If you use cannabis in edible form, there are certain strains that are likely to be especially well-suited to your needs. As with the effects of smoking cannabis, the effects of edible cannabis will partially depend on the strain that you choose from your marijuana dispensary.
How do the effects of edibles differ from one strain to another?
As with smoked cannabis, edibles that are made from Sativa strains tend to have a much more uplifting effect with less of a body high than Indicas. Indicas tend to be fairly sedating, and they tend to produce a stronger body high. However, edibles tend to produce both a stronger body high and stronger mental effects than smoked cannabis. Also, edibles tend to be more sedating than smoked cannabis for some users.
Many edibles that are on the legal cannabis market today are derived from hash oil, which primarily contains THC as opposed to other cannabinoids. These products tend to produce effects that are more similar to Sativas than Indicas. However, some pre-made edible cannabis products also include a certain portion of CBD, which gives them effects that are more similar to Indicas.
How do you choose the right strain for your edibles?
People who will be taking their edible at night may prefer Indica strains due to their sedative properties, but people who will be taking the edible during the day may prefer Sativa strains due to their uplifting effects. Hybrid strains can produce a combination of the effects of Sativas and Indicas, but the specific ratio of THC to CBD in these plants varies considerably. This means that you need to familiarize the effects of the specific hybrid strain that you’re considering. Luckily, there are dozens of excellent strains that you can choose from in Colorado if you’re planning to make your own edibles!