Tanzanite
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Tanzanite has balanced effects.
Tanzanite
Tanzanite is a modern hybrid lineage resulting from the intentional crossing of Paramount, Extreme OG, and an additional unknown strain. As a product of specialized genetic development, this cultivar was engineered for high-yield productivity across both indoor and outdoor grow environments. With a distinct flowering cycle of sixty-three days, the strain maintains a moderate difficulty rating for cultivators, requiring consistent management to reach its full potential. Its genetic significance is evidenced by its role as a parent in the development of subsequent notable offspring, including Paramount and Prom Night.
The aromatic and flavor profile of Tanzanite is defined by a complex, multi-layered chemical structure led by caryophyllene and myrcene. These primary constituents are supported by a diverse array of secondary and tertiary terpenes, including limonene, pinene, humulene, ocimene, nerolidol, and linalool. The experience is further nuanced by minor traces of beta-pinene, guaiol, p-cymene, bisabolol, eucalyptol, camphene, and caryophyllene-oxide, which collectively round out the sensory profile. This intricate terpene arrangement characterizes the strain’s specific olfactory and palate-based identity.
As a THC-dominant cultivar, Tanzanite primarily produces effects described as relaxed, happy, and uplifted. These therapeutic properties make it a targeted choice for individuals seeking relief from stress, the management of physical pain, or support for sleep cycles. Beyond its individual therapeutic utility, the strain serves as a foundational genetic block, having contributed to the creation of both Paramount and Prom Night. Users generally seek out this hybrid when the intended outcome is a balanced transition into a state of calm.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| myrcene | ~28% | earthy | relaxing · 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.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
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.
relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
happy
anytimeuplifted
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
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 Tanzanite.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Parents
Siblings
Share parents unknown strain / paramount / extreme og
Offspring — 2 strains bred from Tanzanite
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tanzanite indica or sativa?
Tanzanite is modeled here as a balanced hybrid (equal indica and sativa genetics).
What terpene is dominant in Tanzanite?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Tanzanite good for daytime use?
Tanzanite 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.