Caramellate
Modern
PGhybrid-indica
Purple Gorilla
Top flavors
spicyearthycitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Purple Gorilla has balanced effects.
Purple Gorilla
Top flavors
spicyearthycitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Purple Gorilla has balanced effects.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
caryophyllene ~60%myrcene ~28%limonene ~12%
| 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
■ 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 Purple Gorilla.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Acapulco GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Blue Dream
myrcene· uplifted· creative
Chemdawg
caryophyllene· creative· relaxed
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
Gelato
limonene· relaxed· creative
Grateful Breath
limonene· relaxed· happy
Hindu KushLandrace
camphene· relaxed· sleepy
Northern Lights
caryophyllene· relaxed· sleepy
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
Silver Haze
myrcene· creative· energetic
Skunk #1
pinene· relaxed· uplifted
Trainwreck
terpinolene· creative· energetic
White Rhino
limonene· relaxed· sleepy
Great-grandparents
Bubba Kush
limonene· relaxed· sleepy
Durban PoisonLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Granddaddy Purple
caryophyllene· relaxed· sleepy
Grateful Breath F2
limonene· relaxed· happy
Larry OG
caryophyllene· relaxed· happy
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
Ruderalis
myrcene· relaxed· happy
Skunk #1
pinene· relaxed· uplifted
Grandparents
AfghaniLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Girl Scout Cookies
caryophyllene· relaxed· creative
Green Crack
myrcene· energetic· uplifted
High School Sweetheart
limonene· relaxed· happy
Purple Punch
limonene· relaxed· sleepy
Sour Crack
myrcene· relaxed· happy
Parents
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Siblings
Share parents unknown strain / heart stomper / sour stomper
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Offspring — 2 strains bred from Purple Gorilla
name-inferredComposite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Purple Gorilla indica or sativa?
Purple Gorilla is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Purple Gorilla?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Purple Gorilla good for daytime use?
Purple Gorilla 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.