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[[File:Cannab2 new.png|thumb|right|200px|Types of cannabis]] | [[File:Cannab2 new.png|thumb|right|200px|Types of cannabis]] | ||
'''Sativa''' and '''indica''' are the two major types of cannabis plants which can mix together to create hybrid strains. | '''Sativa''' and '''indica''' are the two major types of cannabis plants which can mix together to create hybrid strains. Because each strain has its own balance of cannabinoids, each strain has its own range of effects on the body and mind, resulting in a wide range of medicinal benefits. | ||
Indica plants typically grow short and wide compared to sativa plants which grow tall and thin. Indica plants are better suited for indoor growing because of their short growth and sativa plants are better suited for outdoor growing because some strains can reach over 25 ft. in height. | Indica plants typically grow short and wide compared to sativa plants which grow tall and thin. Indica plants are better suited for indoor growing because of their short growth and sativa plants are better suited for outdoor growing because some strains can reach over 25 ft. in height. | ||
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*'''Edibles''' are cannabis added as an ingredient to one of a variety of foods. | *'''Edibles''' are cannabis added as an ingredient to one of a variety of foods. | ||
*'''Sublingual/buccal''' consumption typically involves the absorption of cannabinoids through the membranes inside the mouth (usually through a candy or tincture). | *'''Sublingual/buccal''' consumption typically involves the absorption of cannabinoids through the membranes inside the mouth (usually through a candy or tincture). | ||
*''' | *'''Tinctures''' vary from edibles, usually only containing extracted (and potent) THC in liquid form. Tinctures can be taken sublingually, or orally. | ||
*'''Topical''' consumption typically involves the use of either a cream or lip balm containing cannabinoids absorbed through the skin. | *'''Topical''' consumption typically involves the use of either a cream or lip balm containing cannabinoids absorbed through the skin. | ||
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