Cannabis in British Columbia — Part 5: Potency, Strains & Terpenes
The cannabis market today is vibrant but confusing. Potency, strains, and chemical profiles make a big difference in effects, function, and safety.
💎 Potency: The Big Shift
- Weak pot vs concentrates: Cannabis today is far stronger than the mild flower of the 1980s and 1990s.
- Shatter & wax: THC 70–90% vs 10–15% in traditional flower.
- Risks: High THC can trigger anxiety, paranoia, or psychosis in vulnerable users — particularly teens and young adults.
🌱 Strains & Profiles
- Indica: Relaxing, often used for sleep or stress relief.
- Sativa: Energizing, commonly used for creativity or focus.
- Hybrids: Combinations, effects vary depending on THC/CBD and terpenes.
🌸 Terpenes: Nature’s Aromatherapy
Terpenes are aromatic compounds that influence effects, just like essential oils:
- 🌿 Linalool (lavender-like) – calming, anti-anxiety.
- 🍋 Limonene (citrus) – energizing, mood-lifting.
- 🌲 Pinene (pine) – alertness, memory support.
Understanding strain and terpene profiles helps consumers choose cannabis for specific goals — not just “the strongest high.”
🔑 Takeaways
- Modern cannabis potency is not the same as the pot of past decades.
- Strains and terpenes allow users to tailor effects to function and wellness.
- Education and awareness are essential — don’t rely on marketing or peer pressure alone.
- Respect potency: like aromatherapy oils, cannabis is medicine, not just recreation.
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