Is Sativa an Upper or Downer? Science Answers
Is sativa an upper or a downer? Research says the indica/sativa split is mostly myth — your experience comes down to THC, CBD and terpenes. Here’s the science.
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Is sativa an upper or a downer? Research says the indica/sativa split is mostly myth — your experience comes down to THC, CBD and terpenes. Here’s the science.
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