Well, there's two different main types, Indica and Sativa. Then there's a loooot of strains under that. Anyway, Indica type strains (or mainly indica) give a body high and more of a relaxed, "stoned", feeling. Sativa gives that up "high", do stuff feeling. Strains run many in between. I hope that answers your question a little bit, and I hope your wife is feeling a little better from the medicine.