Brain Damage
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Brain Damage effects are mostly energizing.
Brain Damage
Brain Damage is a modern hybrid strain derived from Lemon Brulee. This variety is designed for cultivation in both indoor and outdoor environments, offering growers a high yield after a flowering period of approximately 60 days. While the cultivation difficulty is categorized as moderate, the strain has successfully established its own genetic footprint, serving as a parent to notable offspring including Brain Damage x Frost Wreck, Braindamage Autoflowering, and Frosty Gelato.
The chemical profile of Brain Damage is defined by a complex terpene hierarchy led by limonene, caryophyllene, and myrcene. These primary constituents are supported by a diverse secondary and tertiary array consisting of linalool, nerolidol, humulene, terpinolene, beta-pinene, bisabolol, ocimene, camphene, geraniol, pinene, guaiol, and p-cymene. This specific arrangement of compounds dictates the sensory experience, grounding the aromatic and flavor profile in the interplay of these fifteen listed terpenes.
As a THC-dominant cultivar, Brain Damage is primarily utilized by consumers seeking to manage stress, pain, and sleep difficulties. Users frequently report experiences characterized by feelings of relaxation, happiness, and an uplifted state of mind. This combination of therapeutic potential and consistent effect profile has secured its role in modern breeding programs and therapeutic applications.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| limonene | ~60% | citrus | social · creative |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| myrcene | ~12% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
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: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
~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: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
happy
anytimeuplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
Genetic Profile
Balanced Hybrid
Equal indica and sativa genetics. Balanced body and mind effects.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Brain Damage.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Siblings
Share parent lemon brulee
Offspring — 2 strains bred from Brain Damage
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brain Damage indica or sativa?
Brain Damage is modeled here as a balanced hybrid (equal indica and sativa genetics).
What terpene is dominant in Brain Damage?
Limonene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Brain Damage good for daytime use?
Brain Damage 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.