Indica, sativa, and hybrid are the three commercial classifications of cannabis flower. At Cannabis Cured, every cultivar is compliance-tested by an independent Maine-licensed laboratory before it earns the Cannabis Cured seal of approval.
The short answer
Indica strains tend to feel deeply calming and relaxing. Sativa strains tend to feel stimulating, uplifting, and energizing. Hybrids blend the two. Terpenes and individual biology matter more than the category itself.
Why terpenes matter more than the label
The aromatic oils in cannabis, myrcene, limonene, pinene, caryophyllene, and others, drive most of what you feel. A limonene-forward 'indica' can feel more uplifting than a pinene-heavy 'sativa.' Look at the cultivar, not the category.
How Cannabis Cured selects cultivars
Every cultivar grown at our Fairfield cultivation campus is compliance-tested by an independent Maine-licensed laboratory before retail release. Only the cuts that pass our internal seal of approval move into production canopy and onto the Cannabis Cured menu.
Frequently asked
Is indica stronger than sativa?
Potency is about total cannabinoid content, not category. Many sativa cultivars test above 25% THC. The category tells you the felt-effect profile, not strength.
Are hybrids the best choice for beginners?
Balanced 50/50 hybrids are usually the friendliest starting point. A Cannabis Cured budtender can match you to a cultivar based on your goals.