do anything but lie down. 

But how do cannabis indica strains compare to other types of weed? Which type of weed should you choose when you buy cannabis online in Canada?

Indica Weed vs Sativa

How does indica bud compare to the other primary cannabis types? Indica and sativa weed strains vary both physically and in effects. 

Cannabis sativa refers to a subspecies of cannabis that is native to warmer parts of the world, including Africa, South and Central America and South East Asia. Sativa’s physical characteristics are the stark opposite of indica weed.

While indica weed grows short and bushy with a woody stalk, sativas are tall and lanky with fibrous stalks. They are also not as bushy.

Sativa plants produce narrow leaves that are typically light green. The plants produce long, light, fluffy nugs with slightly less dense trichome cover. However, the differences are not all physical; sativa and indica effects also vary.

While indica strains are typically associated with physical effects, also referred to as a body high, sativas are known for their primarily cerebral energizing effects. Enthusiasts believe that sativa buds produce an energizing and uplifting high that sparks creativity.

The differences in their effects are reflected in the times and why they are used. Sativa strains are typically recommended for wake-and-bake and as an afternoon pick-me-up.

If you are struggling with a project that requires out-of-the-box thinking, enthusiasts at any BC bud online weed dispensary will often recommend a sativa bud. If you want to physically relax and unwind, they will recommend an indica bud.

This is why most indica strains are consumed in the evenings and nighttime when you have no tasks to do but prepare for bed. 

Indica Weed Vs Hybrid

A hybrid weed strain combines both sativa and indica genetics. These types of strains are created to try and deliver a mixture of both sativa and indica effects.

Cannabis breeders have also bred sativas and indicas to create plants that grow more quickly, produce higher yields and balance energizing and calming effects. Simply put, hybrid weed strains are designed to produce the best of both worlds.

However, hybrid strains can contain more sativa or indica genetics. An indica-dominant hybrid will have more indica-like characteristics and induce more calming than energizing effects.

If a hybrid is sativa dominant, it may have more sativa-like features and induce more energizing effects. However, the relaxing effects will still be there, but they may be milder than those of pure indica buds.

Well-balanced hybrids provide equally energizing and relaxing effects. These can often be consumed at any time of the day and used to manage a wide range of health conditions.

It’s important to note that most strains in the market today are hybrids. Yes, even those often marketed as pure sativa or indica.

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What Does Indica Do to You? The Effects

Cannabis indica strains have higher levels of CBD than sativas. They also have higher levels of the terpene myrcene, the most common terpene in cannabis. 

The higher levels of CBD and myrcene are believed to be the reason indica effects are thoroughly relaxing and soothing. So, what does indica bud make you feel?

Indica weed strains tend to provide a relaxing body high. This often begins as a tingling feeling in the head or neck that washes over your whole body, relaxing all your muscles and joints and relieving you of all aches and pains.

Depending on the dosage and potency of the strain, the body high may result in the inescapable comfort of couchlock. Couchlock is a state of utter sedation where you are unable to do anything but lie in the warm embrace of indica weed.

The body high often results in deep sleep. As a result, indica strains are often recommended as a sleep aid. As indicas typically resolve with a decrease in energy, they are best consumed in the evenings or nighttime. 

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Top 5 Cannabis Indica Strains at Our Online Weed Dispensary

Are you looking to order weed online in Canada? Here are the top 5 indica buds at our online cannabis dispensary.

1. Death Bubba

Death Bubba is a popular indica-dominant hybrid strain with a 70% to 30% indica-to-sativa ratio. This strain is a descendant of the famous Bubba Kush strain.

The Death Bubba strain is known for its high THC levels that range between 25% and 27%, making it one of the most potent cannabis indica strains. This strain is known for inducing a long-lasting, peaceful, almost death-like sleep, hence the name.

This strain’s effects almost always end up with couchlock. It’s therefore best consumed in the evenings as you prepare for bed.

2. Mike Tyson Indica Bud

The Mike Tyson is a rare 100% pure indica strain created by Canna Clinic. This strain is said to be a descendant of the famous OG Kush strain.

Named after the former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, this strain packs a powerful punch of indica effects. We urge caution with this bud as it is known to knock out even the most experienced enthusiasts.

3. Pink Rockstar

Pink Rockstar is a popular indica-dominant hybrid created through a cross between the infamous Pink Kush and Rockstar Kush strains. This bud has a 70% to 30% indica to sativa ratio.

As such, you can expect primarily relaxing effects, although they may be preceded by a slightly uplifting and energizing cerebral lift.

4. Couch Lock

This strain tells you what to expect right there in the name. Couch Lock is an indica-dominant hybrid with an 85:15 indica-to-sativa ratio.

Couch Lock is known for its heavy body high that culminates in couchlock.

5. Ice Cream Cake

This is one of the most popular indica strains at our dispensary. It is a cross between the deliciously potent Gelato 33 and Wedding Cake strains.

As the name suggests, this strain has a delicious aroma and flavour, but don’t let that fool you. The effects kick in hard and fast, and before you know it, you are utterly sedated before you drift away to sleep.

Where to Buy Indica Weed Online in Canada?

Indica weed strains are known for their relaxing and soothing body high. These effects are the reason why they are recommended for consumption as a sleep aid and to provide chronic pain relief.

If you are looking for the perfect indica bud, buy weed online at Chronic Farms today. Our dispensary is known for offering premium cannabis products at the lowest prices in the market.

Order weed online from us today and enjoy a seamless online cannabis shopping experience.