Cali Gangsta Kush
Modern
PLhybrid-indica
Purple LA
Top flavors
earthycitrusspicy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Purple LA effects are mostly calming.
Purple LA
Top flavors
earthycitrusspicy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Purple LA effects are mostly calming.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
myrcene ~60%limonene ~28%caryophyllene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| limonene | ~28% | citrus | social · creative |
| caryophyllene | ~12% | spicy | relaxing · 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: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
~12%
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.
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 LA.
Siblings
Share parent la confidential
AK ConfidentialcaryophylleneAngel ’98caryophylleneCali Gangsta KushmyrceneDepth ChargelimoneneDoobie HowsermyrceneGodfathercaryophylleneGodfather OGcaryophylleneGrape LAcaryophylleneIsLAndcaryophylleneKing LouismyrceneL.A. ChocolatcaryophylleneLA CheesecaryophylleneLA JuicemyrceneLaughing LioncaryophylleneLAXcaryophylleneLucy's LemonsmyrceneSo G KushcaryophylleneTraining DayterpinoleneTupaccaryophylleneLA DreammyrceneSilver LAmyrceneSnowLAndmyrceneSomaliciousmyrceneSour SecretmyrceneCannadentialcaryophylleneCough DropsmyrceneHemlocklimoneneMammothcaryophylleneMercury RisingmyrcenePlanet Expresscaryophyllene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Purple LA indica or sativa?
Purple LA is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Purple LA?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Limonene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Purple LA good for daytime use?
Purple LA 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.