Afghan Hammer
Modern
IShybrid-indica
Intense Skunk
Top flavors
herbalearthypine
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Intense Skunk effects are mostly energizing.
Intense Skunk
Top flavors
herbalearthypine
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Intense Skunk effects are mostly energizing.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
terpinolene ~60%myrcene ~28%pinene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| terpinolene | ~60% | herbal | creative · social |
| myrcene | ~28% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| pinene | ~12% | pine | focus · 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%
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: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
Russo 2011: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (IC50 0.44 mM) counteracting THC-induced short-term memory deficits; most widely encountered terpenoid in nature; anti-inflammatory via PGE-1.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
Genetic Profile
Indica-dominant
■ Indica 70%■ Sativa 30%
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 Intense Skunk.
Ancestry
Great-grandparents
Acapulco GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
AfghaniLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Afghani #1
pinene· relaxed· focused
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
Malawi GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
MexicanLandrace
terpinolene· uplifted· energetic
Skunk #1
pinene· relaxed· uplifted
South Indian IndicaLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Spacedawg
caryophyllene· creative· uplifted
ThaiLandrace
myrcene· energetic· creative
Grandparents
A-Dawg
pinene· relaxed· focused
Afghani #1
pinene· relaxed· focused
Haze
caryophyllene· energetic· creative
Indica
limonene· relaxed· focused
Skunk #1
pinene· relaxed· uplifted
Trainwreck
terpinolene· creative· energetic
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Siblings
Share parent afghanistan indica
Afghan Posion CreamlimoneneAieaterpinoleneBC Hell BushterpinoleneBlack Afghani KushmyrceneBlond SkywalkerterpinoleneBumgordoterpinoleneCBD CaramelmyrceneCBD Medi KushmyrceneChem D BX3pineneChocolate ChunkpineneColombia - Mostly IndicaterpinoleneCotton Candy BudmyrceneCritical RomulanterpinoleneDarkStarterpinoleneDarkVadermyrceneDéjàvulimoneneDiesel Maui DawgmyrceneDouble AfghaniterpinoleneDouble KushterpinoleneDurganchitralterpinoleneHawaii - IndicaterpinoleneInsane Chem 91terpinoleneJazz Berry JammyrceneLavender SilkmyrceneLemon KushlimoneneLight of VenusterpinoleneMahaaterpinoleneMataró BluemyrceneMataro BluemyrceneOG Badazzterpinolene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Intense Skunk indica or sativa?
Intense Skunk is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Intense Skunk?
Terpinolene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Intense Skunk good for daytime use?
Intense Skunk 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.