Cannabis Indica – the relaxing variant
From the Hindu Kush mountains, Indica plants are compact, fast-flowering, and deliver a body-heavy high.
Indica = relaxing, sedating, ideal evening use. Short bushy growth, broad leaves. Classics: Northern Lights, Afghan Kush, Granddaddy Purple.
Botany
Short, bushy, broad leaves. 7–9 week flowering.
Origin: Hindu Kush.
Effects
Body relaxation, sedation, pain relief – the classic 'couch lock'.
Best for evening, sleep, pain.
Classic strains
Northern Lights, Afghan Kush, Granddaddy Purple, Bubba Kush.
Swiss CBD market: Indica-dominant strains with high CBD/CBG.
FAQ
Indica or Sativa for sleep?
Indica – more sedating.
Is Indica stronger than Sativa?
Not necessarily; THC content drives strength.