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Understanding the Difference Between Indica and Sativa Cannabis Strains

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you have been into a dispensary recently, you may have noticed that there are three main types of offerings: Indica, Sativa, and hybrid. Sativa and Indica represent two distinct strains of cannabis and have different intended effects. What Is Indica? In essence, the question, “Sativa or Indica?” What Is Sativa?

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The Impact of Medical Marijuana on Insomnia

MMJ Recs

Some treatments may include lifestyle modifications, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), relaxation techniques, sleep hygiene practices, and, in some cases, medication interventions, such as medical marijuana for insomnia treatment. One such avenue gaining increasing attention is the use of medical marijuana.

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Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy

StrainConnect

Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy. Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid. And while were at it, wed like to debunk the idea surrounding "indica" being a "nighttime strain," "sativa" being an "uplifting/daytime strain" and "hybrid" being a mix of indica and sativa.

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The Ultimate Marijuana and PTSD Guide

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Indica strains are generally recommended for calming effects that can aid in relaxation and sleep, potentially benefiting those with PTSD. Hybrid strains combine characteristics of both Indica and Sativa, providing a balance that some individuals find beneficial.

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The Ultimate Marijuana and PTSD Guide

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Indica strains are generally recommended for calming effects that can aid in relaxation and sleep, potentially benefiting those with PTSD. Hybrid strains combine characteristics of both Indica and Sativa, providing a balance that some individuals find beneficial.

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Understanding the Endocannabinoid System: A Guide for Medical Marijuana Patients

MMJ Recs

It makes cannabis therapy an option that would help a range of patients who suffer from several medical conditions, thanks to the modulation of the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Overall, by targeting the ECS, cannabis therapy offers a holistic approach to symptom relief for various medical conditions.

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Best Marijuana Strains for Stress

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

As a result, it became illegal for doctors to continue to prescribe it for pain or as therapy for stress disorders. [2] There are three major umbrellas under which other derivatives of marijuana strains fall: sativa, hybrid and indica. Hybrid strains, as the name suggests, are strains that combine both sativa and indica plants.

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