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White Afghani

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White Afghani has balanced effects.

White Afghani is a modern hybrid-indica cultivar with an undocumented lineage, as its specific parentage remains unknown. This strain is cultivated both indoors and outdoors, offering a high yield for those who can manage its moderate flowering period of 60 days. Within the broader gardening community, White Afghani is recognized for its consistency, having contributed to a diverse range of notable offspring including Afghan Breakfast, Blue Ridge OG, Blue Ridge OG BX, Falooda, Microbial Micha, Tropighani, and White Afghani 3A.

The chemical complexity of White Afghani is defined by a terpene profile led by caryophyllene, followed by myrcene, limonene, and pinene. The secondary constituents include humulene, ocimene, nerolidol, linalool, beta-pinene, and guaiol, while the profile is rounded out by p-cymene, bisabolol, eucalyptol, camphene, and caryophyllene-oxide. This elaborate blend provides a nuanced sensory experience, dictated by the interactions between these dominant and tertiary compounds.

As a THC-dominant cultivar, White Afghani is primarily reported to produce effects characterized by a sense of calm, deep relaxation, and mental focus. These properties make it a frequent choice for users seeking support for pain management, stress reduction, and sleep aid. Its genetic influence remains a staple in contemporary breeding, serving as a reliable foundation for the various descendants that have followed in its wake.

Terpene Profile

Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.

caryophyllene ~60%myrcene ~28%limonene ~12%
TerpeneShare
caryophyllene~60%
myrcene~28%
limonene~12%

Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.

~60%

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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.

~28%

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Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.

~12%

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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 White Afghani.

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Composite Traits

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Same primary terpene with overlapping effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Afghani indica or sativa?

White Afghani is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).

What terpene is dominant in White Afghani?

Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.

Is White Afghani good for daytime use?

White Afghani 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.

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