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Fall brings new routines, busy schedules, and a return to school for many families. For adults who choose to use cannabis, it can also be a good time to explore new strains and learn more about what makes one product different from another.
Cannabis products can vary widely in their THC and CBD content, terpene profiles, potency, and format. While sativa strains are traditionally associated with more energetic or alert experiences, the sativa or indica label alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Individual tolerance and the specific product can also influence the experience.
Sativa vs. Indica
Sativa and indica are common ways cannabis products are categorized. Sativa is often associated with more energetic or cerebral experiences, while indica is traditionally associated with more relaxing effects.
However, these labels aren’t guarantees. Research has found that commercial cannabis products labeled sativa, indica, or hybrid can have significantly different chemical profiles.
When comparing products, look beyond the category and consider:
- THC and CBD content
- Terpene profile
- Total terpene percentage
- Product format
- Your own tolerance and experience
THC, CBD and Terpenes
THC is the primary intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis. A higher THC percentage means a product contains more THC by weight, but it doesn’t necessarily predict how a particular person will respond.
CBD is another major cannabinoid and is not intoxicating on its own. Looking at both THC and CBD can help you better understand a product’s cannabinoid profile.
Terpenes are aromatic compounds that contribute to the flavor and aroma of cannabis. Common examples include limonene, myrcene, pinene, and beta-caryophyllene. Different terpene combinations can give products distinct characteristics, but individual terpenes shouldn’t be viewed as guarantees of specific effects.
Individual Tolerance Matters
Everyone responds to cannabis differently. Previous experience, tolerance, THC potency, amount consumed, and consumption method can all influence the experience.
If you’re trying something new, pay attention to the product label and your own experience rather than assuming a strain’s name or category will tell you exactly how you’ll feel.
It’s also important to remember that THC can affect attention, memory, decision-making, coordination, and reaction time. Cannabis shouldn’t be relied on as a study aid or a way to improve concentration.
Fall Cannabis Picks at Silver Cannabis Company
Silver Cannabis Company has a rotating selection of flower and prerolls at its Williamstown, Albany, and Roslindale locations. Here are a few products recently featured on the menus:
Roslindale City Farm Location
Farmer’s Cut Strawberry Glue
Sativa-Hybrid pre-ground flower with 18.55% THC and 1.4% terpenes. A useful example of why it’s worth looking beyond the sativa label and checking the complete product profile.
HighMark Provisions Silverbackz | .5g 5pk Prerolls
Indica preroll pack with 30.26% THC and 1.91% terpenes. The smaller format can be a convenient option for adults looking to try a new cultivar.
Silver Cannabis Albany
Citradelic Haze
Infused Sativa flower with 35.89% THC, offering another example of the information available on a cannabis label.
Revert Cannabis Super Diesel
A sativa flower that gives shoppers another option to explore when comparing different cultivars and product profiles.
Silver Cannabis Williamstown
High Mark Provisions Durban Drip
Sativa flower listed at 24.93% THC.
Candy Sparqs | 2g Preroll
Indica flower listed at 29.48% THC, providing another example of how potency can vary between products in the same broad category.
Product availability and potency can change. Check your local Silver menu for current information.
Explore Cannabis This Fall With Silver
Whether you’re shopping in Williamstown, Albany, or Roslindale, take a closer look at the information on the label when exploring new cannabis products.
Sativa and indica can provide a starting point, but THC, CBD, terpenes, product format, and individual tolerance all contribute to the overall experience.
Visit Silver Cannabis Company to explore the current selection this fall.
