Afghanica AKA Kabul Baba
Modern
TGhybrid-indica
The Gaffa
Top flavors
earthyspicypine
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
The Gaffa effects are mostly calming.
The Gaffa
Top flavors
earthyspicypine
Terpenes
CalmingEnergizing
The Gaffa effects are mostly calming.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
myrcene ~60%caryophyllene ~28%pinene ~12%
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| pinene | ~12% | pine | focus · creative |
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: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~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: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (IC50 0.44 mM) counteracting THC-induced short-term memory deficits; most widely encountered terpenoid in nature; anti-inflammatory via PGE-1.
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 The Gaffa.
Siblings
Share parent skunk no 1
Afghan LemonpineneAmerican DreampineneBC GrownpineneBig KahunaterpinoleneCheeselmyrceneCrazy Miss HydeterpinoleneCritical Early VersioncaryophylleneDutch DelightmyrceneFrosted Grapes XXLmyrceneGMO / TK SkunkmyrceneIce CreamcaryophylleneLa BlancamyrceneMedical 49myrceneNordlemyrcenePot of GoldpinenePurple CheeselcaryophylleneSensi SkunkmyrceneShiva Shanti IImyrceneShrijipineneSkunk KushmyrceneSpice OnemyrceneSumo's Big BudmyrceneWakeford 1.0caryophylleneSuper BudmyrceneAll BluepineneAuto AfghanimyrceneAuto Rainbow BubblemyrceneAuto Skunk MassmyrceneBC CheesecaryophylleneBlue Mammothterpinolene
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gaffa indica or sativa?
The Gaffa is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in The Gaffa?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is The Gaffa good for daytime use?
The Gaffa 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.