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Chem City Blues

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Chem City Blues effects are mostly calming.

Chem City Blues is a modern, auto-flowering variety derived from its parent, Chemdogging. Engineered for accessibility, this strain is categorized as easy to grow, showing versatility in both indoor and outdoor cultivation environments. While the plant maintains a 70-day flowering cycle and offers a low yield, it has served as a foundational genetic component for several notable offspring, including Deep Blue C and Sour Livers.

The aromatic profile of Chem City Blues is defined by a complex sequence of terpenes, led by myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene. This chemical composition continues through a broad spectrum of secondary and tertiary compounds, including pinene, terpinolene, linalool, beta-pinene, humulene, nerolidol, ocimene, bisabolol, guaiol, camphene, caryophyllene-oxide, and p-cymene. These constituents work in concert to establish the cultivar's distinct sensory profile, anchoring its expression in the foundational dominance of myrcene before transitioning into the nuanced notes provided by the remaining fifteen identified terpenes.

As a THC-dominant variety, Chem City Blues produces effects described primarily as relaxed, happy, and uplifted. These characteristics make it a utilitarian choice for addressing concerns related to stress, pain, and sleep. With its documented role in the creation of progeny such as Deep Blue C and Sour Livers, the cultivar maintains a verified legacy within modern, auto-flowering breeding programs.

Terpene Profile

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

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

earthy

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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.

~12%

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.

Effects

Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.

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 Chem City Blues.

Ancestry

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Offspring — 2 strains bred from Chem City Blues

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Composite Traits

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Similar strains

Same primary terpene with overlapping effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chem City Blues indica or sativa?

Chem City Blues is modeled here as a autoflower (photoperiod-independent).

What terpene is dominant in Chem City Blues?

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

Is Chem City Blues good for daytime use?

Chem City Blues 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.