Updated: Dec 2022
Best Indica Strains
Everyone has a different experience of cannabis, based on their specific brain chemistry. The same strain that made your friend feel excited and creative might put you straight to sleep.
It’s one of the things that makes cannabis so interesting. As a rule, though, Indica strains are generally thought to make people feel relaxed, happy, and occasionally hungry.
Indicas have even been used for medical marijuana patients who deal with anxiety, and things like sleep disorders like insomnia, and chronic pain.
In recreational settings, people typically choose Indicas when they want to chill out. People usually like to smoke Indica strains at night, because there’s a good chance it will make you want to go to bed.
This list of Indicas is perfect for a night in. An Indica strain is perfect to get comfortable on the couch, put some music or a movie on, and prepare to drift into a serene sense of calm.
Here are 10 of the most relaxing Indica strains that are likely to make your troubles melt away:
Katsu Kush
Katsu’s ancestors were some of the best Hindu Kush landrace strains. It’s become famous for its powerful Indica effects that produce a complete body high and usually leave people feeling stuck to the couch.
Some Katsu Kush varieties have high-CBD potency, which can balance out the effects of THC a little bit. Here at Bad Gramm3r, we like to get our Katsu from Frontier Farmers, who have found a way to grow it with very low CBD for an even more intense experience.
Katsu Kush makes most people feel sleepy and relaxed, so it’s an excellent nighttime strain for anyone who wants to fall asleep fast. Hopefully, your nightly smoke sessions don’t wake the neighbors, because the pungent smell of these buds is loud!
Enjoy the sweet earthiness of this resin-heavy flower, then brush your teeth and prepare to turn in for the night.
Caramel Kona Coffee Kush
If you’ve ever had Hawaiian coffee before, try to see if you can taste the similarities in this strain. You’ll get delicious vanilla coffee notes mixed in with the natural and earthy flavor.
Unlike coffee, though, this may not be an appropriate way to start your day unless you’re an extremely experienced smoker.
Many people do report some feelings of euphoric energy, but it mostly just makes people relaxed and ready for a mellow couple of hours.
Put on one of your favorite comedies, and prepare to laugh a lot with the help of this Indica.
OG Kush
This strain is named appropriately because it genuinely is an OG in the cannabis world. It first blessed the world with its presence in the early 1990s when a strain of mysterious origins was crossed with Hindu Kush.
You might see OG Kush all over the place if you’re in the habit of exploring lineages of different strains. OG Kush has played a part in creating some of the world’s most famous strains, including Girl Scout Cookies and Headband.
If you want to get things done after smoking OG Kush, you might be able to make it happen– go easy.
More extensive sessions with this potent bud are better suited for chilling on the couch all day, watching movies, and playing video games.
Don’t forget to load up on snacks, too, because a lot of people say OG Kush gives them a serious case of the munchies.
RudeBoi OG
Speaking of OG Kush descendants, RudeBoi OG is the product of two different OG Kush varieties. It’s normally listed as a hybrid, but this strain has powerful Indica effects.
We’re not 100% where the RudeBoi name came from, but unlike rude people, this strain makes us feel gloriously relaxed.
This strain doesn’t put people to sleep quite as much as some other Indicas on our list, which makes it an option when you want to relax but still stay focused. Try it next time you want to get creative.
Bio-Jesus
Another Indica-dominant hybrid, Bio-Jesus, has great therapeutic properties of biblical proportions. It gets its smell (and some of its name) from BioDiesel, which is a previous winner of the Colorado Medical Marijuana Harvest Cup.
The rest of its genetics come from Gumbo, which is another impressive strain in its own right. Bio-Jesus will lay an incredible body high on you.
It will also give you just enough heady feelings to make you feel euphoric before you drift into sweet dreams.
Take it easy with this one– it’s coated with a dusting of crystals, and you might get too high on Jesus if you smoke too much too fast.
Strawberry Snow Cone
If you want to relax without falling asleep, Strawberry Snow Cone may be the strain for you. Some people say it puts their head in the clouds but doesn’t leave them stuck on a couch.
This Indica-leaning strain makes most people feel relaxed, but still with enough energy for a deep conversation.
Even beyond the effects of Strawberry Snow Cone, it’s worth checking out just for its unique appearance and sweet strawberry jelly taste.
Gigabud
A mix between Northern Lights and Big Bud, you can expect Gigabud to send you to bed happy. There’s a slight apricot taste mixed in with this strain’s earthy aromas, which makes it a sweet bedtime snack.
You may enjoy a snack and a fit of the giggles first, but this Indica will almost definitely get you to sleep before long.
MAC
As the result of a mix between Alien Cookies with a Columbian-Starfighter cross, MAC is technically a hybrid with Indica effects. Miracle Alien Cookies (MAC) smells like a citrus farm soaked in gasoline.
The interesting aromas are followed by powerful effects– you may feel creative or inspired, but it’ll likely be hard to get anything serious done.
Mendo Breath
A cross between Mendo Montage and OG Kush Breath, Mendo Breath has inherited some of the best Indica effects you’re ever likely to experience. The vanilla and caramel taste of this bud might remind you of dessert, and the results are like dessert for your day.
Enjoy it at the end, because the initial tingly feeling will probably subside to overpowering sleepiness in a hurry.
Vanilla Kush
There may be some connection between vanilla-flavored terpenes and Indicas because a lot of the strains on this list have vanilla notes. It’s especially noticeable with Vanilla Kush, where sweet lavender flavors support it.
This Indica strain seems to hit people especially hard, so proceed with caution. We think you’ll enjoy the flavors just as much as you enjoy the deep state of relaxation that follows.
Best Indica Strains Wasilla, AK
Here at Bad Gramm3r in Wasilla, we work with the best local growers to find the strongest, tastiest Indica strains. Come from Palmer, Wasilla, or anywhere in the Mat Su Valley, and see our selection for yourself.
Our experienced budtenders have the excellent product knowledge and can help you explore all of the options until you find one that’s just right for you.
Start the search on the dispensary menu, or see us in person for an up-close look at all of our different Indicas.
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For use only by adults twenty-one and older. Keep out of the reach of children.
Marijuana should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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