Indica vs. Sativa
vs. Hybrid – Oh My!

Today, Growers are constantly cross-breeding cannabis plants to develop new varietals, in search of new chemotypes that may offer consumers a unique experience.

This is happening at such a rapid pace that the traditional “indica vs. sativa vs. hybrid” classification scheme is now outdated and totally irrelevant—almost everything out there is a hybrid.  Even growing genetically identical plants under different environmental conditions can result in variability of chemical ingredients produced by the plant.  So, even strain names really don’t mean a damned thing anymore!  The only thing that really matters for predicting a product’s effect is knowing what’s actually in it.

There’s no shortage of misleading information on the internet about the mood effects from various cannabis ingredients that isn’t based on science. The PowerLeaf software algorithm however, was developed by our passionate team of cannabis chemists, doctors, and data scientists to provide non-scientist consumers like you the trustworthy information you need to effectively incorporate cannabis into your own particular approach to health and wellness.

PowerLeaf’s product effect profiles and recommendations are entirely based on the actual laboratory testing data for that particular product you’re ready to buy off the shelf.  So, don’t worry about the product’s confusing name—by linking products to their identifying chemotype information PowerLeaf brings complete transparency to the cannabis retail experience.  You can rest assured that if that “go-to” favorite of yours is out of stock, we’ll be able to help you find a suitable replacement product to maintain that same vibe that you’re looking for!