The Different Types of Cannabis Strains
In the Cannabis world, strain refers to a cultivar or variety from a specific plant. This is similar to how it is used in microbiology and biology, where strain refers to genetic variants or offspring from a certain parent plant species. Cannabis is a diverse plant with countless strains containing unique cannabinoid profiles and terpenes. These cannabinoid profiles may vary from grower to grower and even dispensary to dispensary, which can make the effects of a particular flower very different from one place to the next. There are many weed strains , but the main ones include indica- and Sativa-dominant varieties. The Indica-dominant strains are characterized by their sedative and euphoric effects, while the Sativa-dominant strains are typically known for their energy-boosting properties. Strains are also categorized by their ratio of cannabinoids, or what's called its "CBD/THC ratio." These ratios can range from 10:1 to 1:1 and provide varying benefits depending on...