Ah yes, but street dealers might also lace with other, less fun stuff. I've heard of airplane glue, for one. May be an urban myth, but especially for medicinal use, I'd rather get it from a safe source so I know what I'm getting - right down to the blend of indica/sativa and the percentage of each in that blend.
Sativa is more head and energizing and can offer pain killing properties. Better for daytime use. Here is a list of its properties:
Effects (high THC, low CBN/CBD):
- more stimulating and uplifting
- energizing and thought provoking
- increases focus and creativity
- supports immune system
- best for use in daytime
Benefits:
- reduces nausea
- stimulates the appetite
- fights depression
- positive, uplifting, cerebral effect
- energizes and stimulates
- promotes creativity
- relieves headaches and migraines
- relaxes muscles, relieves pain
- acts as an expectorant
Indica is more body and calming/sleep inducing. Good pain killer and great for insomnia. Here is a list of its properties:
Effects (lower THC, higher CBN/CBD):
- generally more physical than cerebral (however, the relief of physical symptoms can have a positive psychological effect)
- sedation, pain relief and relaxation
- best for later in the day and bedtime
- perhaps better for anxiety than depression
Benefits:
- reduces pain
- muscle relaxant
- relieves spasms, reduces seizures
- reduces inflammation
- aids sleep
- reduces anxiety and stress
- reduces nausea
- stimulates appetite
- relieves headaches and migraines
- reduces intra-occular pressure
- bronchio-dilator and expectorant
Most people find that a mix of the two types is best, depending on the time of day you might want more indica (evening) or more sativa (daytime).
You never know what you're getting on the streets.
Hugs,
