Black Lights
17.6%
THC
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Terpenes
Black Lights effects are mostly energizing.
Black Lights potency is average.
Black Lights
17.6%
THC
Top flavors
Terpenes
Black Lights effects are mostly energizing.
Black Lights potency is average.
Black Lights is a modern hybrid-indica strain whose exact origins remain undocumented. While the lineage is recorded as being traced to Northern Lights #1, breeders have not publicly confirmed the complete cross, and the strain’s history remains thin and subject to ongoing discussion. This lack of a clear, verifiable breeding narrative distinguishes Black Lights from more historically documented varieties, leaving its development something of a mystery within the cannabis community.
The terpene profile of Black Lights is characterized by a specific hierarchy, led by terpinolene, limonene, and caryophyllene, followed by myrcene, ocimene, humulene, beta-pinene, pinene, guaiol, linalool, nerolidol, alpha-terpinene, bisabolol, gamma-terpinene, borneol, camphene, valencene, sabinene, caryophyllene-oxide, eucalyptol, p-cymene, and geraniol. The cannabinoid profile features an estimated 17.6% THC content, with negligible levels of CBD and CBG. These values remain an estimated average based on published figures rather than batch-specific testing, and the sensory experience likely reflects the complexity of this broad terpene composition.
As a modern hybrid-indica, Black Lights is designed to provide users with a balanced state of calm and focus, making it a functional choice for those managing pain, stress, or sleep-related issues. The plant requires a moderate level of expertise to cultivate, thriving in both indoor and outdoor environments. Growers can expect a high yield from this strain, which typically completes its flowering cycle in 70 days. To date, there is no recorded influence on later breeding projects, as no notable offspring have been documented from this specific genetic line.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| terpinolene | ~60% | herbal | creative · social |
| 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.
~60%
herbal
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PMC11060501: antinociception via NO/PGE2/TNF-α inhibition; associated with cerebral sativa profiles; least clinically characterised of major terpenes.
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 Black Lights.
Siblings
Share parent northern lights 1
Offspring — 1 strains bred from Black Lights
name-inferredComposite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Lights indica or sativa?
Black Lights is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Black Lights?
Terpinolene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Limonene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Black Lights good for daytime use?
Black Lights 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.