Nomenclature Alert: Beyond Indica and Sativa
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Cannabis terpene profiles are more meaningful than strain names and breeding history.
Indica vs. Sativa vs. Hybrids: Which Are Better?
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Namely, the Sativa and Indica are both parts of the cannabis family, while the third one may be perceived as a crossbreed of these two. Throughout history, both of these subspecies (Indica and Sativa) were utilized for […]. The post Indica vs. Sativa vs. Hybrids: Which Are Better?
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Sativa vs. Indica vs. Hybrid: What’s the Difference?
The Herb Collective
JULY 10, 2018
Marijuana comes in various different strains, generally divided into three types: indica, sativa, and hybrid. Sativa and indica are two distinct types of marijuana plants, but the two can also be bred together to create hybrid plants. In general, sativa strains are said to be more uplifting. What is Cannabis sativa?
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What are cannabis landrace strains?
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 2, 2021
While cannabis likely began in the Himalayan region, it spread in our early human history and was found all over the world in different natural environments where it had evolved into different varieties of cannabis – the landrace strains. They brought back landrace sativas from places like Mexico, Thailand and Africa.
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Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrids Which Are Better
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Namely, the Sativa and Indica are both parts of the cannabis family, while the third one may be perceived as a crossbreed of these two. Throughout history, both of these subspecies (Indica and Sativa) were utilized for […]. Those who are familiar with these terms have probably used the cannabis plant in one way or another.
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Scientists say they can spot high-CBD strains just from their leaves
The Cannigma
MARCH 16, 2021
A short history of cannabis nomenclature. The terms indica and sativa are still used to describe cannabis plants today, though decades of crossbreeding to achieve the most desirable THC content and appearance has meant the terms no longer accurately correlate to the actual genetics of the plant in question.
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Facts You Need To Know About Green Sativa
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 7, 2020
If you’ve done any reading about medical marijuana, cannabis in general, or used medical cannabis, you’ve likely heard about Green Sativa but you may not have a clue what it means or what it’s all about. While the color is green, that isn’t why it’s called Green Sativa. What is Sativa vs Indica? Don’t feel bad. Absolutely not.
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Celtic Hemp
Project CBD
MARCH 7, 2023
The Celtic people did not record their earliest history. Druids, religious figures in the Celtic political system, instead memorized large volumes of oral history. Origins of Cannabis sativa in Ireland and the Concept of Celtic Hemp: An Interdisciplinary Review. © Copyright, Project CBD. May not be reprinted without permission.
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Jack Herer Seeds, Types and Their Legendary History – Higher Mentality
SpeedWeed
APRIL 1, 2021
In this article, we will focus on its features, effects and its rich history. Ancestry and history. Jack Herer seeds strain is a hybrid of 3 strains, one sativa and two indica giving it the best of both worlds. The strains are Shiva Skunk ( Indica ), Haze (Sativa) and Northern Lights #5 (Indica).
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Cannabis Sativa Vs. Cannabis Indica
Medical Cannabis Seedbank
APRIL 25, 2018
When we do research into cannabis, we find that the topic of Sativa vs. Indica to either be misunderstood or the information we find to be very vague. The main cannabis species we are aware of are: Sativa. Besides these 3, Cannabis Sativa can be divided into 2 subspecies: Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis Sativa L.
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Navigating the World of Medical Marijuana Strains: A Guide for Patients and Healthcare Providers
United Patients Group
JULY 22, 2023
Marijuana strains are commonly categorized into three primary types: indica, sativa, and hybrids – each with distinctive traits and potential medicinal effects. Sativa Strains : Recognized for their invigorating and uplifting effects, sativa strains are better suited for daytime use.
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Why cannabis can make your heart race
The Cannigma
MARCH 29, 2021
A 1988 trial found that women given very low-THC (1.8%) joints showed “statically significant increases in pulse rate,” and this increase was more pronounced and lasted longer for participants with a past history of intermittent marijuana use 5. Is sativa or indica worse for your heart rate? Is cannabis dangerous for the heart?
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Modern cannabis originated in East Asia, DNA study finds
The Cannigma
JULY 26, 2021
Led by Dr Ren Guangpeng, a botanist at Lanzhou University, the researchers also collected samples from a further 82 wild-growing feral plants, landraces, historical cannabis cultivars, and modern hybrid strains from around the world to study their genetic history. What does this mean for the history of cannabis?
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Weed slang – the most common nicknames for cannabis
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Within the Cannabis genus, we can find the hemp species Cannabis sativa , Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Ruderalis. Indica and Sativa. There is perhaps no more contentious discussion in cannabis than what makes a plant an Indica, and what is a Sativa. Scientifically speaking, that’s simply not the case.
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Review: Sour Diesel by Rythm
Illinois News Joint
OCTOBER 11, 2023
While a ton of fantastic and reliable cultivars are out there with decade plus histories, there are strains so famous that they’ve permeated not only cannabis culture but also the entire spectrum of American culture. I recently picked up a gram from Rythm as part of the High Time Cannabis Cup Sativa Flower Kit.
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What Are Heirloom Cannabis Strains?
Marijuana Seeds NL
MAY 20, 2021
Some notable examples include Thai, Durban Poison , Lamb’s Bread (Sativas) as well as Hindu Kush , Afghani , and Mazar I Sharif (Indicas). Sativas from Thailand grew very well in Hawaii due to the similar equatorial/tropical climate and the rich, fertile soil. Until recently, cannabis was thought to be either an Indica or Sativa.
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Best Strains of Medical Marijuana for Arthritis
MMJ Recs
JANUARY 17, 2024
Additionally, the choice between indica and sativa strains is crucial, with indicas providing relaxing effects that may be beneficial for nighttime use, while sativas offer energizing effects suitable for daytime relief. Strains like Blue Dream and Girl Scout Cookies offer a balanced combination, addressing both pain and inflammation.
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Unveiling the Green: Demystifying Cannabis and Its Multifaceted Benefits
The Herb Collective
MARCH 1, 2024
This versatile plant, which has been both vilified and celebrated throughout history, is finally getting the recognition it deserves in various sectors, including medicine, wellness, and sustainable development. Beyond Medicine: The Versatility of Cannabis The benefits of cannabis extend far beyond its medicinal properties.
Banning Smokeable Hemp Is a Big Texas Failure
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Hot Hemp and a History of Cannabis Issues. The Volunteer State attempted to prosecute Melody Cashion over cannabis and ended up wasting a lot of resources and taxpayers’ money in the long run, ultimately losing their case. Hemp is a type of cannabis that contains very minuscule amounts of THC.
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Richard Cheng of Weaver Johnston Nelson, PLLC Hosts New Law & Business Cannabis Podcast
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
New podcast The Sativa Segment, hosted by Texas attorney Richard Y. Guests on The Sativa Segment will come from a myriad of backgrounds and different parts of the cannabis industry to discuss business, investments, operations, history, politics and legal issues that impact the cannabis industry. Richard says […].
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Cannabis Law Report
JULY 21, 2021
Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that have been cultivated specifically for industrial purposes. Hemp has been an essential resource throughout human history for its durable, environmental, and biological functions. Benefits of Hemp. Where to buy HHH Hemp Harvesters. Why buy HHH Hemp Harvesters?
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Where Did Cannabis Come From? New Study Pinpoints East Asia
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 6, 2021
They wrote: “As one of the first domesticated plants, it has a long and fluctuating history interwoven with the economic, social, and cultural development of human societies.” The study also pinpoints a place: East Asia. In the study, researchers also pointed out that the change in attitude toward cannabis is a 20th century thing.
Medical Marijuana Guide: How To Choose The Best Marijuana Strains For Your Pain?
Otherside Farms
JUNE 21, 2019
Some History, Anatomy and Science. According to a study by the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology states that there are at least 540 distinct compounds in Cannabis Sativa, one of the three most common species of cannabis. Sativa and other cannabis species contain different mixtures of compounds. Sativa strain.
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Medical Marijuana for Migraine Pain Relief: A Deep Dive
MMJ Recs
AUGUST 23, 2024
Indica strains, known for their relaxing effects, may help with pain and sleep, while Sativa strains can offer more energizing and mood-lifting effects. Hybrid strains combine characteristics of both Indica and Sativa, providing a balanced experience.
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Terpene Spotlight: Eucalyptol
FloridaMarijuana.net
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Its superiority in the plant world is due, in part, to its history. Cannabis is becoming more accepted as a medicinal aid especially as more research is conducted to understand the complexity and advantages of the plant. The Cannabis plant is believed to be one of the first plants known to humans.
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Cannabis Seeds Found in a Chinese Tomb Show Evidence of Use in Ancient Times
Veriheal
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
The researchers believe that the seed belongs to the cannabis variation known as sativa, which originally came from central Asia but had lower concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in comparison to what’s available now. The Significance of Cannabis in Ancient China: Guo Xing’s Tomb.
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6 Historical Facts About Medical Marijuana
Leaf Science
JULY 12, 2019
But, as the following facts show, history tells a much clearer story. European hemp was mostly used for agricultural purposes and was known at the time as Cannabis sativa. As legalization continues to be passed worldwide we hope (and will continue to educate) to see cannabis federally legal in the US and in most countries by 2022.
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Your Summer Cannabis Party Guide: Summer Cannabis Recipes and More
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
JULY 14, 2022
Brewing with cannabis sativa vs. humulus lupulus: A Review. Applications of Cannabis Sativa L. Developing production guidelines for Baby Leaf Hemp (cannabis sativa L.) In Pot in pans: A history of eating cannabis (pp. Brewing with cannabis sativa vs. humulus lupulus: A Review. Applications of Cannabis Sativa L.
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Understanding Weed’s Past for our Present Health
Ezra Parzybok
FEBRUARY 17, 2018
We can find cannabinoids at this moment in biological history. We all share some biological history, it’s just a fascinating biological fact that cannabis plants were producing this chemical with the right sequence and structure of molecules to fit all vertebrates. That’s like indica and sativa, right there.
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Tips for Establishing a Successful Cannabis Business
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 16, 2021
For years, the cannabis culture has been quite proactive, but it’s important not to overlook the rich history it brings to the table. You must be educated about specialized information as a business owner, such as the traditional and recreational history of a compound, areas of interest, and potential investors.
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Wild cannabis: what is ditch weed and can you use it?
The Cannigma
MARCH 7, 2022
Cannabis is one of the oldest cultivated crops in human history, with records dating back nearly 20,000 years. For cannabis sativa and indica , this can be; but the plant is very diverse and some varieties adapted to live in the mountains and can survive cold, harsh weather.
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Interactive Cannabis College Opens in Central Florida
SpeedWeed
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Learn Sativa University’s (SATU) hands-on program has been in operation for roughly four years. SATU’s hands-on and online courses include Marijuana Cookbook, Marijuana Laws, Marijuana Careers, Marijuana History, Marijuana Growing and Dispensary Management. © Courtesy of Learn Sativa University. Students at SATU.
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New Study From UNM Shows Full Spectrum Hemp Oil Effective in Treating Chronic Neuropathic Pain
MedicalJane
MAY 21, 2020
The enactment of the Hemp Farming Act , effectively beginning in 2019, was a monumental milestone in the history of marijuana prohibition. Hemp” is defined in the Act as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. Hemp is now federally legal to produce and consume in most regions throughout the United States as a result of this Act.
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How to Pick Premium Cannabis Seeds for Marijuana Growing?
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 7, 2022
Should I Use Premium Sativa Seeds? Sativa seeds maybe you’re the best option if you live in a hot region and want to produce cannabis outdoors. These plants can grow quite tall, which can be problematic if you intend to grow a Sativa strain indoors. Fatigue: Many people take Sativa to enhance their energy levels.
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Tips for Establishing a Successful Cannabis Business
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 31, 2021
For years, the cannabis culture has been quite proactive, but it’s important not to overlook the rich history it brings to the table. You must be educated about specialized information as a business owner, such as the traditional and recreational history of a compound, areas of interest, and potential investors.
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Data Analysis Yields Insights Into Medical Cannabis Use, Efficacy
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 21, 2021
In the medical cannabis industry, mostly due to the plant’s long history of prohibition, there is a decided lack of data regarding the use and efficacy of cannabis as a treatment for a wide variety of indications. Indicas accounted for about 46% of use, sativas about 33%, and hybrids 21%. RYAH Group Inc.
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Hemp vs. Marijuana: Why Can’t Cops Tell Them Apart?
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 14, 2019
There are three distinct species of Cannabis: Sativa, Indica, and Ruderalis. What we refer to as marijuana belongs in both the Sativa and Indica family. Hemp, on the other hand, is solely a member of the Sativa species. Both hemp and marijuana are members of the genus Cannabis.
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Lancet Medical Cannabis Study: If You’re Researching, Do it Right
CannaTech
JULY 15, 2018
Not all products derived from the Cannabis Sativa plant are created equal. Irony” is a understatement. So what did this study actually accomplish? First, it reinforces the need for legal medical programs that provide appropriate, medical grade cannabis products for specific indications or conditions.
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Where Was The First Cannabis Plant Grown?
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 6, 2021
It’s now possible that people in east Asia used cannabis sativa as long as 12,000 years ago. While the history and significance of 420 seems like ancient history to most people, it’s now clear that the human race’s relationship with cannabis stretches back thousands of years.
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The Top 7 Myths About Medical Cannabis Debunked
United Patients Group
APRIL 18, 2023
There’s also no evidence that anyone has ever been “hooked” on cannabis alone without having another substance involved at some point during their usage history–and there are plenty of examples where someone has quit using marijuana without any significant problems afterward (you know who you are!).
Purple Haze Cannabis Strain Review
Miss Marijuana
AUGUST 18, 2020
Sativa dominant hybrid (85% sativa/15% indica). Purple Haze is a sativa dominant hybrid (85% sativa/15% indica) believed to have descended from parent strains Purple Thai and Haze. Purple Haze also displays the classic characteristics of sativas which include enhanced creativity and a cerebral buzz. Manage fatigue.
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Durban Poison Cannabis Strain Review
Miss Marijuana
MAY 22, 2021
With its popular, world-wide reputation, the Durban Poison cannabis strain provides insight into one of South Africa’s most potent sativas. The history behind Durban Poison cannabis begins in South Africa. This exotic sativa strain enhances one’s mood with creativity and pure happiness. . Is Durban Poison a sativa or indica?
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Tales Of Brave Ulysses
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Ulysses upstate New York has a hemp history. Ithica.com report… Our local media has been full of discussions recently about Cannabis sativa, commonly known as the marijuana plant. We’re only relating this hemp story because it allows us to use a retro pop-culture reference ! Learn all about it.
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What is Skunk?
Medical Cannabis Seedbank
APRIL 22, 2019
Skunk: History: Going back a few years, let’s take a look at how this magnificent strain’s story develops. Colombian Gold and Acapulco Gold are both tall Sativa plants while Afghan is a stocky/bushy Indica. The combination is what we call today as a Hybrid, Sativa/Indica. They produced 95 tonnes of legal cannabis in 2016 alone.
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