INDICA

Indica is a term with multiple references.

1. In relation to cannabis, Indica is one of the two primary types of cannabis plants. It creates a relaxed, sedative effect often described as a body high, and is commonly used for relaxing at the end of the day or for sleeping. 1
2. In botany, physical differences such as variations in height, branching patterns, and the shape of the leaves are used to identify different strains of plants. In this context, Indica refers to a specific strain of plant. 4
3. In ancient history, Indica was the name of a historical account of Mauryan India by the Greek writer Megasthenes. The original work is now lost, but its fragments have survived in later Greek and Latin works. 7
4. In ancient military history, Indica was a short military history about interior Asia, particularly the Indian subcontinent, written by Arrian in 2nd-century CE. 8