Quick take: A strain name and an aroma description cannot reliably substitute for analysis of a particular sample. Read the full checklist and compare the linked original resources before making a purchase or a high-stakes decision.
Names do not create universal specifications
Names can be reused or applied to related but distinct selections. Descriptions may reflect a particular breeder’s product rather than an independently standardized cultivar.
Aroma labels are descriptive
Marketing phrases about citrus, pine or sweetness describe reported sensory attributes. They do not quantify terpene concentrations or guarantee a particular experience.
Read testing provenance
When a lab report is available, identify the tested batch, sample date, laboratory and analytes. An old or unrelated report should not be generalized to every item sold under the same name.
Keep health claims separate
Chemical and sensory descriptions do not establish safety or therapeutic effect. Readers should verify local law and not use a strain catalog to make medical decisions.