{"id":77925,"date":"2026-01-30T15:24:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/blog\/cannabis-terpenes-explained-why-sativa-and-indica-feel-different\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:22:18","slug":"cannabis-terpenes-explained-why-sativa-and-indica-feel-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/en\/blog\/cannabis-terpenes-explained-why-sativa-and-indica-feel-different\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis terpenes explained: Why sativa and indica feel different"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Anyone who deals with <strong>cannabis<\/strong> almost automatically encounters two terms: cannabis terpenes and also: <strong>sativa and indica<\/strong>. Sativa is traditionally described as &#8220;activating&#8221;, while indica is often perceived as &#8220;heavy&#8221; or &#8220;physical&#8221;. This classification is widespread &#8211; but it only explains part of the overall picture. <strong>Terpenes<\/strong> are a decisive factor for the character of a strain.   <\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">They not only determine the smell of a <strong>cannabis strain<\/strong>, but also have a significant impact on how its overall profile is perceived by the senses. To better understand the plant, it is therefore worth taking a closer look at these organic compounds. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">What are terpenes or cannabis terpenes anyway?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Terpenes are natural fragrances produced by plants. They are found everywhere in nature, for example in: <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-trichome-terpene-produktion-aroma-3.jpg\" alt=\"Macro image of cannabis trichomes (resin glands) visualizing the production of terpenes. Superimposed images of lemon, lavender and pine show the variety of aromas that are produced here together with cannabinoids. \" class=\"wp-image-78207 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-trichome-terpene-produktion-aroma-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-trichome-terpene-produktion-aroma-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-trichome-terpene-produktion-aroma-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-trichome-terpene-produktion-aroma-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-trichome-terpene-produktion-aroma-3-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-trichome-terpene-produktion-aroma-3-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-trichome-terpene-produktion-aroma-3-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Citrus fruits (fresh, lemony aroma)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Lavender (floral, slightly sweet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Pine forests (resinous, woody)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Herbs such as rosemary or thyme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p>Cannabis also produces a large variety of such compounds. They are produced in the same glands as cannabinoids (e.g. THC or CBD) and are a normal part of plant chemistry. <\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Terpenes perform various functions in nature. They can attract or keep insects away and contribute to how a plant interacts with its environment. For humans, they are mainly perceptible via the nose and sense of taste.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Cannabis terpenes : More than just fragrance<\/h2>\n\n<p>For a long time, the focus on cannabis was almost exclusively on the THC content. Today, a more differentiated view is taken: The experience of a strain results from the interaction of several groups of substances, above all: <\/p>\n\n<p>This interaction is often referred to as the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/en\/blog\/entourage-effect-it-takes-the-plant\/\">entourage effect<\/a>&#8220;. This means that the substances together shape the overall profile instead of acting in isolation.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">It is important to note that terpenes are <strong>not intoxicants in their own right<\/strong>. They do not directly alter consciousness like THC, but they do contribute to the sensory and subjective perception of a strain. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Common cannabis terpenes<\/h2>\n\n<p>Cannabis can contain over a hundred different terpenes. Some occur particularly frequently and characterize typical aromas. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 39%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Myrcene<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Fragrance: earthy, spicy, slightly musky<br\/>Also found in hops and mango<br\/>Often in varieties with a strong, &#8220;heavy&#8221; aroma<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-myrcen-erdiges-aroma-hopfen-mango-realistisches-foto.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic close-up of a resinous cannabis flower, arranged next to dried hop cones and a fresh mango against a dark, atmospheric background. Bright text in the image reads: &quot;FREQUENT TERPENE: MYRCEN&quot;. Underneath, the fragrance is described as: &quot;earthy, spicy, slightly musky&quot;. The presence of cannabis, hops and mango is also mentioned in the text.   \" class=\"wp-image-78215 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-myrcen-erdiges-aroma-hopfen-mango-realistisches-foto.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-myrcen-erdiges-aroma-hopfen-mango-realistisches-foto-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-myrcen-erdiges-aroma-hopfen-mango-realistisches-foto-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-myrcen-erdiges-aroma-hopfen-mango-realistisches-foto-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-myrcen-erdiges-aroma-hopfen-mango-realistisches-foto-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-myrcen-erdiges-aroma-hopfen-mango-realistisches-foto-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-myrcen-erdiges-aroma-hopfen-mango-realistisches-foto-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-limonen-zitrusduft-frisch-zitrusschalen.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic, sun-drenched close-up of a bright green cannabis flower with glistening trichomes, arranged next to fresh lemons and citrus peel. The text in the image reads &quot;LEMONS&quot; and describes the fragrance as &quot;fresh, lemony, clear&quot;. The image conveys a bright, invigorating atmosphere.  \" class=\"wp-image-78219 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-limonen-zitrusduft-frisch-zitrusschalen.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-limonen-zitrusduft-frisch-zitrusschalen-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-limonen-zitrusduft-frisch-zitrusschalen-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-limonen-zitrusduft-frisch-zitrusschalen-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-limonen-zitrusduft-frisch-zitrusschalen-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-limonen-zitrusduft-frisch-zitrusschalen-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-limonen-zitrusduft-frisch-zitrusschalen-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Limes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fragrance: fresh, lemony, clear<br\/>Typical of citrus peel<br\/>Often in varieties with a bright, fruity fragrance profile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Fragrance: woody, resinous, reminiscent of pine needles<br\/>One of the most common terpenes in nature<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-pinen-kiefernduft-waldig-harzig-natur.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic, naturalistic shot of a resinous cannabis flower, arranged next to fresh pine branches and golden tree resin. The text in the image reads &quot;PINEN&quot; and describes the aroma as &quot;woody, resinous, reminiscent of pine needles&quot;. The image conveys a fresh, natural forest atmosphere.  \" class=\"wp-image-78223 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-pinen-kiefernduft-waldig-harzig-natur.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-pinen-kiefernduft-waldig-harzig-natur-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-pinen-kiefernduft-waldig-harzig-natur-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-pinen-kiefernduft-waldig-harzig-natur-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-pinen-kiefernduft-waldig-harzig-natur-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-pinen-kiefernduft-waldig-harzig-natur-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-pinen-kiefernduft-waldig-harzig-natur-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-linalool-lavendel-blumig-weich-mischung.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic, softly lit image of a cannabis flower lying next to fresh purple lavender. The text in the image reads &quot;LINALOOL&quot; and describes the fragrance as &quot;floral, soft, slightly sweet&quot;. An additional note in the image explains: &quot;These terpenes never occur in isolation, but always in combination.&quot;  \" class=\"wp-image-78227 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-linalool-lavendel-blumig-weich-mischung.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-linalool-lavendel-blumig-weich-mischung-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-linalool-lavendel-blumig-weich-mischung-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-linalool-lavendel-blumig-weich-mischung-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-linalool-lavendel-blumig-weich-mischung-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-linalool-lavendel-blumig-weich-mischung-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-terpen-linalool-lavendel-blumig-weich-mischung-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Linalool<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fragrance: floral, soft, slightly sweet<br\/>Known from lavender<br\/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">These terpenes never occur in isolation, but always in combination. The relationship between them is crucial. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><a><\/a>Sativa and indica: origin of the terms<\/h2>\n\n<p>The terms sativa and indica originally come from botany and refer to the appearance of the plants, not the experience.<br\/>Sativa and indica plants originally differ mainly in their external appearance. Sativa plants typically grow tall and rather slender, while indica plants remain more compact and bushy. The leaf shape also differs: Sativa has rather narrow leaves, while Indica has broader ones. In terms of region of origin, sativa lines are more often associated with areas close to the equator, while indica plants tend to originate from mountainous or drier regions.   <\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">It was only later that these terms became associated with certain sensations. In modern breeding, however, most varieties are <strong>hybrids<\/strong>, i.e. mixtures of both lines. The pure designation Sativa or Indica therefore says only a limited amount about the actual profile.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><a><\/a>Why does each variety feel different?<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Two strains can have a similar THC content and still be perceived very differently. There are several reasons for this. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a><\/a><strong>1. different terpene profiles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p>Each variety has its own &#8220;fragrance fingerprint&#8221;. The type of terpenes and their ratio influence the smell, taste and overall impression of a variety. A lemony, fresh profile is often described differently than an earthy or spicy one &#8211; similar to coffee or wine.  <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>2. interaction with cannabinoids<\/strong> ( cannabis terpenes )<\/h4>\n\n<p>Terpenes never stand alone. They occur together with THC, CBD and other cannabinoids. This combination characterizes the overall appearance of a strain. Two strains with the same THC value can therefore differ significantly if their terpenes are different.   <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><a><\/a><strong>3. context and perception<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">How cannabis is experienced depends not only on the plant itself. External and personal factors such as the environment, one&#8217;s own mood, expectations and previous experiences also play a role. Terpenes influence the sensory experience, but always in interaction with these framework conditions.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><a><\/a>From Sativa\/Indica to Chemovars<\/h2>\n\n<p>Today, many experts consider the simple division into sativa and indica to be too crude. Instead, there is increasing talk of <strong>chemovars<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p>A chemovar describes a plant on the basis of its <strong>chemical profile<\/strong>, i.e.:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-chemovar-profil-sativa-indica-analyse-chemischer-fingerabdruck.jpg\" alt=\"A modern infographic that shows the transition from the classic sativa and indica classification to chemovars. It shows a stylized chemical fingerprint in the form of a cannabis leaf, supplemented by data on cannabinoids and terpenes. The text in the picture reads: &quot;THE CHEMICAL FINGERPRINT - Every chemovar is unique&quot;.  \" class=\"wp-image-78232 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-chemovar-profil-sativa-indica-analyse-chemischer-fingerabdruck.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-chemovar-profil-sativa-indica-analyse-chemischer-fingerabdruck-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-chemovar-profil-sativa-indica-analyse-chemischer-fingerabdruck-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-chemovar-profil-sativa-indica-analyse-chemischer-fingerabdruck-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-chemovar-profil-sativa-indica-analyse-chemischer-fingerabdruck-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-chemovar-profil-sativa-indica-analyse-chemischer-fingerabdruck-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-chemovar-profil-sativa-indica-analyse-chemischer-fingerabdruck-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Which cannabinoids are present?<br\/>Which terpenes dominate?<br\/>What is the relationship between them?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p>This approach is more precise because it is based on measurable properties rather than external characteristics or historical designations.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">  Cannabis terpenes and the sensory profile<\/h2>\n\n<p>Terpenes primarily shape the <strong>aroma and flavor profile<\/strong>. This sensory experience influences how a variety is classified. One example:  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 22%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Citrusy, fresh fragrances are often described as &#8220;clear&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earthy, spicy notes rather than &#8220;heavy&#8221; or &#8220;dense&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-sensorik-aroma-profil-terpene-vergleich-wein-kaffee.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78236 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-sensorik-aroma-profil-terpene-vergleich-wein-kaffee.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-sensorik-aroma-profil-terpene-vergleich-wein-kaffee-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-sensorik-aroma-profil-terpene-vergleich-wein-kaffee-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-sensorik-aroma-profil-terpene-vergleich-wein-kaffee-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-sensorik-aroma-profil-terpene-vergleich-wein-kaffee-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-sensorik-aroma-profil-terpene-vergleich-wein-kaffee-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/cannabis-sensorik-aroma-profil-terpene-vergleich-wein-kaffee-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">However, such descriptions are subjective. Terpenes do not produce fixed, universal effects, but rather contribute to the overall character of a variety.<br\/>A comparison with wine or coffee helps to understand: there too, fragrances strongly determine how a product is perceived, without being able to consider their effect in isolation. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><a><\/a>Why simple categorization is no longer enough<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">The idea that &#8220;Sativa does this, Indica does that&#8221; is easy to understand, but oversimplified. Modern breeding has led to a wide variety of hybrids. The actual experience results from the cannabinoid profile, the terpene profile and individual and situational factors.<br\/>The terms sativa and indica are therefore more cultural guides than precise descriptions.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Conclusion on cannabis terpenes and the differences between sativa and indica<\/h2>\n\n<p>Terpenes are a central component of what distinguishes cannabis varieties from one another. They give cannabis its characteristic aroma, clearly differentiate varieties from one another in terms of their sensory properties and contribute to their individual overall profile. Sativa and Indica are historically evolved terms, but for a deeper understanding it is worth looking at the chemical profile of a strain. If you want to look at cannabis in a differentiated way, think less in rigid categories and more in combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes. This is exactly where the diversity of this plant is revealed.    <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-779190\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">FAQ \u2013 H\u00e4ufige Fragen zu Terpenen und Chemovaren<\/h2><div id=\"ac-779190\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-779191\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Welches ist das h\u00e4ufigste Terpen in Cannabis und wie riecht es?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-779191\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Myrcene is one of the most abundant terpenes in the cannabis plant and is characterized by an earthy, spicy and slightly musky aroma. It is also found in large quantities in hops or mangoes, which is why it is often associated with &#8220;heavy&#8221; or very strong odor profiles. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-779192\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Was genau sind Terpene in der Cannabispflanze?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-779192\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Terpenes are organic compounds that are responsible for the characteristic scent and taste of cannabis. They are found in the resin glands of the plant and protect it from pests in nature or attract pollinators. When consumed, they significantly shape the sensory experience and contribute to the individual character of each strain.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-779193\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">K\u00f6nnen Terpene ihre Wirkung auch isoliert entfalten?<\/h2><div id=\"ac-779193\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>As a rule, terpenes never occur in isolation, but always act in complex interaction with other terpenes and cannabinoids. This relationship is decisive for the overall sensory profile of a variety. Experts often compare this to the bouquet of a wine, where the sum of all the ingredients also determines the character.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-779194\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Warum wird der Begriff Chemovar heute gegen\u00fcber Sativa und Indica bevorzugt?<\/h3><div id=\"ac-779194\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>The classification into sativa and indica is primarily based on the external characteristics of the plant, but says little about the actual chemical composition. A chemovar, on the other hand, describes the plant based on measurable facts such as the exact cannabinoid content and the dominant terpene profile. This enables a much more precise classification of the quality and the expected properties.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of sources<\/h2>\n\n<p> <strong> Pharmazeutische Zeitung &#8211; On the trail of the entourage effect<\/strong><br\/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmazeutische-zeitung.de\/dem-entourage-effekt-auf-der-spur-159858\/\">https:\/\/www.pharmazeutische-zeitung.de\/dem-entourage-effekt-auf-der-spur-159858\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p> <strong> Nature Scientific Reports<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-021-87740-8\">&#8211; https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-021-87740-8<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>DoktorABC &#8211; Sativa vs Indica: Differences simply explained<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doktorabc.com\/de\/allgemeine-medizin\/medizinisches-cannabis\/sativa-indica\">https:\/\/www.doktorabc.com\/de\/allgemeine-medizin\/medizinisches-cannabis\/sativa-indica<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who deals with cannabis almost automatically encounters two terms: cannabis terpenes and also: sativa and indica. Sativa is traditionally described as &#8220;activating&#8221;, while indica is often perceived as &#8220;heavy&#8221; or &#8220;physical&#8221;. This classification is widespread &#8211; but it only explains part of the overall picture. 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