In the world of cannabis, you’ll often hear about strains and products being classified into one of three different groups: sativas, indicas, and hybrids. While there’s a lot of misinformation and urban legends out there about what these terms mean, we use them today to describe the different types of experiences many users report when consuming different cannabis strains. These differences are largely the effect of each strain’s unique terpene profile and cannabinoid content, which is why you’ll find similar effects in strains from the same family, like Diesels or Hazes or Kushes.
Sativas are generally known by consumers for promoting an uplifting, stimulating effect and a ‘head high’. Many users report increased focus, creativity, and motivation, as well as some benefits in easing stress or anxiety. Sativas are also often referred to as ‘daytime strains’ and