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. Sativa strainsis essential for finding the most effective treatment.
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PrestoDoctor
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
When it comes to cannabis, there are three main types of strains: sativa, indica, and hybrid. Sativa strains are known for their energizing and uplifting effects, making them a popular choice for daytime use. Indica […] The post Sativa vs. Indica vs. Hybrid appeared first on PrestoDoctor.
Project CBD
APRIL 28, 2020
Luther Burbank, the legendary horticulturist, was a big fan of cannabis sativa, breeding it and promoting its many uses.
Cannabis Cheri
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis. The old school conventional wisdom used to divide cannabis into the broad categories of indica, sativa, and hybrid. And conventional wisdom used to say that indicas were better for relaxing and sleep, while sativas were more energetic and creative.
PrestoDoctor
MAY 16, 2025
Hemp vs Marijuana Hemp and marijuana are often confused due to their shared origin in the Cannabis sativa species. However, understanding the difference between hemp and marijuana is essential to distinguish their legal status, chemical profiles, cultivation methods, and product applications.
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The competition featured 30+ brands, 120+ product entries and hundreds of thousands of grams of cannabis including flower, concentrates, vape pens and edibles.
Americans for Safe Access
JULY 6, 2020
As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin. comes with the territory.
Leafly
AUGUST 1, 2024
Keep going with this unstoppable, classic sativa. The post Take first place with Super Silver Haze—August 2024’s Leafly HighLight appeared first on Leafly.
Illinois News Joint
MAY 14, 2025
Ive been searching for Work Sativa strains for more than five years now. Rarely do I run across a Work Sativa with earthy, herbal, and wood flavors. Rainbows & Cherries is sativa-leaning cross of Cherry Thai and Rainbow SS OG (TK and (OGKB and Cherry Thai). The overwhelming majority have been citrus, chem, and fruit flavors.
Sensi Seeds
MAY 22, 2025
If youre looking for a plant that grows like a sativa but you dont have the headroom, this is the strain for you. Were taking a look at our time growing Blueberry Candiez Automatic in our testing facilities. This 60/40 indica-dominant hybrid impressed us with its combination of compact size, lanky structure, and impressive yield.
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 27, 2025
In the last five years, I have reviewed, sampled, and/or grown more than 100 sativa strains searching for my favorite effects, what I call Work Sativa. FloraCal recently released Morning Dew, which sounded like a Work Sativa candidate, so I picked up an eighth from Sunnyside Champaign to review.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Grow the future of weed with Part II of Leafly’s definitive, annual hype seed guide to the latest Sours, OGs, Tangies, sativas, Cheeses and Purps.
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. s line of products in Illinois include: The Creams, assorted medley bag. The Fruits, assorted medley bag.
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. In the smoke, the sweet carrot and violet tones came to the front of the palate, while the warmer tones of roasting nuts and grains was joined by hints of pine and cedar.
Leafly
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A classic sativa from a big Washington brand—spotted in Cali. The post Golden Pineapple—Phat Panda, California, fall 2024 appeared first on Leafly.
Medical Marijuana Pages
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in the Cannabis sativa plant. Does THCV Get You High The Effects and Benefits. Unlike its more famous counterpart, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), THCV has a unique chemical structure and distinct effects on the human body.
Illinois News Joint
MAY 7, 2025
Picked up from Consume Cannabis , Supreme Planet is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Supreme Ruckus and Planet Hulk. Mosca Seeds has been producing gear for more than a decade, and again, one of the breeders strains has found its way into Illinois dispensaries.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 18, 2025
Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. product line features mouthwatering flavor, soft, bouncy texture, no bitter aftertaste, natural flavors, premium extracts, effects for all occasions, and options for everyone. s line of products in Illinois include: The Creams, assorted medley bag.
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 28, 2025
Lemon Cleaner is a sativa-dominant cross of Lemon Bubblegum and Mr. Clean, bred by 34 Mongrels Genetics. The potent effects were cerebral, uplifting, euphoric, motivating, clearheaded, and fit perfectly for our Work Sativa. The happy and uplifting buzz made almost every task better. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Medical Marijuana Pages
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Originating from California, this sativa-dominant hybrid is a cross between Blueberry and Haze strains, offering a balanced experience that appeals to a wide audience. Exploring the Blue Dream Cannabis Strain. Blue Dream is a renowned hybrid cannabis strain that has gained popularity among both novice and seasoned users. Read More
PrestoDoctor
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
From indica, sativa, and hybrid strains to unique combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes, each strain provides distinct effects. Choosing the right cannabis strain can feel overwhelming given the vast variety of strains available.
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. Veranos brand Savvy recently launched Guap RSO Gummies in Illinois, utilizing the money theme in appearance and name for its new single-dose edibles.
PrestoDoctor
MARCH 11, 2025
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a lesser-known cannabinoid found in cannabis, primarily in Sativa strains, especially those from Africa. Unlike THC, which is famous for its psychoactive effects, THCV offers unique benefits such as appetite suppression, neuroprotection, and potential therapeutic applications.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 31, 2025
Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica 80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie. Despite the unexpected flavors, Squirt delivered the Work Sativa effects Id hoped for. In Part I of this grow journa l, I popped and chopped Squirt by Humboldt Seed Company.
Illinois News Joint
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
I’m back with a new set of Work Sativa strains ( News Joint Grow 9.0 ), including the longest delay in growing a sponsored strain that I’ve had. Sour Orange is a sativa-leaning (65%/35%) cross of Clementine, Orange Sherbet, and Tangie. and Tangie by DNA Genetics , as well as my one non-sativa strain, Icy Grape by Copa Genetics.
Illinois News Joint
MARCH 30, 2025
Im a huge fan of orange and fruit flavors and thought this strain would fit our Work Sativa series. Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica/80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie. Along with three lemon strains, I popped for this grow cycle Squirt by Humboldt Seed Company.
Illinois News Joint
MAY 10, 2025
Overall, the Wake N Puff line delivered a balanced flavor infusion with experiential profiles that lined up with their indica-hybrid-sativa designations. A burst of tingling euphoria lifted my mood while helping to leave me pain free. ILNJ photo For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joints newsletter here.
CannaMD
DECEMBER 13, 2024
It is found in both sativa and indica cultivars and has pain-relieving, relaxing, and anti-anxiety effects. It has a unique ability to bind directly with the body's natural endocannabinoid system to enhance immunity functions and reduce cellular damage caused by inflammation and oxidative stress.
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 14, 2025
For us at Illinois News Joint that means citrus-heavy sativa genetics, and we are always on the hunt for more. Easily securing a spot on the Work Sativa list, Lemon Durban delivered on citrus heavy flavor and an energetic sativa high. If you want to know what strains someone really loves, ask them what theyre growing.
Project CBD
MAY 18, 2023
Bioactive prenylogous cannabinoid from fiber hemp (Cannabis sativa). Fitoterapia , 123 , 13–17. Pollastro F, Taglialatela-Scafati O, Allarà M, Muñoz E, Di Marzo V, De Petrocellis L, Appendino G. J Nat Prod. 2011 Sep 23;74(9):2019-22. doi: 10.1021/np200500p. Epub 2011 Sep 8. PMID: 21902175. Livingston, S. Rensing, K. E., & Samuels, A.
Illinois News Joint
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Cresco paired a branded-glass tank with a clear cylindrical-plastic mouthpiece and wide red band at the bottom denoting the “sativa” nature of the strain. While the mental clarity worked for focus, the heavier physical aspect made the experience a much more “hybrid” than “sativa” high. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Project CBD
MAY 24, 2023
Cannabis sativa terpenes are cannabimimetic and selectively enhance cannabinoid activity.” “Therapeutic and Medicinal Uses of Terpenes.” Medicinal Plants: From Farm to Pharmacy 333–359. 2019, doi:10.1007/978-3-030-31269-5_15 LaVigne, Justin E et al. Scientific reports vol. 2021, doi:10.1038/s41598-021-87740-8 Raz, Noa et al.
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 26, 2025
On my journey finding lemon-flavored Work Sativa strains, I grew Lemon Bubblegum , Lemon Cleaner, and Lemon Biscotti by 34 Mongrels Genetics. The next News Joint Grow Journal is Lemon Cleaner, a sativa-dominant cross of Lemon Bubblegum and Mr. Clean. The Lemon Bubblegum turned out exactly how I hoped with a sweet, natural lemon flavor.
Illinois News Joint
MAY 19, 2025
This positive and sativa-like change only lasted for the first 10 minutes before slowly shifting towards a heavier mental and physical state. Notes of clove, diesel, pepper, and tar coated the tongue and remained detectable on the palate for more than five minutes after the joint was finished.
Sensi Seeds
APRIL 4, 2025
We were a bit surprised by this strains distinctly sativa-like growth pattern but the extra height proved to be incredibly productive, providing a truly massive yield of incredibly potent buds. In this grow report, well explore our time with Blue Sunset Feminized; a 60% indica developed in tandem with the team at Sherbinskis.
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Zeebra Cakez is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Frost Donkey and Cake Crasher. Overall, the Zeebra Cakez minis delivered a surprisingly strong sativa buzz. Lobo Minis packages an eighth as seven half-gram prerolls to serve this exact need. This batch of prerolls tested at 1.1% THC, 20.57% THCa, and 22.35% total cannabinoids.
Illinois News Joint
MAY 1, 2025
The energy and clarity were exactly what I look for when defining work sativa strains. There was more clarity in the physical aspect as my aches and pains disappeared, and I became more sensitive to temperature and touch.
Illinois News Joint
APRIL 15, 2025
Duct Tape effects delivered one of those buzzes that start like a sativa by lifting energy levels and cerebral thoughts but quickly U-turns toward indica effects. The flavor followed suit with earth, spice, gas, and nutty hops on the front end and added notes of heavy diesel, chocolate, and skunky spice on the back end.
Project CBD
JUNE 7, 2023
Cannabis sativa terpenes are cannabimimetic and selectively enhance cannabinoid activity.” “Selected cannabis terpenes synergize with THC to produce increased CB1 receptor activation.” Biochemical pharmacology vol. 212 (2023): 115548. doi:10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115548 2023.115548 LaVigne, Justin E et al. Scientific reports vol.
Illinois News Joint
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The gummies induced a talkative, social, and uplifting mood after roughly 15 minutes with tingling euphoric waves working to make the come-up a much more sativa-style experience than the hybrid label indicated. There was no indication of the cannabis infusion, and the only lingering taste was a hint of the fruit punch.
Illinois News Joint
MAY 29, 2025
Grape Diamonds is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Pink Grapefruit and Member Berry. Grape Diamonds fell into the Work Sativa category rather quickly, inducing a sense of mental clarity and a low-level clean-burning energy that boosted my productivity. I picked up from Emerald Dispensary the Grape Diamonds to review.
Illinois News Joint
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Escape is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Amnesia Sour Diesel and Amnesia Sour Diesel F2. I’ve been awaiting the full concentrate follow-up since. This month, the dabs from Dabstract hit dispensaries, so I stopped into Consume Marion and picked up a variety to review, starting with Escape Terp Sugar. This Terp sugar tested at 2.75% THC, 86.1%
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