Nomenclature Alert: Beyond Indica and Sativa
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Cannabis terpene profiles are more meaningful than strain names and breeding history.
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PrestoDoctor
JUNE 2, 2025
What’s The Difference: Indica vs. Sativa As the stigma around medical marijuana continues to fade, more patients are turning to cannabis for relief and an improved quality of life. While distinguishing between Indica and […] The post Indica vs Sativa: Differences, Effects, & Strains appeared first on PrestoDoctor.
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Leafly
JUNE 9, 2022
There is a lot of misinformation around sativa and indica weed strains. Check out Leafly's guide to learn about the difference between indica and sativa strains. The post Indica vs. sativa: understanding the differences between weed types appeared first on Leafly.
PrestoDoctor
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
When it comes to cannabis, there are three main types of strains: sativa, indica, and hybrid. Indica […] The post Sativa vs. Indica […] The post Sativa vs. Indica vs. Hybrid appeared first on PrestoDoctor.
Sensi Seeds
JULY 12, 2022
California Indica Regular is a delight to the senses. Flavour and aroma are why wise cannabis connoisseurs flock to this strain. California Indica is an outcross of two classic strains, Orange Bud and an Afghan Hashplant, to create a new masterpiece for the garden. Visually, she grows sturdy and compact.
Project CBD
JUNE 10, 2025
Beloved within the cannabis community as the modest, softspoken horticulturist with a big heart and a great last name, Wade is one of the unsung heroes of botanical CBD that took root in northern California in the early 2010s. What would happen when a lot of people consumed CBD-rich cannabis?
Cannabis Cheri
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
From our perspective, terpenes have health-giving effects, in cannabis and other plants as well. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant’s parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis.
Illinois News Joint
MAY 29, 2023
During a recent visit to River Bluff Roselle , I stumbled upon Ozone’s Sweet Indica gummies and couldn’t resist picking up a sample to review. This flavor quickly dissipated, leaving a subtle bitterness from the cannabis oil as the finish. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Illinois News Joint
AUGUST 11, 2023
Front Porch , a label from Progressive Treatment Solutions , offers an indica-leaning Moonlight version of its infused prerolls as a 2.5-gram To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. These prerolls come as five 0.5-gram
The Herb Collective
AUGUST 1, 2023
Cannabis Indica, also known as Indian Hemp or simply Indica, is a highly preferred strain of the cannabis plant. In this blog post, we're going to explore the ten health benefits of Cannabis Indica that you need to know about.
FloridaMarijuana.net
JULY 8, 2018
5 cannabis strains to treat PTSD? Cannabis offers significant therapeutic benefits for a wide range of medical conditions. 5 cannabis strains to treat PTSD: 1. OG Kush is a very popular indica-dominant hybrid strain for PTSD, depression and mood disorders. Use it throughout the day and save your Indicas for nighttime.
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Best in Grass , a national cannabis judging competition and product feedback platform, is closing in on its final stages in Illinois. The competition featured 30+ brands, 120+ product entries and hundreds of thousands of grams of cannabis including flower, concentrates, vape pens and edibles. in Chicago. Tickets can be found here.
FloridaMarijuana.net
JULY 5, 2018
It does not produce a overly-mellow result as with Indicas. Granddaddy Purple/Indica. Commonly known as the “nighttime strain”, this indica has quite the origin story. The genetic makeup of Granddaddy Purple, predominantly known as a California cannabis strain, are Purple Urkle and Big Bud. Headaches/Migraines.
Cannabis Cheri
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
From our perspective, terpenes have health-giving effects, in cannabis and other plants as well. This essentially means that the sum of the cannabis plant's parts is greater than any individual cannabinoid (such as CBD or THC) or terpene. It is that combination in any given strain makes us feel the way we do.
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 2, 2021
If you’ve ever consumed cannabis, you probably already know that the plant has many different varieties, commonly referred to as strains. Still, while there are lots of options, few strains are as prized as “landrace strains” – those rare varieties of cannabis plucked from a specific habitat. The story of landrace cannabis.
Sensi Seeds
DECEMBER 28, 2022
There are many cannabis strains that can help you relax, and knowing which ones will leave you feeling carefree and mellow is essential. Most consumers favor indica-dominant hybrids renowned for their body stone. The post 9 Best Mellow Cannabis Strains appeared first on Sensi Seeds.
FloridaMarijuana.net
MAY 1, 2020
Sunshine Cannabis won the most recent Cannabis Business Awards Most Valuable Brand. You can definitely see The White’s trademark characteristics coming through in the White Sunshine from Sunshine Cannabis. This is a yearly award that goes to the best brand in Florida as voted on by the public, and with great reason.
PrestoDoctor
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Choosing the right cannabis strain can feel overwhelming given the vast variety of strains available. From indica, sativa, and hybrid strains to unique combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes, each strain provides distinct effects.
The Cannigma
MARCH 16, 2021
This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. Published in HortScience , the journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, this new study details the results of extensive morphological trait analysis in high-CBD, high-THC, and intermediate cannabis strains. A short history of cannabis nomenclature.
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Right down the center of the sativa/indica spectrum, Green T calmed my train of thought without changing my energy levels. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 15, 2025
Ive been looking for an indica strain that will knock me out late at night. A couple years ago, we reviewed Garlic Z by Island , which was one of the last indica that consistently put me to sleep. Duct Tape is an indica-dominant cross of Original Glue (GG4) and Do-Si-Dos, originally bred by Archive Seed Bank.
Illinois News Joint
MAY 13, 2025
Employees help create an array of gummy Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), including sativa, indica, and ratio gummies (see below for all SKUs). Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. is a leading edible brand thats committed to making cannabis enjoyable and accessible to everyone, said an OGeez!
Illinois News Joint
MAY 8, 2025
Its interesting how certain cannabis strains become associated with specific people, places, and things. Bio Jesus is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Bio Diesel and Gumbo. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
At the end of a long day, a heavy indica lulling me off to sleep is really hard to beat. During a recent stop at Star Buds Burbank a budtender told me about Grape Jubilee, one of the more indica-leaning strains from Kaviar’s new releases. Grape Jubilee is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Berry Bubba.
Sensi Seeds
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Most cannabis strains available in coffeeshops, dispensaries and seedbanks are hybrids. Hybrids are cannabis strains that contain both indica and sativa genetics, and they offer a wide range of effects from the iconic indica body stone to the cerebral sativa high.
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A level of playfulness exists in cannabis that simply doesn’t in many other industries. Grand Master Sexy is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Scotty 2 Hotty and Oreoz. Grand Master Sexy is labeled as an indica but delivered a clear headed, open state of mind that allowed me to focus on work by “getting out of my own way” mentally.
United Patients Group
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief The use of cannabis to treat chronic pain is becoming increasingly popular among patients seeking alternative treatments for their symptoms. What are the Best Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain? What are the Cannabinoids Found in Cannabis?
Greencamp
JANUARY 26, 2024
In a revealing study from 2023, researchers combed through data from Strainprint™, specifically examining how different types of cannabis – indica, sativa, and CBD – tackle anxiety. The post Best Strain for Anxiety: Calming Cannabis Varieties appeared first on Greencamp. This analysis was based on feedback from 184.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 18, 2025
Guided by the principle that cannabis should be simple and that every great gummy begins with a mouthwatering first bite, OGeez!s is a leading edible brand thats committed to making cannabis enjoyable and accessible to everyone, said an OGeez! Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica.
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 13, 2025
The Savvy Tangie Crush (sativa) and Berry Drip (indica) Guap RSO gummies, respectively, came as a single-doze edible shaped as a money bag with a $ symbol on the front. ILNJ photos For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
United Patients Group
JULY 22, 2023
Marijuana strains are commonly categorized into three primary types: indica, sativa, and hybrids – each with distinctive traits and potential medicinal effects. Indica Strains : Known for their relaxing effects, indica strains are typically recommended for nighttime use.
Illinois News Joint
JUNE 8, 2025
The first year of legalization in Illinois saw cannabis product shortages in dispensaries, and the products that were in stock gave consumers little to no variety. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint ’s newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 27, 2024
Blue Unicorn Poop is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Blue Sherbet and Unicorn Poop. The effects came on before I had finished the bowl with a heavy physical indica blanket of pressure paired with a closed in awareness and a mind wiped clean of thought. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Illinois News Joint
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
One of my favorite aspects of the Illinois cannabis industry is watching craft producers come online and continue to grow. WEPA is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Whoody Melon and Platinum OG. The physical aspect lagged behind, only fully building into a warm blanket-style indica sensation after 15 minutes.
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 7, 2023
POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. Physically, this live resin was tingly and euphoric, never becoming “indica” heavy. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Illinois News Joint
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
High Times Magazine announced The People’s Choice 2023 Cannabis Cup Winners for Illinois Monday evening. Check out the cannabis cup winners in each category below, and click on the links for the review. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here.
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Slang names vs the actual terms for cannabis. These are the three most common scientific terms: Cannabis. The genus Cannabis (Family Cannabacae) represents a number of plant species and many cultivated varieties therein. Indica and Sativa. Cannabis is the usual term outside North America.
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 15, 2023
The fourth annual Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup judges have only a few more days left to complete each sample product before the deadline to submit. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 25, 2023
As an insomniac, I pay special attention to strains that promise a heavy indica experience. When Extreme Cream from Rythm promised a “heavy handed indica” experience on the menu at Rise Effingham , I had to try a sample to see if it deserved a spot in the toolbox. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The fourth annual Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup judges have completed their reviews for the 2023 kits, and the totals have been tallied. The Illinois Cannabis Cup awards ceremony is set to stream live starting at 4:20 p.m. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. Monday, Nov.
The Herb Collective
MARCH 26, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Cannabis Strains of All Time: Unlocking Their Unique Traits Cannabis enthusiasts, whether seasoned connoisseurs or curious newcomers, are always on the lookout for the crème de la crème of cannabis strains. Jack Herer stands as a symbol of the fight for cannabis legalization and education.
Illinois News Joint
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
It’s a good time to be a cannabis reviewer in Illinois. DNA Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato Sorbet and Lava Cake. DNA Cake delivered a classic indica style buzz, slowing my train of thought to a crawl while a slow-moving wave of muscle relaxation followed, working down from my crown to legs.
Illinois News Joint
JULY 20, 2024
Cresco Triangle is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Las Vegas Lemon Skunk and Triangle Kush. ILNJ photo Despite being a simple metal coil in a glass tank, the Cresco cart manages to maintain brand identity with a few features, such as the clear circular mouthpiece, colored indicator band (in this case, blue for indica), and branded tank.
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