Is Indica Or Sativa Better For PTSD?
“…The two types of cannabis strains are Indica and Sativa. Both strains of cannabis have two main cannabinoids: THC and CBD. THC is the reason why cannabis creates a high feeling, while CBD is not psychoactive and can counteract the high feeling. Therefore, strains of cannabis with high CBD content are usually used by PTSD patients who want to stay alert when they use cannabis.
When looking at Indica vs. Sativa, anxiety is often treated better by Indica cannabis strains thanks to their high CBD content and low THC levels. Indica marijuana strains are also good at treating chronic pain, inflammation, and insomnia, thanks to the high CBD levels in these marijuana strains.
Sativa cannabis strains have a more intoxicating and energizing effect thanks to a higher THC content, and lower CBD content, so many people with PTSD use these strains of cannabis to help treat PTSD symptoms of depression…”