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Walking into a dispensary for the first time can be an overwhelming and intimidating experience. Many budtenders are happy to walk customers through the process of figuring out what products they need ...

Cannabis sativa plants share some of the same characteristics, both physically and in the effects of their flowers. Share on Pinterest Luis Velasco/Stocksy United Choosing a cannabis strain can be ...

Don’t know the difference between MSG and THC? Here’s a guide to the terminology you may encounter. Sativa is a warm-weather species characterized by tall plants and thin leaves. The plant takes 10 to ...

There is lots of talk about indica, sativa, and hybrids – but does it really matter? All of Canadian and over 50% of the US population have access to legal cannabis, and use is increasing and people ...

Cannabis sativa and cannabis indica are two species of cannabis. Anecdotal evidence suggests that indica can make people feel calmer, while sativa can boost a person’s creative energy. However, this ...

Indica and sativa are commonly used to describe cannabis strains, but what’s the difference between these two labels? Some people are adamant that indica strains are sedative with earthy aromas. In ...

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Dear Pain Patient: More and more cannabis studies, growers and users are championing a new – or at least tweaked – narrative when it comes to the differences between said strain designations.