Gas Pedal
22.3%
THC
Top flavors
Terpenes
Gas Pedal has balanced effects.
Gas Pedal potency is average.
Gas Pedal
22.3%
THC
Top flavors
Terpenes
Gas Pedal has balanced effects.
Gas Pedal potency is average.
Gas Pedal is a modern hybrid-indica cultivar with an undocumented lineage. As a result of its unknown parents, the strain serves as a blank slate in contemporary breeding programs, eventually gaining recognition for its ability to produce high-quality progeny such as GAK Gas. The plant requires a moderate level of expertise from cultivators, who can expect to flower the crop over a period of 70 days. It is versatile enough for both indoor and outdoor environments, consistently rewarding the grower with a high yield.
The chemical profile of Gas Pedal is remarkably complex, defined by a sequence of fifteen terpenes beginning with caryophyllene, myrcene, and limonene. Secondary aromatic contributions come from pinene, humulene, and ocimene, while the lower concentrations include nerolidol, linalool, beta-pinene, guaiol, and p-cymene. The profile rounds out with trace amounts of bisabolol, eucalyptol, camphene, and caryophyllene-oxide. This broad spectrum of volatile compounds determines the sensory experience, offering a nuanced aromatic profile that reflects this diverse chemical hierarchy.
As a THC-dominant cultivar, Gas Pedal provides effects centered on a sense of being relaxed, calm, and focused. These qualities make the strain a pragmatic choice for users seeking relief from pain, stress, or difficulty achieving sleep. Its genetic legacy remains stable and well-documented through its notable offspring, ensuring that its influence continues to circulate within modern breeding circles while maintaining its specific functional therapeutic applications.
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 |
| 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.
~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.
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
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 Gas Pedal.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Siblings
Share parent unknown strain
Offspring — 1 strains bred from Gas Pedal
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gas Pedal indica or sativa?
Gas Pedal is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Gas Pedal?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Gas Pedal good for daytime use?
Gas Pedal 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.