Kansas City silver Haze
Modern
NChybrid-sativa
Northern Cheese
Top flavors
earthypineherbal
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Northern Cheese effects are mostly calming.
Northern Cheese
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
myrcene ~60%pinene ~28%terpinolene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| pinene | ~28% | pine | focus · creative |
| 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.
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.
~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.
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creative
morningAssociated with terpinolene/limonene profiles; dopaminergic and serotonergic modulation via limonene 5-HT1A supports divergent thinking.
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uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
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happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Sativa-dominant
■ Indica 30%■ Sativa 70%
Primarily sativa with indica grounding. Uplifting with body relaxation.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Northern Cheese.
Ancestry
Great-grandparents
AfghaniLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
Malawi GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
MexicanLandrace
terpinolene· uplifted· energetic
Northern Lights
caryophyllene· relaxed· sleepy
South Indian IndicaLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
ThaiLandrace
myrcene· energetic· creative
Grandparents
Haze
caryophyllene· energetic· creative
Northern Lights #5
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Silver Haze
myrcene· creative· energetic
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Siblings
Share parent northern lights 5 x haze
Docta CleanterpinoleneJJ’s NigerianmyrceneKansas City silver HazemyrceneNigerian SilkmyrceneJamaican Face MeltmyrceneMako HazemyrceneMandela MindscapemyrceneAmnesia LimonmyrceneCaribemyrceneHigh DefinitionmyrceneNorthern Cheese HazemyrceneSensi Supreme Oak AutomaticmyrceneTasha Yar HazemyrceneT99myrcene
Offspring — 1 strains bred from Northern Cheese
name-inferredComposite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Cheese indica or sativa?
Northern Cheese is modeled here as a sativa-dominant (primarily sativa with indica grounding).
What terpene is dominant in Northern Cheese?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Pinene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Northern Cheese good for daytime use?
Northern Cheese 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.