{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/indica/3","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7555-markdown","title":"Arthritis and migraines","slug":"arthritis-and-migraines","content":"\"CBD (indica and sativa) tinctures  have not worked at all for arthritis. How much is too much tincture? I'm new to this so need a lot of educating but so far I'm not very impressed. Don't want to smoke. One topical helps but smells like weed so can't go out with it on. Kiva 60/60 chocolate helps with sleep. Am I missing something ?\"\n_____________________\nHi, I would ask are you using primarily all CBD and how often are you dosing and for how long? Most CBD tinctures are usually displayed with a ratio of CBD:THC so you may have a 20:1 which would be 20 parts CBD to 1 part THC. CBD does help with inflammation but in my experience, a CBD tincture does not help immediately with pain, it is something that when taken over a longer period of pain may help calm general inflammation and discomfort.\n\nI don't have arthritis but I have intense migraines. I found that when I started taking CBD tinctures it took about 2-3 months before i noticed a real decrease in my pain until finally I don't get them at all anymore. That said, everyone is different. I find a tincture with high CBD 20:1 followed by a tincture with 4:1 later in the day is what works best for me. \n\nTopicals vary and many yes, do smell terrible or can be greasy. Topicals are great because they provide localized relief and do not enter the blood stream. Two topicals I love are SweetReLeaf and FlowerPower. \n\nAnother thing you might consider is microdosing during the day very small amounts of THC in 1-2 mg which can help with pain and relax the body while you are still able to function mentally. Satori Chocolates now has a great product. I will include links below.\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-soothes-arthritis-pain\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/microdosing-the-big-new-trend\n\nI hope this helps! I am not a doctor and this is my opinion only.\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7316-markdown","title":"I am looking for 15% CBD oil with 15% THC in a capsule form?","slug":"i-am-looking-for-15-cbd-oil-with-15-thc-in-a-capsule-form","content":"\"Indica strain.\"\n_____________________\nYou may not find those % in capsule form, but you can find 1:1 ratio's of THC to CBD. When you find the appropriate dose, the effects will be identical. \n\nIf you scroll to the bottom of this page you will find care by design's 1:1 capsules: https://www.cbd.org/products#\n\nYou can also go here to find availability: https://www.cbd.org/find-care-by-design\n\nAlternatively, you can make your own capsules by buying activated THC and CBD oils and mixing your own preparation. I do this myself and have had great success making my own!\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7207-markdown","title":"My wife purchased the Tahoe OG Kush Hybrid but feels it has an alerting effect. ","slug":"my-wife-purchased-the-tahoe-og-kush-hybrid-but-feels-it-has-an-alerting-effect","content":"\"She would like something less alerting for insomnia. Also I am looking for a high THC Indica in preparation for starting the RSO program. Please advise. \"\n_____________________\nTahoe OG  is a Sativa dominant strain which can be stimulating and therefore does not help some with insomnia. Throughout the day Tahoe OG may work well as a hybrid but when it comes to sleep, I recommend switching to a pure Indica about 2 hours prior to bedtime. Granddaddy Purple and Platinum Kush are a couple strains that put me to sleep and Platinum Kush has traces of CBD which also help me relax.\n\nBartSmart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6931-markdown","title":"Terpenes in CO2 cartridges?","slug":"terpenes-in-co2-cartridges","content":"\"I am comparing the certificates of analysis for Eureka Vapor cartridges. While all are high in THC, none appear to have any terpene content. Without the terpenes, is there really any difference in the nature of the effects between Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid, assuming THC content is the same?\"\n_____________________\nTerpenes, in unison with cannabinoids promote what is called the \"entourage effect\". These terpenes alone, have their own host of effects that when paired with THC or other cannabinoids, help to amplify the effects. It might not be the most noticeable difference, but chemically the terpenes help to facilitate your bodies absorption of THC, they can provide anti-inflammatory, sedative, analgesic, anti-anxiety, mood improvement, as well as many other effects. Think of it is a collaborative effort.\n\nmetafizics\n_____________________\nWhile it is true that terpene profile plays a significant role in the effects of cannabis, it is not the whole picture.  \n\nYou can kind of think about terpenes like spices in food.  They have a profound effect on smell and taste, and by extension your experience of eating the food, but do little to alter the fundamental nutritional content of the dish -- a Cajun-spiced potato is still just a potato.  \n\nIn our cannabis analogy, the cannabinoid content would be the potato.  The presence (or absence) of cannabinoids in addition to THC plays a more significant role in the effects of any particular batch.  Terpenes enhance the flavor and subtleties of the high, while the cannabinoids are responsible for the overall trajectory of the effects.\n\nSo to answer your question directly - yes.  Without the terpenes there will still be noticeable differences across various batches of cannabis (including extracts like vape cartridges) due to differing cannabinoid profiles.  That said, I think most people tend to agree, myself included, that retaining terpene profile is highly desirable... nobody wants unseasoned potatoes!\n\nbenson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6721-markdown","title":"Consistency","slug":"consistency","content":"\"Do your generic strain cartridges (indica, sativa) always have the same (or almost the same) constituent profile so that potency and effects remain steady in all cartridges of the same type?\"\n_____________________\nAt W Vapes, we don't make generic strain cartridges. All of our products are created in strain-specific batches, with lab results printed on each box, so that you always know the exact makeup of whatever strain with which you are medicating. The full lab results for each strain/batch also are posted on our website (wvapes.com) so you can see the dominant terpenes, and a fuller array of the cannabinoids present in the extract.\n\ndrjulicrockett","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6574-markdown","title":"waking up throughout the night. can't find right combination. please help!","slug":"waking-up-throughout-the-night-cant-find-right-combination-please-help","content":"\"For the past 9 months I've been making my own edibles but they varied so much and I didn't know the strains I was getting. Some worked, some didn't. Now I am buying products and in the first week I haven't been sleeping at all in the transition. I wake up all night long. I tried 5mg hard candy edibles, and indica tincure and vaping indica. Vaping the indica was the worst! really wired me. When I tried vaping a sativa/indica blend it calmed me to get to sleep...but neither the edible nor the tincture worked to keep me asleep! I'm wondering if I've built up too much of a tolerance in the past 9 months and need a holiday. I'm scared I won't sleep at all. Any advice regarding how to make this transition and products to try would be immensely appreciated! Thank you.\"\n_____________________\nYou are not alone unfortunately....Insomnia is the number one complaint besides Chronic Pain we get from our Patient/Members!\n\nWell dosed Edibles can be extremely effective, but you rarely know whether the are Infused with Indica or Sativa, and as you know, it makes a difference! Since you are now buying products you might be interested in Dr Roberts baked goods. Always infused with Indica, Always Delicious, Always Lab-Tested Brownies, Cookies and even a Vegas Granola!\n\nWhile there are no guarantees, we have been getting terrific feed back from our patients...if you live in California, you can find Dr. Roberts on our website under \"Sweet Treats\"\n\nGood Luck & Sweet Dreams!\n\ndeniseb\n_____________________\nHello there!  In my experience w/ the patients I see through HelloMD, we've had alot of success in helping people sleep by adding small amounts of CBN along w/ THC;  try this combo (in small amounts/ dosages) first with edibles as this should provide for longer duration sleep compared to using a vape-pen or tincture.  What makes you feel you've developed a tolerance?  I wouldn't worry about this too much unless you actually notice having to purchase more cannabis products than in the past during a certain time duration to achieve the same results.  If this is the case, taking a short breather from cannabis might be just what you need.  Don't forget to exercise daily as this helps sleep and also try mindfulness & meditation right before bedtime as this has helped many of my patients.  Mindful.org has good mindfulness tips & SleepAssociation.org & SleepFoundation.org has good tips for sleep hygiene, prepping your head & sleep space for sleep.  I hope all of this helps out, please write back and let us know!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11499-markdown","title":"After taking any medical marijuana I feel relaxed and can't work. What should I do ? ","slug":"after-taking-any-medical-marijuana-i-feel-relaxed-and-cant-work-what-should-i-do","content":"\"No matter what I am consuming(CBD, THC or Sativa , Indica), I always feel very relaxed which is good at night time but I am not able to work on day time. What I am looking for is something that will make me productive on the day time. I appreciate your recommendations.\"\n_____________________\nCannabis contains a variety of lesser known cannabinoids besides CBD and THC.  One of these lesser known cannabinoids is called CBN.  CBN is responsible for a lot of the sedative effects of cannabis commonly referred to as \"couch lock.\"\n\nUnlike most of the other active cannabinoids, CBN is actually a degraded form of THC.  Exposure to things like sunlight and air will cause the THC to degrade to CBN so cannabis flower that is old or has been handled a lot will probably have higher CBN content regardless of genetics (i.e. indica vs sativa).  The higher CBN content will also be present in extracts made from the same flower.\n\nIn the future, always check the full cannabinoid profile whenever possible and avoid products with elevated CBN levels.  A good rule of thumb is anything over 0.5% CBN will probably produce more noticeable sedative effects, so you will want to avoid that during the day when it's time to be productive.\n\n(On the other hand, although high THC can help you feel sleepy, it actually interferes with deep REM sleep.  In this situation CBN can be very helpful as it produces a similar sedative effect to function as a sleep-aid, while interfering less with the critical part of your sleep cycle so you wake up feeling more well-rested.)\n\nbenson\n_____________________\nI am not a doctor, but I can relay my personal experience with this. Everyone is different and everyone metabolizes cannabis differently, so there is no one size fits all. My own experience has been that some products if I use them during the day render me useless, and unable to work. Other products seem to work fine. So continuing to experiment may be the way to go. It also depends on what you are trying to treat and if you need high levels of either CBD or THC to find relief, daytime use may never be in the cards for you.\n\nThat said, the way i treat pain and also symptom reduction, is via micro dosing throughout the day. Micro dosing means that i take less more often. I wrote a post on this awhile ago and people seemed to respond very well to it.\n\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/micro-dosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain\n\nThis represents my opinion and my experience only. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11444-markdown","title":"Indica vs. Sativa? ","slug":"indica-vs-sativa","content":"\"Is this distinction still relevant when selecting your cannabis? If not, what is?\"\n_____________________\nHi - this is a great question! Ultimately, you are going to look for your ideal ratios of cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBN and a few others of consequence). Also, you'll want to think about your dosing amount and consumption method that are ideal for you. \r\n\r\nTypically, when you walk into your dispensary, the strains are laid out by Phenotype -  Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid. The myth is, Indica is known for it's sedative, relaxing effects and are primarily used at night because of their sleepy side effects. Sativas on the other hand, are supposed to be know for their energetic, euphoric cerebral effects, and are used primarily as daytime strains. \r\n\r\nThe problem with this is that it's a generalization rather than a reality. What Sessions would like to propose is looking at it from the point of view of, \"how do the elements in cannabis interact with my body\". In medicine, this is called the Mechanism of Action (or MOA). Looking at it from this perspective, we make our strain specific recommendations based on the individual cannabinoids and terpenes in each strain, and the mechanism by which it affects your body and mind. \r\n\r\nGood luck in your journey to finding your balance!\n\nNick DeJesus\n_____________________\nScience is showing us that there isn't a direct correlation between sativa being an upper and an indica being a downer as science isn't ever that cut and dry. Because every single body is different in its needs, each strain will present differently in each person.\n\nthehighnote\n_____________________\nThis distinction is still relevant when selecting a cannabis strains. Sativa is generally experienced as a more mental high, often stimulating, whereas indica is generally experienced as a body high, often sedating. There has been much cross breeding between strains, so much of what you buy is a hybrid these days rather than a pure indica or sativa, but looking to see which is dominant will give you an idea of what your cannabis experience will be like. Andrea describes it in greater detail in the video on this page.\n\namanda\n_____________________\nIn reality, I think most strains are hybrids that fall somewhere in the middle. However, as the market continues to mature and patients continue to be become more educated I think we will see more of a focus on cannabinoid ratios and terpene ratios. We'll start to learn which cannabinoid and terpene make-up best suits our needs.\n\nadams\n_____________________\nYes, the distinction is relevant for the affect of the high, but this is not solely related to the THC/CBD content. In fact, you can not predict whether it is Sative/Indica/Hybrid based on the THC/CBD content. Rather, look at the terpene profile. If the strain has a high level of myrcene in it, then it most likely provide the couch lock. Pinene and Limonene can contribute to the familiar to uplifting experience well-known to Sativa lovers. There are dozens of terpenes found in cannabis so once you find a strain that works, stick with it. \n\nFrom a medicinal standpoint, the terpenes provide their own health benefits and contribute to what is called the entourage effect, providing synergistic medicinal benefits.\n\ndneice\n_____________________\nCannabis strains are broken into sativa, indica, and hybrids. Sativa tends to have more energizing and uplifting effects.\n\nrachelnp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11380-markdown","title":"Are there neuroprotective properties of Cannabis?","slug":"are-there-neuroprotective-properties-of-cannabis","content":"\"If there is a possibility that Cannabis exhibits neuroprotective properties, what types of Cannabis (CBD, CBN, THC/Indica vs. Sativa) have been studied to exhibit this?\"\n_____________________\nOne of the easy ways to find information regarding the neuroprotective properties of cannabis, you can visit the website www.pubmed.com and type in the search box CBD and Neuroprotection, or CBD and neurodegenerative diseases.You will find many studies that have been done regarding this and they are peer-reviewed studies in the National Institute of Health.\nHere is an example  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26845349\nAlthough some of the studies have terminology that is sometimes difficult to understand, you can go down to the summary of each study to see what their findings were!\n\nPiantaTinta","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11354-markdown","title":"What strain of edible Cannibas works good for pinch nerve relieve?","slug":"what-strain-of-edible-cannibas-works-good-for-pinch-nerve-relieve","content":"\"I wanted to see what works good for nerve pain relieve. I'm not a smoker but I do eat the edible indica Strains. The nerve pain I'm having is due to a dislocated disk in my C5 & C6 which is pinching a nerve on my left side arm as well as shoulder spasm due to the pain. I was prescribed Norco (didn't work at ALL), ibuprofen 600mg (didn't work), morphine (only worked for 1hr), ketorolac injection (took 8 hr to kick in). I took a green hornet (indica strain 70mg) took half (35mg) it worked, but the pain sensation was very intense (burning feeling). Just giving a little history. What strain would you suggest that would works best? \n\nI've tried CBD, but the CBD's I've tried seems to not work at all to relieve pain like they say it does.\n \nLooking forward to a suggestion\"\n_____________________\nAre you trying thc and CBD combinations? Nerve pain is nasty, you'll definitely need a solid thc dose in that edible to get maximum pain relief. Try to find something with a 1:1 thc to CBD ratio or slightly thc dominant. The team of the two is the best combo for pain. Indica derived oils are always the best pain medicine\n\ncannabear","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11345-markdown","title":"Why does THC negatively effect me? It does not matter the strain or whether it is sativa, indica, or hybrid. ","slug":"why-does-thc-negatively-effect-me-it-does-not-matter-the-strain-or-whether-it-is-sativa-indica-or-hybrid","content":"\"Is there any science or research as to why some people feel euphoria and become engaged and relaxed after smoking THC and others like me have never had a positive/euphoric experience? I use THC in tiny amounts to manage pain in conjunction with CBD, but I have never been able to smoke a joint and feel good. I either am couch locked, anxious, or so zoned out I can not focus at all. Could it be that I have more cannabanoids or my CB1 and CB2 receptors work more or less than other people's? Is it related to anandamide? \"\n_____________________\nHello! \r\n\r\nThis is a great question and its a topic that we are becoming more educated on as cannabis professionals. I have to first say that I am not a doctor but I am a cannabis user and operate a delivery service and that does it's best to stay read on new research on the nuances of cannabis effects. \r\n\r\nI have a couple follow up questions for you:\r\n\r\n1. I understand that smoking has not been a positive experience, are there other ways of consumption that has yielded positive effects? \r\n\r\n2. If the answer is yes, what are they? (Edible, tincture, topical... )\r\n\r\nHere are a few things I have found about the range of effects of cannabis as well as a few tips I give our members in choosing their medicine and method of use that might help and add some perspective:\r\n\r\n-Research is finding that while THC and CBD are some the most widely known cannabinoids, CBN is also an active cannabinoid that contributes to sleepiness.\r\n\r\n-Terpenes - Essential oils produced in all plants, and is what provides the aromatic experience is one of the greatest variable in the effects that strain.\r\n\r\nThe best thing that I have found for myself as a cannabis user is to listen to my body. Some people do not like the smoking experience, the direct hit of THC to the blood stream from the lungs can be shocking to some peoples systems. Other people don't need to consume it at all and there body responds better to topical. \r\n\r\nHope this helps some, there is still more research that needs to be done.\n\nninaparks\n_____________________\nHave you ever smoked a high CBD flower before? My brother is so sensitive to THC that he can only tolerate smoking high CBD low thx flower so that the CBD helps take the edge off of the thc. I'm not sure if there is a biological reason behind his intolerance or if he's just too nervous about it. Cannabis seems to amplify what we already feel. I've noticed that nervous smokers generally stay nervous, while people that are comfortable with their environment and cannabis in general are more inclined to have more favorable effects.\n\ncannabear","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11340-markdown","title":"What are the differences between the effects of Sativa and Indica?","slug":"what-are-the-differences-between-the-effects-of-sativa-and-indica","content":"\n_____________________\nWhile many people experience cannabis differently, there are general guidelines to understanding the two types. Sativa is considered to be more of a head high, meaning that you feel more energetic, clear headed and creative. Most people use sativas as day time strains. Indicas are a body high. This is the cannabis behind a lot of the stereotypes such as the appetite stimulation (munchies), relaxation, laziness.. smoking a good strong indica will have your body feeling loose and relaxed, while making you not want to get out of bed or off the couch until youre ready to drift off into a great nights sleep. To summarize, sativas=energy, day time strain. Indicas=relaxation, night time strain. Hybrids are exactly what you would think, combinations of the two. Some people say a balanced hybrid will give them the best of both worlds as far as the high itself.\n\ncannabear\n_____________________\nIn short Indica and sativa strains both have medicinal values, but because of their perceived differences, they are often selected for different symptom management.  While sativa strains are typically more stimulating, indicas tend to be more psychoactive. Also Sativas have a high CBD:THC ratio, indicas have a high THC:CBD ratio. indicas are generally looked to for insomnia and pain,  hybrids are often thought of as a balance of effects, offering a little bit of what both have to offer. Sativas are commonly used to treat mental and behavioral issues such as depression and ADHD. Because it is so stimulating, sativa may also help encourage hunger in patients who suffer from anorexia or certain types of cancer. \n\ngreendoorwest","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":24,"numPages":5,"currentPage":3,"id":5380,"name":"Indica","slug":"indica","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}