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cannabis, the numerous products on the market won’t seem so perplexing.
Cannabis “Varieties”
Perhaps the most widespread and misleading myth surrounding the uses and effects of cannabis lies in whether the plant is a sativa or an indica. Cannabis sativa, many people believe, produces more of a head-trip effect (mind racing, heart pounding), whereas Cannabis indica is associated with a more sedating effect (chill on the couch and relax). This is absolutely untrue, though many products on the market today perpetuate this myth by selling “sativa” oils and “indica” oils.
In actuality, it is the mixture of phytocannabinoids and terpenoids, which interact with our own endocannabinoid system, that create these sensations. These mixtures vary widely across both species, and there is an ongoing discussion among medical researchers and botanists about whether or not the distinction between sativa and indica is even relevant anymore. Let's move beyond these broad and disputed categories and develop an understanding of the underlying chemovars (chemical composition) and the effects they have on our ECS in order to make educated decisions when
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