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The Distinction Between Sativa, Hybrid, and Indica
Chances are, if you've spent any time shopping for cannabis products, you've encountered products labeled as Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid, or you've heard these terms thrown around. But what exactly categorizes a product into one of these groups? The answer lies in the terpenes. It doesn’t actually matter how much THC, CBD, or other cannabinoids the buds contain; the real difference between Sativa, Hybrid, and Indica is the terpene makeup.
There are hundreds or perhaps thousands of terpenes responsible for the reactions or effects experienced upon consumption. Some terpenes deliver an uplifting, energizing effect, typically associated with plants labeled as Sativa. On the flip side, others induce feelings of relaxation or drowsiness, often found in plants labeled as Indica. Hybrids typically offer a blend of these effects, creating a more balanced experience.
Busting Myths about Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid Strains
The truth about Cannabis Flower is that there's truly no such thing as a pure indica or pure sativa. Over the last several decades, flower strains have undergone extensive crossbreeding, resulting in almost every strain containing a mix of terpene effects. While certain flowers might lean towards a slightly uplifting or calming effect, there's no solid scientific classification for these strain types.
Origins of the Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid Labels
These labels are essentially a creation of the consumer market. In an ideal scenario, consumers would select strains based on complex terpene profiles. However, the reality is that many consumers lack the knowledge to make informed decisions with this information alone. So, brands and retailers classify strains into these three categories, offering consumers a simplified choice, even if their cannabis experience is limited.
Understanding Strain Types for Cannabis Vapes
When applying these ideas to cannabis vape products, these labels are even more arbitrary. Almost all vapes are made with distillates and flavored with botanical terpenes, with the botanical terpenes being named from existing cannabis flavor profiles that closely match the flavoring. These flavorings are produced from plant elements that do not contain cannabis terpenes, so their effects are usually very similar to one another. The differences in effects may even be attributed to a placebo effect. While this isn’t true 100% of the time, this is a good basis of knowledge when you are purchasing these types of vape products for yourself.
