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Banana Gushers

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Banana Gushers has balanced effects.

Banana Gushers is a modern hybrid-sativa cultivar bred from the crossing of Banana Rift and Gushers. Its origins remain part of the broader, often undocumented landscape of contemporary cannabis breeding, with no specific breeder or developmental timeline officially recorded. Cultivators looking to work with this strain should expect a moderate difficulty level when growing in both indoor and outdoor environments. The plants maintain a sixty-three-day flowering cycle and produce a high yield at harvest.

The chemical profile of Banana Gushers is defined by a complex, confirmed terpene hierarchy led by caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene. These primary constituents are supported by humulene, pinene, and linalool, with secondary contributions from beta-pinene, bisabolol, and nerolidol, ending with ocimene. This specific arrangement of terpenes suggests a multifaceted sensory experience, grounded in the confirmed chemical composition provided by recent laboratory analysis rather than anecdotal inference.

As a THC-dominant hybrid-sativa, Banana Gushers is designed to facilitate creative, uplifted, and happy states for the consumer. These effects make it a practical choice for those seeking to enhance creative output, engage in social settings, or bolster mental focus. At this time, there are no recorded or verified offspring strains classified under the Banana Gushers lineage.

Terpene Profile

Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.

caryophyllene ~60%limonene ~28%myrcene ~12%
TerpeneShare
caryophyllene~60%
limonene~28%
myrcene~12%

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.

~28%

citrus

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Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.

~12%

earthy

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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

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 Banana Gushers.

Ancestry

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Composite Traits

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daytime-productivitymorning-useevening-wind-down

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Same primary terpene with overlapping effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banana Gushers indica or sativa?

Banana Gushers is modeled here as a sativa-dominant (primarily sativa with indica grounding).

What terpene is dominant in Banana Gushers?

Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Limonene follows as the secondary terpene.

Is Banana Gushers good for daytime use?

Banana Gushers 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.