Indica vs Sativa vs Hybrid: A Practical Buyer’s Guide

The honest truth about indica vs sativa

The classic indica = couchlock / sativa = energy split is a rough generalization. Modern hybrids dominate the market, and how a strain hits you depends more on terpene profile and dose than the label.

Read the terpenes, not the label

Myrcene-heavy strains tend to feel sedating. Limonene leans uplifting. Pinene is clear-headed and focused. Caryophyllene brings spicy relaxation.

Match dose to setting

For day use, start with 0.1–0.2g of a balanced hybrid. For sleep, 0.3g+ of a myrcene-heavy indica is reliable. Edibles double everything — go slow.