Terpenes or Sativa/Indica?

I've seen a lot of conflicting answers on this, for example I've seen some places cite Myrecene (also present in Mangos & Hops/Beer) as the main terpene responsible for the Indica high. My best understanding is that especially since strains are so cross-bred for their many traits both in growing & medical effect, these days that Sativa/Indica dicotomy is becoming a little blurry, but to only credit the terpenes might be an oversimplification. It definitely plays a role in the effects of the plant, but the hundreds of different cannabinoids likely play an equally important role in the effects. For example THC-v which is most prominent in strains like Girl Scout Cookies or Durban Poison is known to have an energizing effect & actually suppress appetite. These days, Sativa & Indica, outside of growth traits, I think is mostly used to describe effects rather than their origin. Hope this helps!

And to add to the answers, essential oils (terpenes) are already used for enhancing or changing moods, so that aspect can be true - think of lavender for relaxation. Nobody is saying smoke a bunch of lavendar though. There is the potential I suppose for some terpenes to align with lesser Cannabinoids? But I don't think this has been shown or proven through proper analysis.

Your thinking cannabinoids. . Terpines are the essential oils found in cannabis. There are 7 main types. 1. Limonene = citrus flavors 2. Caryophyllene = harsh, pepper. 3. Pinene = pine 4. Terpineol = spring flowers 5. Linalool = lavender 6. Terpinolene = woody 7. Myrcene = hops Cannabinoids are the THC, CBD, THC-A..ect

Salut, oui moi aussi je croix au sativa et indica. Les sativa ont les feuilles plus longue et plus fine et vert clair.Les sativas ont des effets cérébal et la plantes est plus grande et moin dense. entre 60 -90 jours de floraison. Pour les indicas Feuilles plus courte plus large et vert foncé, effet phisique ! et plantes plutot courte et buissonneuse fleur dense.

I would say it is more to do with the Cannabinoids, and different terpenes might enhance or elevate different effects. I wouldn't rush to prove anything with hops though - obviously introducing different material would invalidate your "research" so just stick with the herb and mix it up to find what you like. Personally I like some grand daddy purp with something like super sour diesel in the same bowl.