Alien Life Form
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Terpenes
Alien Life Form has balanced effects.
Alien Life Form
Top flavors
Terpenes
Alien Life Form has balanced effects.
Alien Life Form is a modern, hybrid-indica cultivar developed through the complex breeding of Cherry Pie, Black Raven, and Animal Cookies. This strain is designed for growers of moderate experience, requiring a 65-day flowering cycle to reach harvest. Highly versatile in its cultivation, it performs successfully in both indoor and outdoor environments while consistently producing a high yield.
The chemical complexity of this strain is defined by a deep foundation of caryophyllene, myrcene, and humulene, followed by secondary notes of limonene, linalool, bisabolol, and ocimene. The tertiary terpene profile includes pinene, beta-pinene, nerolidol, and valencene, which interact to shape its distinct aromatic and flavor characteristics. This precise terpene hierarchy contributes to the specific physical and sensory profile intrinsic to the variety.
As a THC-dominant hybrid, Alien Life Form is utilized for its ability to produce relaxed, calm, and focused effects. These characteristics make it a functional choice for those managing pain, stress, or sleep issues. The strain has established a substantial genetic legacy through numerous notable offspring, including Beatle Juice, Bluff Creek, Cheech Wizard, Classified, Close Encounters, ConeHeads, Extraterrestrial OG, Fallen, FurBall, Garfield, Gorda, and Gordon Shumway.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| myrcene | ~28% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| humulene | ~12% | earthy | focus · solo |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
~60%
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.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
Genetic Profile
Indica-dominant
Primarily indica with sativa influence. Relaxing body with some cerebral lift.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Alien Life Form.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Parents
Siblings
Share parents cherry pie / black raven / animal cookies
Offspring — 19 strains bred from Alien Life Form
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alien Life Form indica or sativa?
Alien Life Form is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Alien Life Form?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Alien Life Form good for daytime use?
Alien Life Form 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.