Ruderalis appearance existing somewhere between the sativa and indica subspecies, ruderalis have small, thick leaves with only a few branches and a fibrous stem. Sativas come from a temperate climate near the equator. All authors have read and approved the final manuscri. Cannabis indica is an annual plant in the family cannabaceae. As we have discussed earlier, you can tell if a marijuana plant is indica or sativa by their physical appearance. He is the author of numerous books, book chapters, and articles on cannabis, ethnobotany, and herbal medicine. While our knowledge grows and the evolutionary history of cannabis is revealed, changes in taxonomic nomenclature will continue to reflect our deepening understanding of this.
Ethan russo in the cannabis sativa versus cannabis indica debate the sativa indica distinction as commonly applied in the lay literature is total nonsense and an exercise in futility. This book focuses on cannabis sativa, an especially tall and potent species of marijuana plant that true connoisseurs love not only for its smoke that induces a desire to create art and socialize with people, but also for the interesting challenges it presents to growers due to its size. Basically, the harvest of cannabis sativa is smaller than that of indica, which is why growers who grow cannabis commercially mostly choose one of the countless indica strains. One cannot in any way currently guess the biochemical content of a given cannabis plant based on its height, branching, or leaf morphology. Cannabis sativa and cannabis indica versus sativa and indica. From this book, you can learn about many of them, but not all of them. Difference between indica and sativa cannabis infographic. Thats strange, sativas are harder to grow, compared to indicas. The difference between indica and sativa marijuana strains. Most people refer to these two cannabis types as a touchstone for predicting effects. Indicas are associated with a sedative and heavy couchlock high, great for relaxing at home. However, this actually does not say a lot about the sort of high the strain creates. This is another major thing that needs to be considered when discussing the differences between indica and sativa strains of the cannabis plant.
Jul 28, 2016 there are plenty of sativa strains that can be high cbd or low thc, so no its not as simple as picking a sativa or indica, dr. The cannabis sativa versus cannabis indica debate international. He is the author of the best selling marijuana chef cookbook and marijuana. Indica effects depending on your health conditions or needs, there are unique benefits to either strain that can be used to your advantage. Jan 16, 2020 physically, cannabis sativa tend to have thin and narrow leaves. The term sativa was coined by carl linneaus to describe hemp plants found in europe and western eurasia, where it was cultivated for its fiber and seeds. The formal botanical taxonomy of cannabis sativa linnaeus and c. Indica, on the other hand, is the exact opposite of cannabis sativa. Another effect and cause of the liberalization of laws around marijuana is the liberalization of attitudes around marijuana. Cannabis 101 information about cannabis life, culture, and consumption methods. Tokers around the world recognize that sativas tend to stimulate while indicas have a sedative effect. Dec 20, 2017 the aforementioned jack herer, has a high reminiscent of trainwreck, and was a legendary favorite of the author of the emperor wears no clothes, the book many consider the bible of the hemp movement. Indica plants are compact and heavy developing in dense clusters, whereas sativa plants are longer and form vinelike structures.
Indicas or hybrids that contain relatively little thc are suitable for calming and for stress or sleep disorders. While their shared heritage makes their effects somewhat similar, the differences between the strains are marked and many. Dispensary management course learn sativa dispensary. The colloquial terms sativa, hybrid, and indica are used throughout.
Indica vs sativa the difference between sativa and indica. Difference between sativa and indica cannabis guide bloom. Microsatellite diversity within oryza sativa with emphasis on indica. More marijuana varieties from the worlds great seed.
Sep 06, 2020 sativa and indica have been on the books since the 1700s, but the hybrid didnt come until some time later. Leafly flowers use shapes and colors to represent feelings, effects, and aromas. The plant might actually have originated from central asia or the indian subcontinent, more precisely somewhere in the hindu kush mountain region. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Author of two pounds, four plants, one light now available on amazon. The confusion is not just among the marijuana community. So once you hear that, know that you are dealing with sativa. Apr 25, 2019 the terms arent completely irrelevant. So what makes sativa vs indica different and where do they come from. Modern sativa dominant hybrid strains include amnesia haze, which offers a tremendously potent sativa high, and girl scout cookies, which took the. The joint blog the difference between indica, sativa and.
Now lets take a look at the other side of the debate. Cannabis sativa and cannabis indica both hail from the same genus classification cannabis, but they each fall into a different sub species. They also grow much taller than their counterpart cannabis indica. Dispensaries and books will classify a strain based on the ratio of the two types or, if they have a nearequal share of indica and sativa genetics they are usually referred to simply as a hybrid. John white the two major subspecies of cannabis are indica and sativa, both of which have distinctive features and highs. An interview with ethan russo, md cannabis cannabinoid res.
There are biochemically distinct strains of cannabis, but the sativa indica distinction as commonly applied in the lay literature is total nonsense and an exercise in futility. The real question is not what distinguishes a sativa from an indica, but what distinguishes one strain from another. Jan 17, 2021 indica strain of marijuana can have plants that grow up to 6ft7ft in height but rarely go beyond that. Sep 24, 2018 he cowrote the 2017 crop science book. Sativa and indica have been on the books since the 1700s, but the hybrid didnt come until some time later. Ruderalis appearance existing somewhere between the sativa and indica subspecies, ruderalis have small, thick leaves with only a. Theres an endless variety of cannabis strains, each with their own clever name, and a list of potential physical and mental effects, health. Oct 16, 2015 sativa and indica have been on the books since the 1700s, but the hybrid didnt come until some time later. Cannabinoids exploration of cannabinoids, their effects, and their health benefits. Unlike indica, sativa cannabis plants have slightly fewer flowers that can be really huge. In india rice is normally harvested when ripe by cutting off the leaves and stems near groundlevel.
The book appears to have been written to cover a wide range of usage allowances determined by each state, so it is not specific to florida medical marijuana. Jun 21, 2016 to answer the question of which general family of cannabis strains is smellier, we pooled together the terpene profiles of 28 indica dominant strains and 20 sativa dominant strains. Cannabis research is a work in progress, and not all researchers agree on a single taxonomy. While observing indica versus sativa effects, it has been noted that indica is calming and relaxing, whereas sativa is euphoric and uplifting.
The complete genomes for cannabis sativa 400 million bases and cannabis indica were recently. Humans have genetically engineered wild plants through cultivation so much over time that it is really hard to find a pure anything. You can tell the difference between indica and sativa cannabis strains because indica strains and sativa strains differ in height, leaf appearance, bud density, odor, flowering time, and smoke. The cannabis sativa and cannabis indica series of books are set to become the goto books for connoisseurs and growers looking to expand their knowledge about the plant, and the genetics in their gardens. Features classic sativa strains, such as grapefruit, new york city diesel, ak47 and santa maria, as well as fascinating brand new, never. A growing customer base means more and more products and types of weed, and the question of the best weed strains now goes well beyond indica vs. The greatest difference with indica vs sativa lies in the physical appearance of the plant and not in the sort of high. For generations weve associated indicas with couchlocked sedation, and sativas with uplifting effects, leaving hybrids somewhere in the middle. Ethan russo, expert cannabis researcher and author, the sativa indica distinction as commonly applied in the lay literature is total nonsense and an exercise in futility. Even though its size pales in comparison to the equatorial king i. Shortly before this operation the field is allowed to dry. Feb 18, 2021 a growing customer base means more and more products and types of weed, and the question of the best weed strains now goes well beyond indica vs. For the medicinal use of cannabis, the first thing to consider is which effect is actually desired.
If you are taking the handson course, please wait until your first day of class prior to accessing. Chromosomebased comparisons revealed that nine chromosomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11 harboured higher levels of genetic diversity within the indica rice. For this study proportions of sativa and indica phenotypes from. A good way to understand the complexity of that question is to read michael pollans the botany of desire.
Some effects, like increased hunger, can be expected with both strains, but there are a few effects that are more strongly associated with one of the two types. This book features 100 more sativa dominant strains and provides the. Schultes, phd, it became readily apparent that it represented a type of drug cannabis previously unknown outside of eurasia, belonging neither to linnaeus c. He proposed a version of evolution that, in hindsight, seems like the. Certain indica strains can also help induce sleep or tackle insomnia. This means that they share many similar features but have specific and distinct differences. A practical and natural taxonomy for cannabis cultivaris hemp. Out in the fields, indicas tend to grow easier, faster, shorter and fatter in stature. Jan 15, 2015 cannabis indica has been classified as a subspecies of cannabis sativa, because it was discovered first, but recent studies have led researchers to believe that the opposite is probably true. Whats the difference between indica, sativa, and hybrid.
Reader question about indica and sativa cannabis now. Dec 09, 20 another important factor to remember, almost every strain you will come across is probably a hybrid of some sort. Cannabaceae is one of the oldest sources of fiber, food and medicine. These attributes usually make indica dominant strains preferable for medicinal use. Strains alleged to represent sativa and indica are usually based on.
This strain, however, is greener and more leafy in comparison. Lets go back a few hundred years to when swedish botanist carl linnaeus first identified the plant cannabis sativa in his 1753 book species plantarum, humanitys first true scientific attempt at plant nomenclature and classification. And most people like the couch lock feeling i not one of them. You might have heard of jean baptiste lamarck in an intro biology class. Cannabis sativa and cannabis indica are two species of cannabis.
As more and more strains of cannabis are developed, there is a growing discussion over whether the current sativa vs indica paradigm accurately distinguishes between all of the strains that are currently available. Mar 22, 2019 while current cannabis science suggests that the difference between cannabis strains is no longer as simple as indica vs sativa, most people still identify their cannabis using these terms. Sativas come from a temperate climate near the equator, while the indica likely originated around presentday afghanistan, specifically near the hindu kush area. That is why dealers like indica or indica hybrids because it makes people more relaxed. Pdf cannabis sativa and cannabis indica versus sativa. The leaves of indicas tend to be wider and broader with a deeper color and the buds themselves are more plump, dense and often more robust. Genetic tools weed out misconceptions of strain reliability in. From 1974, when descriptions and photos of afghan cannabis were published by harvard professor richard e. Indica and sativa have been the foundation of the cannabis lexicon since the mid1700s. Difference between sativa and indica cannabis guide. Cannabaceae is one of the oldest medicinal plants used by humans.
Breakdown medicinal vs recreational marijuana by podcast. Pdf cannabis sativa and cannabis indica versus researchgate. When talking about cannabis, strains are commonly broken up into two distinct groups. So imagine how disappointed an entire generation of cannabis users would be if it turned out theres no scientific distinction between indica and sativa. The joint blog the difference between indica, sativa and hybrid. Any grower can also add that cannabis sativa has a long flowering cycle. The study claims that people should not use the terms indica or sativa to categorize the effects of cannabis. Oct 24, 2020 a high sativa hybrid is referred to as sativa dominant or sativa dom, and a high indica strain is referred to as indica dominant. In a sativa dominant strain, the sativa may increase mental awareness and decrease the calming effects of that indica. Sativa strains, including the haze family of strains, are generally thought to be more stimulating and accomplishmentoriented than indica. Sativa vs indica the difference between sativa and indica. May 11, 2020 when compared to sativa plants, indica flower buds are more dense, dark, resinous and pungent. For a couple decades, everyone was on the same page in.
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