indica vs. sativa: mechanism?

incp · Post by **incp** » Thu 28th Apr 2005 04:23 pm

This question is coming from a real amatuer, but I don't understand the differences attributed to sativa and indica. If THC is the onlyactive ingredient, how can one type give a head high and the other a body high? I understand it could be a dosage thing, but not a true difference in effects. Are other psychoactive compounds present in the different types of weeds? I think this might be regarded as a meaningless question, but I am curious about this since so much time is devoted to discussing the relative attributes of sativa and indica on this and other forums.

Post by **Lemming** » Thu 28th Apr 2005 07:36 pm

The answer, as you guessed, is that there are active substances other than THC.

Please check out this page where I've attempted to explain as much as I know: https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/gen-info-genetics.html

Too High · Post by **Too High** » Sat 25th Jun 2005 12:42 pm

As mentioned, there are active compounds aswell as the psycho-active THC. THC is what people go on about most because it is the psycho-active ingrediant affecting the mind rather than body. CBD being the other main compound for effect, giving the heavy body feel.

So if a sativa THC/CBD ratio was

3:2

An indica would be

2:3

example only as they vary from plant to plant. Even the same strain will vary somewhat.