Strains are as unique as snowflakes, with each type of cannabis producing different effects in different individuals. Genetic profiles and terpene profiles determine what type of effects different strains will have and create the strain’s unique taste and smell. When you come into our store, you’ll notice that products are often categorized between Sativas, Indicas, and Hybrids. In general terms, sativas produce energetic and uplifting effects, while indicas are associated with “in-da-couch” or for their relaxing and sedative properties. As cannabis has now been bred for thousands of years, it is very rare to come across a pure sativa or pure indica strain. Most modern strains are a blend of these two species and are referred to as “hybrids”. Hybrids are generally expressed as sativa-dominant or indica-dominant hybrids, depending on which traits are more heavily expressed. Nevertheless, here are some of the factors that differentiate indica and sativa strains.