The cannabis industry is selling you labels, not information. Indica. Sativa. Hybrid. These three words drive most purchasing decisions in Florida — and they're almost completely disconnected from how a product will actually make you feel.
The indica/sativa distinction comes from the plant's physical structure, not its chemical profile. What actually determines effects? Terpenes. The aromatic compounds that work alongside THC to shape your experience. A strain labeled "indica" can be energizing. A "sativa" can put you to sleep. The label tells you almost nothing.
And chasing the highest THC percentage? That's the worst way to pick a strain. THC tells you potency, not experience. A 32% THC strain with no meaningful terpene profile may deliver a flat, anxious high. A 22% strain with strong Linalool and Myrcene may be the most relaxing thing you've ever tried.