Anyone who has read up on how dispensaries are promoting their products knows that Indica strains are indentend for slowing things down, pain relief and a good night’s sleep, Sativa strains by contrast are best for cultivating daytime energy and hybrids are somewhere in-between.
Here are a few reasons that Indica strains might make you feel tired:
Cannabinoid Profile: Indica strains, like Northern Lights or Girl Scout Cookies typically have a higher concentrations of CBD, which tends to make you feel more relaxed. The CBD itself doesn’t get you high, but combined with THC it may help you feel more tired (and pleasantly high).
Terpene Content: One sentiment that’s often shared within the cannabis industry is that terpenes play a greater role in the high you experience than the actual percentage of THC in a particular product. Although both indica and sativa strains can have high levels of THC, the way THC interacts with other compounds like CBD and specific terpenes in indica strains may enhance their sedative effects.
Indica strains often have higher levels of terpenes such as myrcene, which helps some people feel more tired by relaxing their muscles and slowing down a spinning head.
Indica strains do not work the same for everyone. For some people, that’s all they need to drift into sleep, while other folks may rely on a combination of cannabis and other pharmaceutical sleeping aids.