Cannabis slang and taxonomy often bleed together in the modern space. An industry sprung from the counterculture will naturally keep some lingo on its journey to the mainstream. The resulting lexicon ...

Walking into a cannabis dispensary for the first time can be an overwhelming and intimidating experience. Many budtenders are happy to walk customers through the process of figuring out what products ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dario Sabaghi covers the cannabis industry with a focus on Europe. In recent years, the cannabis industry has bred and churned out ...

Throughout the decades since cannabis prohibition began in 1937, its use by humans has been largely misunderstood due to a lack of research, funding and legality. This has left us guessing as to why ...

A recent analysis of the High Times Cannabis Cup strain database has found that sativa-dominant plants are more likely to have higher amounts of myrcene, sometimes up to double that of the average ...

While the Indica-Sativa labels remain the most popular for their simplicity, studies reveal that this categorization is outdated. Experts call for a new classification system that reflects the ...

Whether you're talking with a doctor about a medical marijuana recommendation or just stepping into a recreational pot shop for the first time, weed experts want to make sure you're clear on one ...

Indica and sativa are commonly used to describe cannabis strains, but what’s the difference between these two labels? Some people are adamant that indica strains are sedative with earthy aromas. In ...

"Are you looking for an indica, a sativa, or a hybrid?" Anyone who has walked into a legal weed store has heard this question. The majority of pot stores divide their products into these groups, and ...

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