Early Kalamata
Modern
Thybrid-sativa
Tanaka
Top flavors
spicyearthy
CalmingEnergizing
Tanaka has balanced effects.
Tanaka
Top flavors
spicyearthy
CalmingEnergizing
Tanaka has balanced effects.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
caryophyllene ~60%myrcene ~28%caryophyllene-oxide ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| myrcene | ~28% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene-oxide | ~12% | spicy | relaxing · sleep |
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: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~12%
spicy
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Oxidized form of beta-caryophyllene. Woody, spicy aroma. The compound drug dogs detect in cannabis. CB2 receptor activity.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
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creative
morningAssociated with terpinolene/limonene profiles; dopaminergic and serotonergic modulation via limonene 5-HT1A supports divergent thinking.
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uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
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happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Sativa-dominant
■ Indica 30%■ Sativa 70%
Primarily sativa with indica grounding. Uplifting with body relaxation.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Tanaka.
Ancestry
Great-grandparents
Colombian GoldLandrace
pinene· uplifted· energetic
Malawi GoldLandrace
terpinolene· energetic· uplifted
MexicanLandrace
terpinolene· uplifted· energetic
South Indian IndicaLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
ThaiLandrace
myrcene· energetic· creative
Grandparents
AfghaniLandrace
myrcene· relaxed· sleepy
Haze
caryophyllene· energetic· creative
ThaiLandrace
myrcene· energetic· creative
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Siblings
Share parent northern lights
Jack HererterpinoleneSilver Hazemyrcene747limoneneAce Silver HazecaryophylleneBabylon SisterlimoneneBella DonnacaryophylleneBig Island DreammyrceneEarly KalamatacaryophylleneEarly VixencaryophylleneHaze-a-LiciouscaryophylleneKubanskiy UbiyzacaryophylleneMuscaDine RedcaryophyllenePursang HazeterpinoleneRoyale HazecaryophylleneSanta SativacaryophylleneSilversurfer HazecaryophylleneSuper Silvercaryophyllene4 Best 4 YoucaryophylleneLoreley HazecaryophylleneNepal BabacaryophylleneAuto Northern Dragon FuelcaryophylleneAuto Northern LightscaryophylleneAuto ScratchmyrceneBaby BoommyrceneBig Northern AutofloweringcaryophylleneBL4QKFY4N WeedcaryophylleneBlack Domina Auto XXLcaryophylleneCarpathian MazarcaryophylleneCash CropcaryophylleneDestroyer of Worldscaryophyllene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tanaka indica or sativa?
Tanaka is modeled here as a sativa-dominant (primarily sativa with indica grounding).
What terpene is dominant in Tanaka?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Tanaka good for daytime use?
Tanaka 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.