What is Cannabis Indica?
Category: Others
Generic name: Cannabis
Cannabis indica is a strain of cannabis, different from Cannabis sativa, that may be used for various medical purposes. It has a higher ratio of cannabidiol (CBD) to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and as a result, is believed to produce lower levels of anxiety than other strains of cannabis.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 9 | 4 | |
| Pain | 8 | 6 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 6 | 4 | |
| Insomnia | 3 | 2 | |
| Depressed mood | 2 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Cannabis Indica
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sleepiness | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Forgetfulness | 1 | |
| Learn to cope with illness | 1 | |
| Morning sleepiness | 1 | |
| Poor judgment | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Cannabis Indica
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | 2 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Cannabis Indica
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
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