Three common menu categories
Indica, sativa and hybrid are common retail categories. They can help you find and compare products, but a category alone does not tell you exactly how an individual will respond. A product labeled indica is not automatically a sleep treatment, and sativa does not guarantee energy or focus.
Strain names are not batch results
Different producers and batches can carry the same cultivar name. Compare the current cannabinoid label and available certificate of analysis. Avoid treating a familiar strain name as proof of a particular potency or medical effect.
Terpenes describe another part of the product
Terpenes are aroma compounds. A terpene report can add descriptive information about a batch, but the presence of one terpene does not establish a treatment or a predictable effect for every consumer.
Choose by information you can inspect
Compare format, labeled cannabinoids, package weight or serving count, ingredients and the producer. If aroma matters to you, ask about the current batch rather than relying on a category stereotype.
Separate preferences from health claims
Retail product names and staff recommendations do not establish a treatment for a health condition. Discuss symptoms, medications and cannabis use with a qualified healthcare professional. Do not change prescribed treatment based on this guide.
