A Classification Crisis

Walk into any dispensary, and you'll see the menu divided into three holy categories: Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid. But from a scientific perspective, these labels recount the plant's morphology (shape), not necessarily its effects.

The Traditional View

• Indica: Short, broad leaves. Believed to be sedating ("In-da-couch").
• Sativa: Tall, narrow leaves. Believed to be energizing / cerebral.

The Reality: It's All Chemotypes

Modern cannabis has been cross-bred for decades. Almost everything is a hybrid. The effect is determined by the Entourage Effect—the synergy between cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBG) and terpenes.

"You can have a Sativa-dominant plant structure that has a sedating terpene profile."

What Should You Look For?

Instead of relying solely on the I/S/H labels, ask for the terpene profile.

• Looking for energy? Ask for Limonene or Pinene.
• Looking for sleep? Ask for Myrcene or Linalool.

JointSesh lets you tag strains with your actual experience (e.g., "Relaxed", "Energetic") rather than just what the label says.