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What does 'indica' vs 'sativa' actually mean?

Started by TokerJoker · Feb 3, 2026 · 5 replies

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TokerJokerOriginal poster
5 months ago

keep seeing these terms everywhere but explanations are all over the place. what's the real difference?

some say it's the high, some say it's just the plant shape. confused lol

T
5 months ago

honestly the indica/sativa thing is mostly marketing now. effects are more about terpenes and cannabinoid ratios than plant genetics. myrcene = sleepy, limonene = uplifting, etc

B
5 months ago

this ^^ terpenes matter way more. but generally indica = couch lock, sativa = energetic. just don't take it as gospel

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TokerJokerOriginal poster
5 months ago

so it's basically just a rough guide then? makes sense

O
5 months ago

mood

S
5 months ago

vibe

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