Indica vs. Sativa.

To kick off the MMJB, I'll begin by teaching you a bit about indicas and sativas.

There are two types of medical marijuana that are used for medicine: Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa.  There is a third type of cannabis called Cannabis Ruderalis, but it's not used medically.  More on Cannabis Ruderalis will be available in later posts. Both Indicas and Sativas are wonderful forms of Medical Marijuana,  each serve their own purpose, and everyone has their own preference.  

Cannabis Indica is shorter than the Cannabis Sativa plant, with much thicker leaves.  Here is a Cannabis Indica plant in all its glory:

Indicas are described more as "body highs", usually better for pain relief, anxiety, and depression.  Indicas will also give you a serious case of the munchies, so get a bag of Doritos ready.  Aside from its pain relieving effects, it will make you VERY tired.  You will be couch-locked, and sleeping will not be a problem after smoking a bowl of any indica.

Cannabis Sativa is a larger, taller plant, with its leaves thinner and more spread apart.  Sativas are more energetic, you can think and move while under its effects.  It will not knock you out, and you won't feel the inexplicable urge to eat your entire kitchen.  Here's a cannabis sativa plant:

As you can see, Cannabis Sativa is much larger than its sister.

When the two types of cannabis are mixed, the newly-formed plant is known as a hybrid.  Most hybrid strains, such as Magic Merlin here, are up to the breeder's discretion as to the sativa/indica ratio.

Hybrids solve many problems, because they have the positive qualities of both cannabis plants.

No type of cannabis plant is better than the other, it's all up to the patient and what their specific ailment may be.

Until next time, stay medicated :)