Sativas, on the other hand, are uplifting and cerebral, enhancing creativity and productivity. Indicas provide what has been called a “body high,” while sativas deliver more of a “mind high.” Unfortunately, sativa plants require longer to grow and yield less medicine (flowers) than indica varieties. You can buy sativa in San Francisco on our store.

Through vigorous genetic sequencing, scientists have determined that there is only 1 species: Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis Sativa is commonly known as hemp and has a variety of industrial uses. It is rich in cannabidiol, an all-natural non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant.

Sativa strains are typically associated with THC-induced energy and euphoria. These mental-centric “highs” often feel stimulating and allow for more creative mental processing and motivation to perform certain tasks. Based on these effects, sativa-based strains may be better for treating the following: Depression.