What is Sativa and Indica?
If you have ever been confused about the terms Indica and Sativa you’re not alone. Over the years these definitions have caused confusion for many people including cannabis experts. In 1753 Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus believed there was only one species of cannabis plant, the name he gave it was Cannabis Sativa. A few decades later a French naturalist named Jean-Baptiste Lamarck discovered a different sub-species, that he referred to as Cannabis Indica, but what is the actual difference? In botanical terms the term Indica refers to a plant originating from India whereas Sativa simply means cultivated. Some people use...