Landrace strains are cannabis varieties that evolved naturally in specific regions — Afghanistan, Thailand, Colombia, and more — without human crossbreeding. They're the genetic ancestors of all modern hybrids and the original source of indica and sativa traits. Today terpenes and cannabinoids are better guides to effects than landrace labels alone!
Read MoreSativa and Indica cannabis differ in appearance and effects — Sativas are tall with narrow leaves and tend to energize, while Indicas are short and bushy with relaxing, sedative effects. These differences are driven by terpenes, not THC. But here's the twist: true pure Sativas and Indicas no longer exist — almost all modern cannabis is a hybrid!
Read MoreNew to cannabis lingo? "Loud" means strong aroma, "dank" means pungent and classic smelling, "terpy" means high in flavor-rich terpenes, and "fire" means exceptional quality. "Infused" products contain added concentrates for extra potency, while "solventless" means the cleanest extraction methods. Walk into any dispensary and shop like a pro!
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how long humans have been getting high?
Although cannabis legalization is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States, cannabis has been completely legal in many countries for most of human history. In fact, cannabis has been illegal for less than 1% of the time that it has been used by humans.
Not only have people across the globe used cannabis to get high, cannabis also has a long history of use as a fiber, a food, and a medicine dating as far back as 5,000 years ago.
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