Hi students. I hope everyone has been enjoying my lectures so far. I’ve gotten a few emails from students interested in different strains of cannabis, and their effects, so that will be today’s topic. Kudos to those inquisitive students who have taken the time to send me questions – keep up the good work!

Let it be known – not all weed is created equal! A strain can be thought of as a marijuana plant that produces a particular kind of bud. Strains can be created when a pot breeder selectively chooses male and female plants and breeds them over multiple generations. The plants from each successive generation will produce buds with characteristics more and more like the desired attributes. So, lets take a look at some types of strains and their effects.

There are two main types of marijuana strains – indicas and sativas. Indicas produce more of a body high. They are often used to relieve stress or insomnia, and many people choose to smoke indicas late in the evening before bed. On the other hand, sativas produce more of a head high. They do not usually induce sleepiness in the same way as indicas, and are a better choice for blazing during the daytime. Personally, I smoke both strains, depending on the time, where I am, and who I’m with. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different strains (or sub-strains if you prefer) which can be classified as indica, sativa, or a combination of both.

Blueberry is a combination indica/sativa strain that produces a high that is eurphoric and long lasting, and is often used to treat chronic pain, migraines and depression. El niño is an indica strain that produces a smooth, long lasting body high, and is often used to treat chronic pain. The world famous BC bud is a combination indica/sativa and gives a combination body/head high. Now, a word of advice. Your dealer may or may not know exactly what strain he (or she) has, or may tell you that he has a certain popular strain (such as kush), but sell you something cheaper. It is usually quite difficult for an inexperienced marijuana connoisseur to tell the difference between strains, although most people should be able to tell the difference between a strong indica strain and a strong sativa one. I have experimented with growing several strains in my lab over the last 25 years. About ten years ago I produced a strong indica strain I named ‘Blaze’ (what a surprise). It produced a very strong body high, followed by sleepiness, and had a mild citrus taste. In fact, some of my students have used Blaze in order get a better night’s sleep during stressful times, such as exam time.

Happy blazing everyone!

Professor Blaze

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About the author  Hi students. Professor Blaze here! I've been studying both the scientific and social aspects of marijuana for the last 30 years, and I consider myself an expert on the topic. Read more from this author