
Overview of Cannabis Types
Cannabis varieties are commonly classified into three types:
Indica
Sativa
Hybrid (crosses between Indica and Sativa, often with balanced effects)
These categories are widely used in the retail market and among consumers to describe physical traits, expected effects, and ideal usage times.
1. Indica
Plant traits: Shorter, bushier plants with broader leaves—adapted to cooler climates and having dense foliage (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+15webmd.com+15greensativa.com+15reddit.com+3leafly.com+3pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+3).
Chemical profile: Commonly associated with higher CBD ratios and terpenes like myrcene, contributing to sedative or “body-high” effects.
Typical effects: Physical relaxation, drowsiness, couch-lock—makes it popular for managing …