Sour OG
Modern
SDhybrid
Sunny D
Top flavors
spicycitrusearthy
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
Sunny D has balanced effects.
Sunny D
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
caryophyllene ~60%limonene ~28%humulene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| limonene | ~28% | citrus | social · creative |
| humulene | ~12% | earthy | focus · solo |
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: 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 Sunny D.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Acapulco GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Alien Technology
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Bubba Kush
caryophyllene· relaxed· sleepy
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
G-13
caryophyllene· relaxed· focused
Haze
terpinolene· energetic· creative
Kushage
myrcene· relaxed· happy
LebaneseLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Malawi GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
MexicanLandrace
terpinolene· uplifted· energetic
Northern Lights
caryophyllene· relaxed· sleepy
Rosetta Stone
terpinolene· relaxed· happy
South Indian IndicaLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Swizerland - Indica
myrcene· relaxed· focused
ThaiLandrace
pinene· energetic· creative
Great-grandparents
13 Roses
terpinolene· relaxed· happy
A.M.S.
myrcene· relaxed· happy
AfghaniLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
AGE99
myrcene· relaxed· happy
Alien Kush
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Blue Dream
limonene· uplifted· creative
Cinderellas
terpinolene· creative· uplifted
Durban PoisonLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
Haze
terpinolene· energetic· creative
Indica
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Sativa
terpinolene· creative· energetic
Silver Haze
myrcene· creative· energetic
Swizerland - Indica
myrcene· relaxed· focused
ThaiLandrace
pinene· energetic· creative
X13
caryophyllene· relaxed· focused
Grandparents
Alien Kush F2
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Blueberry
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Chemdawg
myrcene· creative· relaxed
Exodus (UK) Cheese
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Nepal - Indica
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Super Skunk
myrcene· relaxed· focused
Swizerland - Sativa
terpinolene· creative· energetic
Thailand - Sativa
terpinolene· creative· energetic
Parents
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Siblings
Share parents blue cheese / harlequin / sour diesel / joes lemonade
Blue Cheese X Cali Orange BudmyrceneBob’s ChettermyrceneCanna-So-HardmyrceneCough DropsmyrceneLemon CookiemyrceneCry BabycaryophylleneAcid CreamcaryophylleneAMG SourcaryophylleneAthenemyrceneAuto Sour CaramelmyrceneAutoDaiquiri LimecaryophylleneBackwoods Chem AutocaryophylleneBessmyrceneBruce Banner ReduxmyrceneBurnout SkunkcaryophylleneCaribbean StrawberrycaryophylleneChemdog D x Sour DieselcaryophylleneDeath-StarcaryophylleneDetroit DieselmyrceneDouble Dose DieselcaryophylleneEastern RebellionmyrceneECSDcaryophylleneFuck GelatomyrceneGas WorksmyrceneGelaberrycaryophylleneGhost Town KushmyrceneHardcore StompermyrceneHindu Diesel TrainwreckmyrceneHulk PissmyrceneHunter Mountain Sour Dieselcaryophyllene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunny D indica or sativa?
Sunny D is modeled here as a balanced hybrid (equal indica and sativa genetics).
What terpene is dominant in Sunny D?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Limonene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Sunny D good for daytime use?
Sunny D 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.