What is a sativa?
Sativa
A traditional classification of cannabis plants associated with energising effects. In medical prescribing, the sativa classification is considered unreliable — the cannabinoid and terpene profile determines the clinical effect.
Where you will see it
On product and strain pages, as the strain type.
Browse strainsRelated terms
- Balanced
A label for a product with similar amounts of THC and CBD, such as an oil named T10:C10.
- Bisabolol
An aroma compound found in cannabis and many other plants. Its scent is described as sweet. Producers report which terpenes are most abundant in a product; the directory lists them as they are reported and says nothing about what they do.
- Brand
The company name a product is sold under. A brand may grow its own plants or buy them from a cultivator.
- Cannabinoid
A chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. THC and CBD are the two given on every product; others, such as CBG and CBN, appear on some labels.
- Caryophyllene
An aroma compound found in cannabis and many other plants. Its scent is described as spicy and peppery. Producers report which terpenes are most abundant in a product; the directory lists them as they are reported and says nothing about what they do.
This is a plain-language definition for general understanding, not medical or legal advice.
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