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 ...

While the Indica-Sativa labels remain the most popular for their simplicity, studies reveal that this categorization is outdated.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 ...

It is natural to feel overwhelmed at a dispensary when you are new to cannabis or the shopping experience. The wide range of products and terminology may seem like a foreign language, however, ...

Whether you’re a newcomer or an old head, you’re probably aware that there’s a lot of vocabulary to know relating to cannabis. Even the plant itself has many names: cannabis, weed, marijuana, ganja, ...

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 ...

There has been a tremendous amount of discussion as of late about the definitions of the words: Sativa, Indica, Hybrid and Ruderalis. Are these terms that describe effects? Terms that define growth ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s a lot of talk in the consumer cannabis industry about the effects of different strains—indica versus sativa, calming versus energizing, this strain increases focus, that strain promotes ...

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 ...

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 ...