Indica Strains — every major Indica variety at a glance
Indica strains stand for body relaxation, heavy effect and the evening ritual. This hub gathers every Indica and Indica-dominant hybrid in our encyclopedia.
Indicas are mostly body-relaxing to sedating — ideal for evenings, pain, tension and sleep. Typical names: OG Kush, Northern Lights, Granddaddy Purple, Wedding Cake.
What are Indica strains?
Cannabis indica is one of the three traditional cannabis subspecies, native to the Hindu Kush (Afghanistan, Pakistan, northern India). Compact plants, broad leaves, short flowering.
In use, Indicas deliver a body-led 'stone' — muscle relaxation, appetite, deep sleep.
All Indica strains in our encyclopedia
Click a strain for the full profile:
OG Kush (19–26 % THC / < 1 % CBD) · Girl Scout Cookies (20–28 % THC / < 1 % CBD) · Northern Lights (16–22 % THC / < 1 % CBD) · Wedding Cake (22–27 % THC / < 1 % CBD) · Zkittlez (18–23 % THC / < 1 % CBD) · Biscotti (21–25 % THC / < 1 % CBD) · Do-Si-Dos (22–28 % THC / < 1 % CBD) · Granddaddy Purple (17–23 % THC / < 1 % CBD) · Charlotte's Web (< 0.3 % THC / 15–20 % CBD) · Remedy (< 1 % THC / 12–15 % CBD)
Which Indica for which goal?
To fall asleep: Granddaddy Purple, Northern Lights, Wedding Cake.
For pain: OG Kush, Do-Si-Dos, Biscotti.
Legal status in Switzerland
THC-rich Indica genetics (> 1% THC) are only legal via the pilot trials or a medical prescription.
CBD versions of many Indica lines (< 1% THC) are freely sold — e.g. CBD phenotypes of OG Kush or Wedding Cake.
FAQ
What does Indica mean?
A compact, broad-leafed cannabis subspecies from the Hindu Kush. In use: body-led, relaxing, often sedating.
What is the strongest Indica?
Wedding Cake, Do-Si-Dos and OG Kush are among the most potent Indica-dominants — above 22% THC in top phenotypes.
Do Indicas really make you sleepy?
Classic high-myrcene Indicas, yes — often 'couch-lock'. Indica-dominant hybrids are gentler.
Indica Strains: List, Effects & Sleep Varieties 2026 — Switzerland