{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/indica/5","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10688-markdown","title":"Are there different substances between strains (Indica, Sativa)?  Is this something that is seen in others?","slug":"are-there-different-substances-between-strains-indica-sativa-is-this-something-that-is-seen-in-others","content":"\"I have found that the Indica strains help control my orthopedic and migraine pain better than Sativa strains.  With the sativa I feel like my muscles are \"Over\" relaxed and my joints (shoulders, back, knees) are grinding together even more than normal.\n\nIn addition,  the Sativa causes my anxiety to spike.\n\nI have tried edibles, caplets, and vaporizing.\"\n_____________________\nFirst, you should understand that cannabis has been heavily hybridized since it first evolved and humans began cultivating it, so many of the original terpene and cannabinoid profiles have changed. There are some \"old world\" stable strains that persist and some users swear by there characteristics, but cannabis affects each user individually. The plant's chemical components serve to try to restore homeostasis in our internal biology. \n\nHistorically, Sativas were thought to be energizing and Indicas were thought to be more sedating. \n\nFor some of the older more stable strains that have retained their genetic character that may still be true, but the overall effect of the plant or product is a result of the entire chemical profile and our internal biology. Most medicinal cannabis obtained in California is tested and the chemical profiles can be reviewed. \n\nCertain terpenes such at \"Myrcene\" can produce sedation when present in higher concentrations in cannabis. Higher concentrations of myrcene tend to be more common in Indicas, thus the more sedating effect. This is not true of all Indicas, and newer hybrids may have varying chemical profiles.\n\nUse the website address below to see an example of an Indica profile:\n\nhttps://www.leafly.com/indica/granddaddy-purple\n\nNote the concentration of myrcene on the profile.\n\nYou can compare many common strain types in this way. I suggest you keep a \"treatment journal\" to note your responses to various strains and compare the profiles when available to determine which strains are more therapeutic for you.\n\n\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10643-markdown","title":"What is the difference between indica vs sativa?","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-indica-vs-sativa","content":"\"There seem to be thousands of strains of marijuana and people say it is important to select a sativa, indica or hybrid based on how you want to feel. As I'm fairly new to this, I have been reading a lot and have learned sativa makes you energetic and indica can make you sleepy, etc. I notice though that other marijuana products, like tinctures, never mention this at all. Does it really matter?\"\n_____________________\nGood question! And the answer is - probably not. People have long thought  a sativa to be tall, leggy, and energizing with higher levels of CBD, and an indica to be short, bushy, and sedating with higher levels of THC. With the degree of cross-breeding and hybridization that goes on nowadays, this is not so much the case anymore. The classifications may hold true to the plants appearance, but there are no scientific studies to support this perception of energy vs sedation. There are indicas that are energizing and sativas that are relaxing. You may notice that there are many sativa varieties with virtually no CBD (Sour Diesel) and indica with high CBD (Remedy). At a recent conference on \"Cannabis, the Botanical\", this very topic was brought up by several presenters. The consensus among botanists and herbalists seems to be that this labeling is no longer pertinent and more emphasis should now be placed on the actual cannabinoid and terpene profiles of each variety. \n\ndrfrye","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10595-markdown","title":"What kind of strain(s) is/are used in Foria?","slug":"what-kind-of-strains-is-are-used-in-foria","content":"\"Is it a Sativa or Indica?\"\n_____________________\nThat is a very good question that is best asked of the manufacturer themselves. Here is link that can answer questions regarding their basic manufacturing process: http://foriapleasure.com/pages/about-us\n\nThey do have 2 products. Foria Relief that is a vaginal suppository for menstrual cramps as well as Foria Pleasure that is a spray to use vaginally. The Relief has 60mg of THC and 10mg of CBD while each spray of their Pleasure product has 2.5 mg THC and they suggest using 5 sprays for total of 12mg. We have had very positive feedback from our patients who have tried their Relief product only since we don't have patients coming to us for their Pleasure product.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD\n_____________________\nForia Pleasure and Foria Relief are not strain specific.   \n\nThe manufacturers have found no difference in efficacy between strains.  \n\nForia Pleasure has 15mg of THC per ml.  Which means, the 5ml bottle has 75mg, the 10ml bottle has 150mg and the 30ml bottle has 450mg of THC.    \nThe more useful number might be that each spray contains about 2.5mg of THC.\n\nHope that's helpful.\n\ndrbluto","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":48,"numPages":5,"currentPage":5,"id":5380,"name":"Indica","slug":"indica","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}