Four Way Specials
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Terpenes
Four Way Specials has balanced effects.
Four Way Specials
Top flavors
Terpenes
Four Way Specials has balanced effects.
Four Way Specials is a modern auto-flowering cultivar developed through the hybridization of Sativa, Ruderalis, and Skunk genetics. Its specific origins remain undocumented, with no clear breeder history or development timeline available to anchor its genetic path. Designed for accessibility, this strain is classified as easy to grow in both indoor and outdoor environments, though cultivators should expect a low yield from its 56-day flowering cycle.
The aromatic and flavor profile of Four Way Specials is defined by a complex chemical composition led by caryophyllene, myrcene, and terpinolene. This terpene array is further rounded out by the presence of pinene, limonene, humulene, linalool, beta-pinene, bisabolol, nerolidol, ocimene, guaiol, and camphene. These compounds contribute to the strain’s sensory experience, manifesting in a profile where spicy and earthy notes are balanced by its secondary and tertiary terpene constituents.
As a THC-dominant variety, Four Way Specials provides effects characterized as relaxed, happy, and uplifted. These traits make it a functional choice for those seeking relief from stress and pain, while its relaxing properties also lend themselves to support for sleep. Currently, there are no recorded notable offspring linked to this particular lineage, leaving it to stand as a singular entry within the broader category of modern, auto-flowering genetics.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| myrcene | ~28% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| terpinolene | ~12% | herbal | creative · 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%
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.
~12%
herbal
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PMC11060501: antinociception via NO/PGE2/TNF-α inhibition; associated with cerebral sativa profiles; least clinically characterised of major terpenes.
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
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 Four Way Specials.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Parents
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Four Way Specials indica or sativa?
Four Way Specials is modeled here as a autoflower (photoperiod-independent).
What terpene is dominant in Four Way Specials?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Four Way Specials good for daytime use?
Four Way Specials 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.