Last updated August 18, 2026 Terpenes Often Tell You More Than Indica or Sativa—But Not Everything A batch-specific terpene profile usually tells you more about what is actually in cannabis or hemp flower—and how it may smell—than an “indica” or “sativa” label. That is the useful part of the claim. The important catch is that neither a broad category nor one dominant terpene can guarantee how a person will feel. The familiar t… Read more

What Does “Kush” Actually Mean? “Kush” started as a place name, not a buzzword. It refers to the Hindu Kush mountain range that spans parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. Early collectors in the 1970s–80s brought broad-leaf, resin-heavy cannabis from this region into Western breeding programs. Those landraces—often called Hindu Kush or Afghani—were prized for dense buds, heavy trichome coverage, and earthy, fuel-pine aromas. Over t… Read more