A1 Corona
Modern
SRhybrid
Silk Route
Top flavors
earthyspicycitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Silk Route effects are mostly calming.
Silk Route
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
myrcene ~60%caryophyllene ~28%limonene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| 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.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~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.
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.
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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 Silk Route.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
1000L x Diesel
nerolidol· creative· uplifted
Acapulco GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Chemdawg
caryophyllene· creative· relaxed
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
Haze
caryophyllene· energetic· creative
Hindu KushLandrace
camphene· relaxed· sleepy
Northern Lights
caryophyllene· relaxed· sleepy
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
Sativa
terpinolene· creative· energetic
Great-grandparents
Africa - Sativa
nerolidol· creative· energetic
Bubba Kush
limonene· relaxed· sleepy
Durban PoisonLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
Silver Haze
myrcene· creative· energetic
Skunk #1
pinene· relaxed· uplifted
ThaiLandrace
myrcene· energetic· creative
Grandparents
AfghaniLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Bhutan Pine
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Blueberry
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Girl Scout Cookies
caryophyllene· relaxed· creative
Green Crack
myrcene· energetic· uplifted
Indica
limonene· relaxed· focused
Parents
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Siblings
Share parents unknown strain / congo sativa / himalaya indica
CBD CaramelmyrceneCaptain InsanomyrceneCongo LatchermyrceneGrand RisinglimoneneJamaican ChocolatenerolidolSimasismyrceneCharas-PlantmyrceneElephant BonesmyrceneGuerilla Gold #2myrceneRed DragonmyrceneSacred CookiesmyrceneShang OpmyrceneEarly GoldmyrceneSadhumyrceneA1 CoronacaryophylleneA3myrceneAcid SnowmyrceneAD 17caryophylleneAfghan Pearl CBD AutomaticcaryophylleneAl CaponecaryophylleneAlien GirlmyrceneAlien GrenadescaryophylleneAloha Flight 243myrceneAmber DragoncaryophylleneAngel PussylimoneneAnna LeemyrceneApollomyrceneApple ChemcaryophylleneApricot Pie Mutant MixcaryophylleneApricot Roses Mutant Mixcaryophyllene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silk Route indica or sativa?
Silk Route is modeled here as a balanced hybrid (equal indica and sativa genetics).
What terpene is dominant in Silk Route?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Silk Route good for daytime use?
Silk Route 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.