A good sativa is easy to find for a reasonable price. A good indica is a little harder to find. The right indica has the perfect blend of cannabinoids and terpenes to deliver supreme relaxation. If you work hard all week and you need to unwind at night, the right indica will have your back.
There’s a perfect indica for everyone, whether they’re saver or a splurger.
What is cannabis indica?
Cannabis indica refers to the shorter, stouter indica plant with the thicker, broader leaves. The theory behind indica is that more CBD is present in its flowers, leading to a relaxing body high. When you’re smoking flower, this is usually the case. When you’re using a distillate, all bets are off. Distillates focus on THC to the exclusion of other beneficial cannabinoids.
If you want to experience indica in its purest state, smoke the flower. It’s the most unadulterated form of indica. If you have the opportunity, review lab reports on your favorite strains. You’ll be able to see how much CBD your indica contains before you buy it, allowing you to choose a strain that will offer you significant relaxation benefits.
How is cannabis indica different from cannabis sativa?
Cannabis sativa is known as an energizing weed. Its CBD content is usually low, which means that the head high is stronger. Sativa is better for people who still have stuff to do.
If your goal is to get high and play guitar or work on your sketches, sativa is your best companion. You won’t feel like you need to sit still. Your mind will probably wander, you’ll feel inspired, and mundane things like household chores will be a little more fun.
When to use indica
Indica has earned its reputation as a nighttime weed. The body high relaxes you, and when you feel that relaxed, it’s hard to find the motivation to get off the couch. Indica is a gentle good time. If you’re in for the night and you’ve ordered dinner, spark up some indica.
Affordable indica strains
A few tried and true strains of indica come at really affordable price points. If you’re looking to drop a few bucks on an eighth for the weekend, any of these strains will hit the mark for you.
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake is cross between Girl Scout Cookies and Cherry Pie. It’s usually between 18% and 22% THC, which is rather modest by modern standards. It isn’t as sedating as other indicas because it’s an indica dominant hybrid. It’s balanced, providing relaxation without the couch-lock that usually comes with true indicas.
Wedding Cake has prominent limonene terpenes. This means it tastes and smells a little citrusy, a flavor and aroma that most people find agreeable. It doesn’t have a spicy or skunky kick, which makes it a little more enjoyable to newer smokers who aren’t yet acclimated to strong terpenes.
Ice Cream Cake
Ice Cream Cake is similar to Wedding Cake. In fact, it’s made of Wedding Cake and Gelato. Ice Cream Cake is heavier on the indica than Wedding Cake, pulling more toward the relaxing side of the spectrum. Ice Cream Cake is limonene forward in its terpenes, producing lemony clouds and lending subtle citrus flavor. Limonene takes the back seat in Ice Cream Cake, with most people reporting a subtle vanilla flavor with a small hint of sweet dough.
Ice Cream Cake runs between 20% and 25% THC. It’s a bit stronger than Wedding Cake, and that’s part of the reason why it’s gained a reputation for being so relaxing. You’re definitely not going anywhere after you smoke a joint of Ice Cream Cake. If you want some real ice cream to go with it, buy it ahead of time or have it delivered.
Super OG
Super OG is a proprietary cross of Skywalker OG, Tahoe Kush, and Larry OG. Super OG is really strong, coming in at over 20% THC. Its flavor is sour with notes of pine, and many people would consider it to be an acquired taste.
The biggest advantage of Super OG is that it’s a very potent indica that isn’t expensive to acquire. If you’re looking for a powerful kick that suits your budget, Super OG is going to play that role really well. The flavor is average, the aroma is average, and the smoking experience is average. The high is going to exceed your expectations.