Afghan Auto
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Banshee
Top flavors
earthyspicycitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Banshee effects are mostly calming.
Banshee
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
myrcene ~60%caryophyllene ~28%limonene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| limonene | ~12% | citrus | social · creative |
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.
~28%
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: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
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relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
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happy
anytime△
uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
Genetic Profile
Autoflower
Photoperiod-independent. Flowers based on age, not light cycle. Compact and fast.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Banshee.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
BrazilianLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Chemdawg
caryophyllene· creative· relaxed
Hindu KushLandrace
camphene· relaxed· sleepy
Malawi GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
MexicanLandrace
terpinolene· uplifted· energetic
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
Pink Panties
pinene· relaxed· focused
South Indian IndicaLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
ThaiLandrace
myrcene· energetic· creative
Great-grandparents
Acapulco GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Blueberry
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Bubba Kush
limonene· relaxed· sleepy
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
Girl Scout Cookies
caryophyllene· relaxed· creative
Haze
caryophyllene· energetic· creative
MexicanLandrace
terpinolene· uplifted· energetic
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
Skunk #1
pinene· relaxed· uplifted
Sunset Sherbet
caryophyllene· relaxed· uplifted
ThaiLandrace
myrcene· energetic· creative
White Widow
myrcene· uplifted· creative
Grandparents
AfghaniLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Blue Dream
myrcene· uplifted· creative
Durban PoisonLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Gelato
limonene· relaxed· creative
Girl Scout Cookies
caryophyllene· relaxed· creative
Green Crack
myrcene· energetic· uplifted
Northern Lights
caryophyllene· relaxed· sleepy
Silver Haze
myrcene· creative· energetic
Skunk #1
pinene· relaxed· uplifted
Trainwreck
terpinolene· creative· energetic
White Rhino
limonene· relaxed· sleepy
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Siblings
Share parent ruderalis
A.A.AcaryophylleneAfghan Kush AutomyrceneAK 47 AutomyrceneAlaskan Purple AutomyrceneALF #5myrceneAll Gas OG AutomyrceneAlpaca SpitmyrceneAlpen GleauxmyrceneAmnesia Lemon AutoregolarlimoneneAmnesia Skunk AutofloweringmyrceneAmnesia Skunk AutomaticcaryophylleneAmnesia Zkittlez AutomyrceneApricot AutomyrceneAstro JetsonmyrceneAuto #1myrceneAuto 710 DieselmyrceneAuto AcidmyrceneAuto AfghanimyrceneAuto AK MirmyrceneAuto AK Triple HazemyrceneAuto AlpujarreñamyrceneAuto AmnesiamyrceneAuto AnesthesiamyrceneAuto AssassinmyrceneAuto Banana BlazemyrceneAuto Banana CookiescaryophylleneAuto Banana PunchlimoneneAuto Biodiesel Mass XXLmyrceneAuto Black JHmyrceneAuto Blue Amnesiamyrcene
Offspring — 1 strains bred from Banshee
name-inferredComposite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banshee indica or sativa?
Banshee is modeled here as a autoflower (photoperiod-independent).
What terpene is dominant in Banshee?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Banshee good for daytime use?
Banshee 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.