Orange Is The New Banana
Modern
SBhybrid-indica
Sour Bananas
0.03%
CBD
Top flavors
citrusspicyearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Sour Bananas effects are mostly energizing.
Sour Bananas
0.03%
CBD
Top flavors
citrusspicyearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Sour Bananas effects are mostly energizing.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
limonene ~60%caryophyllene ~28%myrcene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| limonene | ~60% | citrus | social · creative |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| myrcene | ~12% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
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: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
~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: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
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 Sour Bananas.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Bubba Kush
limonene· relaxed· sleepy
Durban PoisonLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
OG Kush
limonene· relaxed· creative
Skunk #1
pinene· relaxed· uplifted
Great-grandparents
AfghaniLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Girl Scout Cookies
caryophyllene· relaxed· creative
Green Crack
myrcene· energetic· uplifted
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Siblings
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Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sour Bananas indica or sativa?
Sour Bananas is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Sour Bananas?
Limonene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Sour Bananas good for daytime use?
Sour Bananas 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.