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You know the feeling. Sometimes, you’re in the mood for a lazy day just relaxing on the couch. On other days, you’re full of the best ideas and motivation to accomplish them all. Did you know that cannabis can help you feel like both of these? Relaxing body effects and uplifting head effects are two defining characteristics of a weed strain. Choosing the right strain will help match your cannabis experience with your desired effect. Let’s help you take the guessing game out of which effect to choose and find the best time to select them.

Indica vs Sativa

There are two polar ends for categorising cannabis: indica or sativa. Indica-dominant strains produce the effects of a relaxing body high. Sativa-dominant strains provide users with an uplifting head high. All strains fall within this spectrum. However, it’s rare to find a strain that’s 100% indica or sativa. Most strains have a mix, with a 90/10 split being dominant strains and a 50/50 split classified as a hybrid strain.

Users seeking a relaxed body high should grow cannabis seeds that are at least 60% Indica. Find seeds with at least 60% sativa genetics for that uplifted euphoric feeling.

Learn more about what other effects classify a strain as sativa or indica.

The best time to use indica vs sativa strains

If you’re new to cannabis and still experimenting with how your body responds to different types of strains, deciding when to grow an indica or sativa strain is always a big question mark at the top of the growing season. Sure, you know that one is relaxing compared to the uplifting effects of the other, but how does this look in the real world?

Indica strains are known for their couch-locking effects. The relaxing body effects ease tension, make you lazy, and soothe aches. The best time to use indica strains is when your goal is to unwind and take it easy. Sativa strains get you active! From the burst of creative ideas floating in your head to the sudden feeling of inspiration, these strains know how to boost your mood. The best time to use sativa strains is to be creative and active.

Finding Cannabis Strains by Effect

Thanks to the global trends of reduced stigmas, widespread legalisation, and more in-depth research, the cannabis industry is thriving more than ever. It’s never been a better time to enter the world of cannabis cultivation. Growers have endless resources to learn about different strains and the best growing methods for each.

Amsterdam Genetics makes it easy to find the perfect strain for you. Whether looking for that chill body high or kickstarting your creative juices, our strain categorisations showcase which cannabis seeds accomplish what.

Filter our premium cannabis seeds by seed family to see which produces plants with the characteristics you need—indica, sativa, and hybrid. For more information, you can cross-reference Leafly, a popular cannabis platform that teaches about strains and their effects. It also segments cannabis strains by their type. Explore the Leafly sativa category to find popular Amsterdam Genetics strains, including Amnesia Haze and Lemon Haze. Browse the Hybrid category to learn more about AG’s White Choco, AK-020, and Kosher Choco Kush strains.

We updated each seed family with a note on whether it produces a relaxing body effect or an uplifting head effect so that you can be confident when purchasing cannabis seeds online.

Other ways to find the right effect

When you’re just getting started with cannabis, learning strains that create a relaxing body effect vs. an uplifting head effect is a good place to start. As you continue your journey into the world of cannabis, you’ll discover that the mix of genetics and compounds called the entourage effectcan produce a broader spectrum of indica and sativa effects. Leafly’s categorisations will help you research the best sativa and indica strains from our seed bank.

Indica and Sativa strains produce side effects related to their primary attributes of relaxing body effects or uplifting head effects, respectively. Uplifting sativa strains produce energetic, euphoric, giggly, and talkative feelings. Mellow indica strains make you feel sleepy and relaxed. Leaflyprovides popular strains categorised by these feelings and more.

Medical research continues advancing to understand all the complexities of the cannabis plant. While there is no definitive evidence that cannabis can treat specific medical symptoms, countless case studies show that cannabis use has helped many people. Choosing indica strains can provide a remedy for pain, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and anxiety. Sativa strains are best used with cases of depression and Alzheimers.

Note that cannabis isn’t a cure for these symptoms. However, using cannabis can provide temporary relief.

Seasoned cannabis users can predict how much they’ll like a particular strain simply based on the terpenes in contains. Terpenes produce the cannabis aroma and taste. In addition, certain terpenes are more common in indica strains compared to others more likely found in sativa-dominant strains.

Sativa strains have higher levels of Limolene, like the Lemon Haze. Indica strains have higher levels of myrcene and caryophyllene, as you’ll see in the Critical Mass and Strawberry Glue. Check out the details for taste and aroma on each cannabis seed page to learn more about the terpenes it contains.

Taste and smell are the most apparent characteristics of cannabis strains. Certain aromas and flavours are typical for strains that produce either a laid-back body high or an uplifting head buzz. Aromas like an Earthy scent are considered ‘heavier’ and attributed to indica strains. Here are some of our popular earthy strains that produce an indica body high effect:

• AK Choco Kush
• Green Magic
• Kosher Tangie Kush

Strains noted for their sweet, fruity flavour have a ‘lighter’ sensation that goes straight to your head. Here are sativa-dominant strains that taste just like fruit!

• Lemon Haze
• Grapefruit Superstar
• Candyfloss

Learn more about these featured Amsterdam Genetics seeds in the Leafly strain categories by flavour and aroma.