Lecture Notes: Understanding Sativa, Hybrids, and Indicas

Introduction

• Presenter: Michael from Distro Mike
• Topic: Differentiating sativa, hybrid, and indica cannabis products.

Key Concepts

Historical Context

• Consumers have been exposed to terms like sativa, hybrid, and indica for over 20-30 years.
• These labels are primarily consumer-driven rather than manufacturer-driven.

Terpenes: The Differentiating Factor

• Definition: Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in cannabis that affect the consumer.
• They determine the classification of cannabis into sativa, hybrid, or indica, not the THC or CBD content.
  • Sativa Terpenes: Tend to uplift and energize.
  • Indica Terpenes: Tend to relax and induce tiredness.
  • Hybrid Terpenes: Offer a balance, not too energizing or too relaxing.
• The reality is that due to extensive crossbreeding, most cannabis flowers are hybrids.

The Myth of Pure Strains

• There are no true sativa or indica flowers due to crossbreeding.
• Labels like sativa, hybrid, and indica are more about consumer perception.

Understanding Vapes

• Sativa, hybrid, and indica labels on vapes are largely misleading.
• Most vapes—whether labeled as indica, sativa, or hybrid—all have similar effects.
  • Effects of vapes are often influenced by consumer perceptions and expectations.

Conclusion

• True differentiation between sativa, hybrid, and indica is based on terpene profiles.
• In practice, due to crossbreeding, most cannabis products behave like hybrids.
• Consumers should focus on terpene makeup for anticipating effects rather than relying on traditional labels.

Final Remarks

• Distro Mike positions itself as an educational resource on CBD, vape, and more.
• Open to questions and further clarification.