Cassidy
Modern
OCOShybrid
Original Californian Orange Skunk
Top flavors
herbalspicyearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Original Californian Orange Skunk effects are mostly energizing.
Original Californian Orange Skunk
Top flavors
herbalspicyearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Original Californian Orange Skunk effects are mostly energizing.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
terpinolene ~60%caryophyllene ~28%humulene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| terpinolene | ~60% | herbal | creative · social |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| humulene | ~12% | earthy | focus · solo |
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.
~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.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
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relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
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happy
anytime△
uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
Genetic Profile
Balanced Hybrid
■ Indica 50%■ Sativa 50%
Equal indica and sativa genetics. Balanced body and mind effects.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Original Californian Orange Skunk.
Ancestry
Great-grandparents
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
Malawi GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
MexicanLandrace
terpinolene· uplifted· energetic
South Indian IndicaLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
ThaiLandrace
myrcene· energetic· creative
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Siblings
Share parent skunk
AK SkunkcaryophylleneAmnesia Skunk AutomaticcaryophylleneAutoEuforiacaryophylleneBlack Lemon AutocaryophylleneBlue ThaicaryophylleneBlueberry SuperskunkcaryophylleneBubba x SkunknerolidolBudzillacaryophylleneC4-MaticmyrceneCaliforniancaryophylleneCash ExpresscaryophylleneCassidyterpinoleneChannel+caryophylleneCitral SkunkcaryophylleneCropical FruitcaryophylleneCucamongaterpinoleneDaybreakterpinoleneDeadly Purple WidowterpinoleneDeep DishcaryophylleneDumpster CakepineneEnergy RushcaryophylleneFast & VastmyrceneFour Way SpecialscaryophylleneFourwaycaryophylleneG13 SkunkcaryophylleneGrand ManitouterpinoleneGray SignoracaryophylleneGreen BananascaryophylleneGreenGoldcaryophylleneHaze Autocaryophyllene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Original Californian Orange Skunk indica or sativa?
Original Californian Orange Skunk is modeled here as a balanced hybrid (equal indica and sativa genetics).
What terpene is dominant in Original Californian Orange Skunk?
Terpinolene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Original Californian Orange Skunk good for daytime use?
Original Californian Orange 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.