Different Types of Weed and Their Effects

Cannabis, commonly known as weed, marijuana, ganja etc., is a plant that is put to many psychoactive uses. These forms of the cannabis plant have been put to use since time immemorial as intoxicating agents. The most widely used and popular means of using cannabis is in a dried herbal form. The methods of consumption are many, but the effect of any of these methods is one of intoxication, or 'getting high'.

The distinctive form of the plant consists of the flowers of the plant and the extended leaves and stalks of the plant. Hashish is an extract of the plant as well, and is vastly popular across the world as a recreational drug. Apart from being used for its psychoactive purposes, the cannabis plant is also used for medical purposes and for making fiber (in the form of hemp).

Strains of the Cannabis Plant
Around the globe, there are primarily 3 distinctive types of cannabis found. Each type has its own characteristics and unique extractions. These types are - Cannabis Sativa plant, Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Ruderalis. The Ruderalis strain is generally used as an agent for other plants to combat cold weather, so the consumptive versions of the cannabis plant are restricted to the sativa and the indica versions.

The psychoactive substance present in the cannabis plant is known as TCH (Tetra Hydro Cannabinol). This is the substance that is responsible for a person feeling the 'high'. But this is not the only chemical present inside the plant. Along with TCH, there is a concoction of chemicals that produce the entire effect of smoking or consuming marijuana.

Different Types of Weed Highs
The 'high' that a person experiences after consuming weed, or extracts of weed, varies from person to person and from situation to situation. But broadly, they can be classified into the following categories.

• Body Stone: Also known as 'couch lock', this type of high usually occurs after consuming the indica version. A person ends up feeling very tired and lethargic and finds it difficult to get up and perform practical tasks. The only desire of the person is to be let alone with their thoughts, and nothing seems to faze them. People experiencing this sensation also tend to fall asleep very easily after consuming the weed through different types of weed pipes.
• Head High: On the other hand, the sativa strain causes a 'head high'. Under this situation, a person becomes very energetic, tends to talk a lot, tends to have long fits of laughter and experiences a supposed enhancement of visual and audio receptory senses. The individual may also feel like he/she is noticing things that he/she never noticed before.

Different Types of Weed and Their Effects
There are different kinds of weed grown in different parts of the world, and each will differ in the potency of its results. The weather conditions, the soil fertility, the amount of care taken of the plant and many other factors play a part in deciding how potent a particular plant of marijuana actually is. Given below is a list of the different types of weed plants and different types of weed names.

• Afghani: This is considered to be one of the best out of the many different types of weed joints. The origin of this plant was in Afghanistan, and it is of the indica strain. The leaves and stems of this plant are big and round and their aroma is very strong.
• Kush: This plant is thought by many to be the best version of weed. This is an excellent plant for growing indoors and is known to have a very special taste. This plant is a result of years of inbreeding and is unique. This is also of the indica strain.
• Northern Lights: This is a great indoor plant and many years of selective breeding have made it one of the most potent versions of the indica strain. It is known to have a very distinct earthy taste and is very popular in Holland.
• White Widow: This is also a very popular choice and is an indica strain said to possess a very 'skunky' taste. Many believe that this is the strongest form of weed in the world. The high is said to be extreme, and the taste is believed to be divine.
• Shiva: The name for this plant is derived from the Hindu God of Transformation. Like other indica strains, this plant remains small in height and does not get very bushy. The taste is said to be extremely exotic in nature.
• Haze: Haze is the original sativa plant from Jamaica, and as is common with all sativa plants, it grows very tall and gets very bushy. The seeds of this plant are very small, but very potent at the same time.
• Purple Haze: Purple buds on this plant give it a distinct smell and taste. The taste is believed to be sweet and sour, and this is a complete sativa breed.
• Durban Poison: This is the original African version of weed. This is also of the sativa strain and it possesses a very candy-like smell. It is the easiest to grow and the best version of weed all over the world.
• Ice: This plant has been developed to be stronger and tastier than any other plant and is believed to be the weed plant for the new age. The smell and taste of this plant are exceptional and it is one of the finest qualities of weed around.
• Red Dawn: This is a sativa-indica hybrid strain and is found mostly in Russia. It has a very hard and raw taste, but gives a very clear high.

Besides these, there are many more strains of weed grown, and listing them here would be all but impossible. The following are some more of the different kinds of weed available the world over. Remember, that due to cross breeding and home growing, there are chances that you might come across a particular strain that might be difficult to find again.

Holland Dutch Dope	Pride of Amsterdam	Mauwie Wauwie
Waikiki Queen Feminized	California Dream Feminized	New York Diesel
Bob Marley Sativa	Light of Jah	Yoruba Nigeria
Ganeshas Dream	Ganja Dwarf	Charas

These were a few of the different types of weed and their effects. Read about the effects of marijuana on the brain. There are many versions available all across the world, and the effect of each will differ. You can find other different types of weed pictures over the Internet as well.