When I was just beginning my cannabis experience, I knew very little about how to choose the right products for my preferences and purposes.
At the dispensary,most of the options are divided into three categories.
Indica strains are generally associated with relaxing, whole-body sensations. Sativas are expected to provide more of an energizing and cerebral high. Hybrid effects depend on the properties of the parent plants. As I’ve gotten more familiar with cannabis and how it works, I’ve focused more on cannabinoids. There are over a hundred cannabinoids found in the plant. THC and CBD are the two most abundant and well-known. THC creates psychoactive effects while CBD is most often utilized for its therapeutic benefits. Just recently, I realized that the chemical profile of each unique strain includes terpenes. They are produced by a variety of plants, including fruit trees and herbs. They are responsible for the flavor and smell of the plant. Like cannabinoids, terpenes are found in the trichomes that cover the buds. Over one hundred separate terpenes have been identified and multiple types can be provided by a single strain of cannabis. Soil and climate influence the creation of terpenes. The unique, varying and diverse combination of these terpenes produces specific aroma and flavor and also influences the potential benefits. The terpenes found in other plants have been used throughout history in essential oils for aromatherapy. Linalool is found in lavender and is sought after for calming and improving sleep. Dried cannabis flower strains offer an exciting variety of terpene combinations. They can even change for the same strain from one harvest to the next.