There’s widespread consumer consensus around the idea that sativa edibles tend to be uplifting while indica edibles are more often sedating. This effect-based classification has been challenged by taxonomists and scientists alike, but still, many feel that there’s a stark difference between the two that can’t be brushed off as psychosomatic.
Our limited experimentation may have had mixed and inconclusive results, but in the spirit of science, we were able to bring to light the following variables and considerations that could be useful to edible enthusiasts:
Be conscientious of your tolerance. A 10mg edible will likely not feel at all the same to a newbie and a heavyweight.
Consider the time of day. Energy levels can greatly influence how uplifting/sedating an edible might feel.
Homemade edibles may not be very homogenous. Different parts of the batch may deliver more intense effects.
Expectations guide your experience. If you expect an energizing sativa effect or a calming indica effect, your experience will likely gravitate toward those associations.