Amnesia Top
Modern
APKhybrid-sativa
Afghan Purple Kush
Top flavors
earthypinespicy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Afghan Purple Kush effects are mostly calming.
Afghan Purple Kush
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
myrcene ~60%pinene ~28%caryophyllene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| pinene | ~28% | pine | focus · creative |
| caryophyllene | ~12% | spicy | relaxing · social |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
Russo 2011: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (IC50 0.44 mM) counteracting THC-induced short-term memory deficits; most widely encountered terpenoid in nature; anti-inflammatory via PGE-1.
~12%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
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creative
morningAssociated with terpinolene/limonene profiles; dopaminergic and serotonergic modulation via limonene 5-HT1A supports divergent thinking.
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uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
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happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Sativa-dominant
■ Indica 30%■ Sativa 70%
Primarily sativa with indica grounding. Uplifting with body relaxation.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Afghan Purple Kush.
Ancestry
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Siblings
Share parent purple kush
A1 PurpsmyrceneBlackberry CobblermyrceneFamily Vault PurplecaryophylleneJota Mayúscula Purple AutocaryophylleneKayDeeOnemyrceneMajin BuucaryophyllenePink PeachesmyrcenePurple HillsmyrcenePurple Jello PieterpinolenePurple Rock-BandcaryophylleneBeyond PurplemyrceneTaisonmyrceneBagoda KushcaryophylleneBlack LimecaryophylleneMendocino Chanel KushmyrceneMendocino Purple KushcaryophylleneOriginal Royal KushpineneP.K. BombercaryophyllenePurple Berry O.G.myrcenePurple Urple IBLcaryophylleneRazzleberry KushcaryophylleneGorilla Glue PurplemyrceneMalibu OG GoldmyrceneNew Grape 48myrcenePunch PiemyrcenePurple Amnesia LemonmyrcenePurple KoshermyrcenePurple Sherbetmyrcene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Afghan Purple Kush indica or sativa?
Afghan Purple Kush is modeled here as a sativa-dominant (primarily sativa with indica grounding).
What terpene is dominant in Afghan Purple Kush?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Pinene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Afghan Purple Kush good for daytime use?
Afghan Purple Kush is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.