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Sativa vs Indica vs Hybrid: Complete Guide



Our database contains 11,892 indicas, 5,757 sativas, and 23,903 hybrids. Here's what sets them apart — plus the top 5 in each category.

Quick Comparison
Indica — Body-focused effects: relaxation, sedation, pain relief. Best for evenings.
Sativa — Mind-focused effects: energy, creativity, focus. Best for daytime.
Hybrid — Blends both. Effects depend on the parent strains and dominant traits.

Top Indica Strains (11,892 total)

Indicas are associated with full-body relaxation. Browse all on the Indica page.

NameSpeciesTHCCBDTop Effects
Male OGindica90–90%—Energetic, Creative, Calm
Understanding the Polar Propane Strain in Cannabisindica70–90%Up to 0.5%Focused, Creative, Euphoric
Kandy Quakeindica90–90%—Calm, Happy, Relaxed
King Louis Xiii Strain Cartridgeindica70–90%Up to 1.0%Calm, Happy, Relaxed
Ape Strain Roveindica82–82%—Calm, Happy, Relaxed

Top Sativa Strains (5,757 total)

Sativas tend toward uplifting, cerebral effects. See all on the Sativa page.

NameSpeciesTHCCBDTop Effects
Oaxacan Piesativa65–85%—Calm, Relaxed, Focused
Mimosa Champagnesativa60–75%—Mood Elevation, Focused, Energetic
Soaring Highsativa34–34%Up to 0.1%Calm, Relaxed, Focused
Bear Dance Strainsativa22–32%Up to 0.5%Calm, Energetic, Euphoric
Strongest Sativa Strain In The Worldsativa25–32%Up to 0.5%Calm, Focused, Uplifted

Top Hybrid Strains (23,903 total)

Hybrids combine traits from indica and sativa parents. Explore the Hybrid page.

NameSpeciesTHCCBDTop Effects
Springfield Farms Liquid Diamond Vapes Strainhybrid85–95%Up to 0.5%Calm, Focused, Uplifted
Bubble Gum Burst Strain Muhahybrid80–90%0.1–1.0%Happy, Relaxed, Creative
Springfield Farms Vapes Strainhybrid70–90%Up to 0.5%Calm, Relaxed, Focused
Berry Gang Plug N Play Strainhybrid70–85%Up to 0.5%Calm, Giggly, Focused
Live Sugar Strainhybrid60–85%Up to 0.5%Alert, Focused, Energetic

Which Type Is Right for You?

  • For sleep: Start with indica — see our indica sleep guide.
  • For anxiety: Balanced hybrids or CBD-rich strains — anxiety guide.
  • For creativity/energy: Sativa strains, taken in low doses.
  • For pain: Indica or indica-dominant hybrids with moderate THC.
  • For beginners: Balanced hybrids with moderate THC (15–20%). Read our label guide to understand what you're buying.
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