MCPH and Strains answer different questions
MCPH explains medical-cannabis terminology and the evidence behind cannabinoids, terpenes and patient questions. Strains covers cultivar history, appearance, aroma and review-led discovery. Neither site can turn a cultivar name into a clinical prediction.
Start with the prescribed product
For a product in your possession, the dispensing label and batch details are more specific than a strain page. Check:
- product and producer
- THC and CBD content
- route and prescribed amount
- batch number
- terpene or certificate data, where supplied
A cultivar name may stay the same while the measured composition changes between producers or batches.
Cannabinoid profiles
Typical THC and CBD ranges on a strain page describe samples associated with a cultivar name. They are background, not a specification for every product using that name. The current pharmacy label identifies the dispensed strength.
Minor cannabinoids such as CBG, CBC, CBN and THCV may be reported at lower concentrations. Their presence does not establish a condition-specific effect.
Terpene profiles
Terpenes describe part of a product’s aromatic chemistry. The same name can occur at different concentrations, and some terpene families need an isomer to identify the exact compound. Use terpene data to compare measured composition, not to predict a guaranteed mood or symptom response.
Reported experiences
Words such as “relaxing”, “uplifting” or “sedating” usually come from reviews and community reports. They record experience, not a controlled comparison. No clinical evidence establishes that a named cultivar produces the same outcome across patients.
Recording a useful comparison
When two products feel different, record the product, batch, dose, route, timing and outcome. That creates a more useful comparison than the cultivar name alone and makes it easier to discuss a change with the prescribing team.
Read next
- Browse MCPH strain pages
- Visit Strains
- What are terpenes in medical cannabis?
- THC:CBD ratios explained
Sources
- Small E. Evolution and classification of Cannabis sativa in relation to human utilization. The Botanical Review. 2015. Study record
- Piomelli D, Russo EB. The Cannabis sativa versus Cannabis indica debate: an interview with Ethan Russo, MD. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. 2016. Study record
- Elzinga S, et al. Cannabinoids and terpenes as chemotaxonomic markers in cannabis. Natural Products Chemistry and Research. 2015. Study record
