Indica Dominant Hemp Flower

Indica hemp flower is a type of cannabis sativa plant associated with the indica subspecies of hemp. Mainly used for industrial and agricultural purposes, hemp is also cultivated for its flowers, which contain compounds such as cannabinoids like CBD (cannabidiol) and small amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). This particular strain boasts certain physical and chemical traits, albeit different from the standard cannabis plant most people think of when they hear the term. This is because the male cannabis sativa plant — hemp — has a much lower THC content than its famous female counterpart. These low levels of the compound are legally defined as 0.3% THC or less in the U.S.

Indica-dominant CBD flower is a type of hemp flower strain that has a higher amount of indica genetics. These finely tuned genetics make this type of flower special — they’re bred for the therapeutic effects offered by the indica strain without the psychoactive ones. This means that indica-dominant CBD flower has significant amounts of CBD but stays well below the legal 0.3% THC limit allowed in the U.S. Featuring many of the same characteristics of traditional indica cannabis strains, indica-dominant CBD flower typically enhances relaxation and boasts a sedative effect, depending on the particular strain due to unique CBD and terpene profiles.

Genetic characteristics and potential side effects define the differences between indica CBD flower and sativa CBD flower. These differences include:

• Genetics: Indica-dominant hemp strains usually derive from shorter, bushier plants than their taller, thinner sativa-dominant counterparts. Indica leaves typically have a broader look compared to more elongated sativa ones, while the indica plants grow in a more dense, compact form than the more open growing pattern of sativa options.
• Side Effects: Indica-dominant CBD flower typically has a more relaxing, calming effect than sativa-dominant strains, which usually have more uplifting, energizing effects. For these reasons, those who need help with stress-relief, pain, or sleep prefer indica CBD flower, while those who want more alertness, focus, and creativity gravitate toward sativa strains.
• Terpene Profiles: Terpenes — the aromatic compounds in hemp — vary wildly between indica and sativa CBD flowers and influence each of their effects. For example, indica-dominant strains may contain compounds like myrcene and linalool, which boast relaxing and calming effects. Likewise, sativa-dominant strains may contain terpenes like limonene and pinene, associated with energy and alertness.

The potential uses for indica CBD flower are rich and varied, though individual responses may vary. Relaxation is one of the most touted benefits of this strain, as are pain relief, anti-inflammatory effects, and muscle relaxation. These effects also mean indica-dominant CBD flower may help with sleep issues, stress and anxiety, and mood enhancement. The non-intoxicating nature of indica-dominant hemp means it doesn’t typically make you high, so most users don’t feel hungover in the morning after use. The versatility of the strain also works to its advantage, enabling consumption via smoking, vaporizing, and infusion into edibles or tinctures.

If you're looking for help with rest and relaxation, indica hemp flower may be just the thing to assist you. Bred to maximize these benefits via an increase in certain terpenes, indica-dominant CBD flower has been reported to potentially provide relief from pain, reduce inflammation and relax your muscles, which can, in turn, reduce anxiety and stress while enabling a better night's sleep. Since this non-intoxicating strain contains less than 0.3% of THC — the psychoactive compound in cannabis — it lets you rebound easily after use and feel like yourself the next day in most cases.

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