Blackberry Unicorn
Modern
SUhybrid-indica
Sterling Unicorn
Top flavors
spicyearthycitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Sterling Unicorn has balanced effects.
Sterling Unicorn
Top flavors
spicyearthycitrus
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Sterling Unicorn has balanced effects.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
caryophyllene ~60%humulene ~28%limonene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| humulene | ~28% | earthy | focus · 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.
PMC11060501: opioid-independent antinociception; appetite suppression (anorectic); NF-κB dual-pathway synergy with caryophyllene.
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 Sterling Unicorn.
Ancestry
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Siblings
Share parent purple unicorn
Blackberry LemonadelimoneneBlackberry UnicorncaryophylleneHollywood UnicorncaryophylleneKorn DawgzcaryophyllenePurple Wookie RemixcaryophylleneLPUcaryophylleneBlack Light FantasycaryophylleneGolden UnicorncaryophylleneKilled ElviscaryophyllenePurple Afghan HashplantcaryophyllenePurple EmpresscaryophyllenePurple GojicaryophyllenePurple Lemon ThaicaryophyllenePurple SoulcaryophylleneTripping UnicorncaryophylleneUnicorn MilkcaryophyllenePurple Nl2 Hazecaryophyllene
Composite Traits
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Same primary terpene with overlapping effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sterling Unicorn indica or sativa?
Sterling Unicorn is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Sterling Unicorn?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Humulene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Sterling Unicorn good for daytime use?
Sterling Unicorn 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.