There is a growing consensus within the cannabis industry that the traditional distinction between Indica and Sativa strains may not be scientifically accurate. The general belief has been that Indica strains produce a more sedative effect while Sativa strains produce a more energizing or uplifting effect. However, recent scientific studies have shown that the key to the differences in effects may actually lie in the concentrations of specific cannabinoids, particularly THC and CBD, in a given strain.

Research suggests that a strain's chemical composition, particularly the ratio of THC to CBD, may be a more reliable predictor of its effects than its classification as Indica or Sativa. This is because THC is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, while CBD has been found to have a range of therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety effects, without producing the "high" associated with THC.

Therefore, it is now believed that the effects of a specific cannabis strain may depend more on the balance of THC and CBD present in the plant, rather than its classification as an Indica or Sativa. However, the Indica and Sativa designations are still commonly used in the cannabis industry as a useful way to categorize strains, even if the scientific basis for this classification may be questionable.

This is interesting. Some smokers I know swear there is no difference in the effects between indica and sativa. I always put it down to how difficult it is to source a 'pure' indica or sativa strain as most strains seem to be hybrids.

I've smoked a couple of strains that claimed to be 100% sativa in Amsterdam - Quasar Haze from Bluebird and Equatorial Sativa from Grey Area and they both gave me more of a high than a stone. Hadn't considered this could be down to the THC/CBD balance, but it definitely makes sense.

Weed Is weed :)

Don't forget terps modify the effects of cannabinoids, so the discernable difference in terps between indica and sativa may also play a role.

I find sativa makes my inner monologue loud and frantic.
At baseline mood I like that. I prefer it for creativity, focus, eating or whatever I am doing generally.
If, for some reason I am feeling off - be it tired, hungry, stressed, sad, worried I much prefer indica. And generally stick to hash if anything at all (due to the more uplifting feeling).
Honestly, I quite like having both to hand.

Indica. One because it helps my MS suffering wife but also because it helps knock me out after a nightshift.

I like both, but if I had to choose it would be indica. Ideally I always have a sativa and indica in rotation.

Sativa all day long

Yes

Never gave it a second thought till I heard the 'science' a few years ago,still can't tell much difference,any flower is good with me.