Overview
The strain encyclopedia at thisiswhyimhigh.com is one of the largest curated cannabis strain databases available online. With profiles for over 16,000 strains, it provides detailed information on effects, terpene profiles, cannabinoid data, genetics, medical uses, and more — all free and without requiring an account. Whether you are researching a specific strain before a dispensary visit, comparing options, or exploring cannabis science, the encyclopedia is your starting point.What Each Strain Profile Includes
Every strain profile on the encyclopedia is a comprehensive data sheet built from multiple verified sources. Here is what you will find:At a Glance
Basic Info
- Strain name and alternative names
- Type classification (sativa / indica / hybrid with detailed sub-type)
- High Family classification (Relaxing, Uplifting, Energetic, Relieving, Balancing, Entourage)
- Breeder / seed company (when known)
- Popularity ranking
Chemical Profile
- THC percentage or range
- CBD percentage or range
- Minor cannabinoids (CBG, CBN, CBC, THCV) when available
- Dominant terpenes ranked by concentration
- Full terpene profile with percentages (when available)
Detailed Sections
Effects
Effects
Effects are organized into three categories — Mind (cerebral/cognitive), Body (physical/sensory), and Medical (therapeutic). Each effect is tagged with an intensity level. Common effects include euphoric, relaxed, creative, focused, sleepy, pain relief, stress relief, and more.
Aromas and Flavors
Aromas and Flavors
Standardized aroma and flavor descriptors help you know what to expect. Descriptors range from earthy and pine to citrus, berry, diesel, and floral. These are directly correlated with the terpene profile.
Medical Uses
Medical Uses
Medical use data is split into mental health effects (stress relief, anxiety relief, mood elevation, focus enhancement, creative stimulation) and body effects (muscle relaxation, pain relief, sleep support, appetite stimulation, anti-inflammatory). Each includes an intensity score.
Genetics and Lineage
Genetics and Lineage
Parent strains (the two strains crossed to create this one), genetic lineage trees, child strains (other strains bred from this one), and breeder information when available.
Growing Information
Growing Information
Flowering time, grow difficulty, indoor/outdoor suitability, expected yield, and climate preferences for cultivators.
Activity Recommendations
Activity Recommendations
Suggested activities (creative work, social events, exercise, meditation, sleep) and best time of day (morning, afternoon, evening, night) based on the strain’s effect profile.
YouTube Videos
YouTube Videos
Curated YouTube videos related to the strain — reviews, grow guides, and educational content — cached and refreshed on demand.
Similar Strains
Similar Strains
Algorithmically determined similar strains based on chemical profile matching, effect overlap, and genetic relationship.
Browsing the Encyclopedia
Search
The search bar at the top of the strain pages supports:- Full name search — Type “Blue Dream” to go directly to that strain
- Partial search — Type “blue” to see all strains with “blue” in the name
- Autocomplete suggestions — Results appear as you type, ranked by popularity and relevance
- Reranked results — Search uses AI-powered reranking for improved relevance
Filtering
The encyclopedia supports multi-dimensional filtering:| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Type | Sativa, Indica, Hybrid, Sativa-Dominant, Indica-Dominant, Balanced |
| High Family | Relaxing, Uplifting, Energetic, Relieving, Balancing, Entourage |
| Effects | Any of 35+ tracked effects across mind, body, and medical categories |
| Terpenes | Any of the 17 major tracked terpenes |
| THC range | Set minimum and/or maximum THC percentage |
| CBD range | Set minimum and/or maximum CBD percentage |
Sorting
Results can be sorted by:- Popularity — Most viewed and tracked strains first
- Name — Alphabetical order
- THC content — Highest or lowest THC first
- Relevance — When searching, results are sorted by match quality
Strain Detail Pages
Each strain has a dedicated page atthisiswhyimhigh.com/strains/[strain-slug]. These pages are statically rendered for fast loading and SEO, with dynamic data fetched from the High IQ API.
Body High Visualization
A distinctive feature of strain profiles is the body high visualization — an illustration showing where in the body the strain’s effects are most prominent. This is generated from the strain’s medical use data, mapping mental effects (stress relief, anxiety relief, mood elevation, focus, creativity) and body effects (muscle relaxation, pain relief, sleep support, appetite stimulation, anti-inflammatory, general relaxation) into one of 30 visual combinations.Similar Strains
At the bottom of each profile, a similar strains section shows other strains that share chemical and effect characteristics. This is powered by algorithmic matching that considers:- Terpene profile similarity
- Cannabinoid ratio overlap
- Effect pattern matching
- Genetic relationship
Data Quality
Not all 16,000+ strains have equally complete profiles. The encyclopedia is transparent about data availability:- Well-documented strains — Popular strains like Blue Dream, Girl Scout Cookies, and OG Kush have comprehensive data across all categories
- Research pipeline strains — Newer or less common strains are continuously enriched by the AI-powered research pipeline that searches academic databases and cross-references multiple sources
- Emerging strains — Recently identified strains from competitor monitoring may have minimal initial data, which is filled in over time
Using the Encyclopedia with the App
The strain encyclopedia and the High IQ mobile app share the same underlying database and API. This means:- A strain you research on the website will have the same data in the app
- Strains you add to your stash in the app link directly to encyclopedia profiles
- Search results are consistent across platforms