Apricot Helix
15.5%
THC
Top flavors
Terpenes
Apricot Helix effects are mostly calming.
Apricot Helix potency is average.
Apricot Helix
15.5%
THC
Top flavors
Terpenes
Apricot Helix effects are mostly calming.
Apricot Helix potency is average.
Apricot Helix is a modern hybrid-indica cultivar developed through the intentional crossbreeding of SFV OG and God Bud. This strain is widely credited to genetic selection processes that aim to balance the robust, earthy influence of its SFV OG heritage with the structural and profile characteristics of God Bud. Engineered for moderate difficulty, the plant thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments, where it demonstrates a vigorous flowering cycle of 60 days and consistently delivers a high yield.
The chemical complexity of the strain is defined by a deep, diverse terpene profile that begins with myrcene as the primary constituent, followed by limonene, caryophyllene, and humulene. Its nuanced sensory experience further incorporates detectable notes of linalool, beta-pinene, and pinene, trailing into lighter traces of bisabolol, valencene, caryophyllene-oxide, borneol, nerolidol, camphene, terpinolene, ocimene, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, and sabinene. This dense, THC-dominant composition creates a multifaceted olfactory and flavor profile rooted in this extensive aromatic hierarchy.
Regarding its impact on the user, Apricot Helix provides effects described as relaxed, calm, and focused. It is frequently utilized in therapeutic contexts for the management of pain, stress, and sleep-related difficulties. The strain’s influence on modern breeding is evidenced by its notable offspring, which include the varieties Irene Apricot and Orange Apricot, ensuring its continued relevance in contemporary cannabis cultivation.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| limonene | ~28% | citrus | social · 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: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
~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.
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 Apricot Helix.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Offspring — 2 strains bred from Apricot Helix
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apricot Helix indica or sativa?
Apricot Helix is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Apricot Helix?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Limonene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Apricot Helix good for daytime use?
Apricot Helix 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.