Are marijuana varieties really different? This is a question that has been asked by many people, especially those who are new to the world of cannabis. The short answer is yes, but scientifically, we don't know how, or why, or even if sativas and indicas exist in pure form. However, a new study shows that different weed strains do have different effects and can be used for various reasons. At first glance, it may seem like all cannabis varieties are the same.
But the truth is that they have different chemical compositions. Some strains have higher levels of THC, others have higher levels of CBD, and some are fairly balanced. Each strain also has a slightly different profile from other cannabinoids (such as CBC or CBN) and terpenes. In the past, people used to base their preconceptions about cannabis strains on whether they were a “sativa”, “indica” or “hybrid” strain.
But researchers have determined that all variations contain relatively the same amount of THC and CBD. The difference between cannabis varieties lies in their chemical composition. The reason why it can look and act so differently in the body from one strain to another is because the environment in which the plant is grown can change its flavor and effect profile, while maintaining its genetic base. According to Myles, it is better to think that the herb exists on a spectrum of sativa and indica, and the most accurate way to describe the herb is its THC and CBD content rather than its genetic heritage.
At the end of the day, smoking marijuana is an intimate and personal experience, and the impact it has on you has much more to do with the current state of your mind and body than with any wet strain your partner recommends.In early November, research revealed that each variety of marijuana contains practically the same levels of THC and CBD. This may be because, when it comes to the genetic differences between a strain of herb that is supposedly 30 percent indica and 70 percent sativa, or vice versa, science has already strongly suggested that it's a big lie. Whether a dispensary has a menu hanging on the wall, a digital list that customers can view on an iPad, or a physical paper brochure that they can browse through, these informational materials, at a minimum, classify each variety of marijuana as indica, sativa, or hybrid.Hybrid strains are also sold and are considered a middle ground between indica and sativa marijuana strains. In addition, research has found that breeding potent weed strains affects the genetic diversity of a crop; however, it does NOT affect the THC or CBD content.
After trying the bud (this actually happened), the hybrid Banana Clip felt suspiciously similar to a strain I had previously tried, which was supposedly an almost pure strain of another variety. In Binske, for example, Pasternack and his team will cross six or seven different varieties of marijuana to create unique strains that only Binske knows and sells.So while there may not be any scientific evidence to back up claims about sativas and indicas being different from one another in terms of effects or potency, there is still plenty of anecdotal evidence from people who have tried various strains and found them to be distinct from one another in terms of flavor and effect.At the end of the day, it's important to remember that marijuana is an individual experience. What works for one person may not work for another. It's best to experiment with different strains until you find one that works best for you.
