Relieving High

Therapeutic Pain Relief

Caryophyllene-dominant profile (3.63 mg/g) with humulene (1.45 mg/g) for CB2 receptor activation and therapeutic relief. Patterned on the Therapeutic Spice chemovar cluster. Caryophyllene is the best-characterised cannabis terpene that binds CB2 receptors directly (Gertsch et al. 2008) - a separate body of work from the chemovar study.

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4 Key Effects

indica & hybrid

Where this family comes from

Patterned on the terpene cluster we call Therapeutic Spice — 35 of the 140 flowers in Herwig et al. (2025) (opens in new tab). The study numbered its six clusters and named none of them; the name and the effect descriptions on this page are ours.

This is not a potency rating

That cluster averaged 22.98% THC and 14.23 mg/g total terpenes. All six clusters in the study ran between 18.33% and 25.52% THC. Terpenes describe how a strain lands; they say nothing about how strong it is.

Commonly Reported Effects

What people say about Relieving High strains — user reports and our reading of the chemistry, not study findings

relaxed pain relief body high calm

Typical Aromas

spicy earthy woody

Every Relieving High Strain

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Gelato

## Terpene Profile & Aromatics Gelato's dominant terpene is Caryophyllene, contributing a peppery, spicy backbone that also underpins much of its body-soothing character. Rounding out the profile are Limonene (bright citrus lift), Myrcene (earthy, sedating depth), Humulene (subtle woody undertones), and Linalool (soft floral calm). Together these terpenes — with reported total terpene content around 2.15% — build a complex aroma that opens sweet and creamy before revealing citrus, berry, earthy, spicy, and floral layers underneath. ## Flavor Experience The flavor mirrors the aroma closely: an initial sweet, dessert-like hit gives way to berry and citrus brightness, settling into a creamy, almost vanilla finish with earthy and spicy notes lingering on the exhale. It's this dessert-shop character — sweet, smooth, and rich — that earned the strain its name. ## Effects & Experience Users consistently report a well-rounded effects profile: euphoric, relaxed, uplifted, happy, creative, focused, calm, and even energetic. You'll typically notice the uplift and mental clarity arriving first, followed by a gentle body relaxation that settles in without becoming sedating for most people — a hallmark of its balanced genetics. This dual-action makes Gelato flexible enough for both engaged, social moments and quieter unwinding later on. ## Use Cases & Activities Gelato's blend of mental brightness and physical ease lends itself well to: - Social activities — the euphoric, talkative lift supports easy conversation - Creative pursuits — focused, creative effects support artistic or musical projects - Relaxation — body-calming effects help you unwind without heavy sedation - Stress relief — the mood-elevating profile helps quiet a busy mind ## Medical & Therapeutic Potential Gelato is widely discussed in the context of both mental and physical wellness. On the mental side, it may help with stress, anxiety, low mood, and depression-related symptoms, likely tied to its Limonene and Caryophyllene content. On the physical side, it may help with chronic pain, muscle tension, inflammation, and appetite stimulation, mechanisms consistent with Caryophyllene's CB2-receptor activity and Myrcene's body-soothing reputation. ## Awards & Recognition Gelato's accolades reflect its outsized reputation: - Strain of the Year 2018 — Leafly - 1st Place Indica — High Times California Cannabis Cup - 1st Place — Santa Cruz Cup 2016 ## Cultural Context & Lore Gelato's phenotype family became so influential that it helped seed entire sub-lineages, including Sunset Sherbet-adjacent crosses and offshoots bred by other collectives entirely. Today it remains widely available (common availability status), a staple on dispensary menus across legal markets. ## Consumer Considerations With THC typically ranging from 18% to 28%, Gelato is potent — new consumers should approach with caution, while experienced users will appreciate its versatility. Common considerations include mild dry mouth, dry eyes, and occasional anxiety, paranoia, or dizziness at higher doses.

Caryophyllene-dominantEuphoricRelaxed

Balanced · 55% Indica / 45% Sativa

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Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) is a legendary hybrid crossing OG Kush and Durban Poison, delivering a layered high that moves from uplifted, giggly euphoria into deep physical relaxation. Its sweet, minty, earthy flavor profile and caryophyllene-forward terpenes have earned it multiple Cannabis Cup wins and cemented its place as one of cannabis's most influential modern strains.

Caryophyllene-dominantEuphoricHappy

Indica-Dom · 60% Indica / 40% Sativa

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Northern Lights

Northern Lights is a legendary indica born from Afghani and Thai landrace genetics, prized for its deeply relaxing, sleepy euphoria. Earthy-pine aromas meet sweet, spicy flavors, backed by a Myrcene-Caryophyllene terpene profile that delivers heavy body relaxation and mood lift. A multiple Cannabis Cup winner, it's the gold standard for evening wind-down, stress relief, and sleep support.

Caryophyllene-dominantRelaxedEuphoric

Indica-Dom · 90% Indica / 10% Sativa

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White Widow

White Widow is a legendary 60/40 sativa-leaning hybrid bred from Brazilian sativa and South Indian indica genetics. Known for its heavy trichome frost and caryophyllene-forward terpene profile, it delivers euphoric, energetic, and creative effects balanced by relaxed, happy undertones — a versatile classic suited for daytime social use, focus, and stress relief.

Caryophyllene-dominantEuphoricEnergetic

Sativa-Dom · 60% sativa / 40% indica

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Apple Fritter

Apple Fritter is a balanced 50/50 hybrid crossing Sour Apple and Animal Cookies, known for its bakery-sweet apple flavor and surprisingly potent THC range (18-32%). Caryophyllene and limonene dominate its terpene profile, driving a mix of euphoric, creative, uplifted effects alongside deep physical relaxation. A NorCal Cannabis Cup placer and High Times "strongest strains" honoree, it's a favorite for evening socializing, creative work, and unwinding after a long day.

Caryophyllene-dominantEuphoricRelaxed

Balanced · 50% Indica / 50% Sativa

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Ghost Train Haze

Ghost Train Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid (Ghost OG x Neville's Wreck) bred by Rare Dankness in 2011, famous for its intense THC potency and multiple High Times Cannabis Cup wins. Expect an uplifted, energetic, creative high wrapped in citrus, pine, and earthy flavors driven by caryophyllene and limonene. A daytime favorite for social, focus-driven, and mood-boosting sessions.

Caryophyllene-dominantUpliftedEnergetic

Sativa-Dom · 80% Sativa / 20% Indica

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Biscotti

Biscotti is a potent indica-dominant hybrid (80/20) from Cookies Fam, crossing Gelato #25, Girl Scout Cookies, and South Florida OG. Expect sweet, doughy, diesel-tinged flavors backed by caryophyllene-forward terpenes. Effects move from euphoric and creative to deeply relaxed and sleepy, making it a favorite for evening stress relief, pain management, and easing into restful sleep. A 2020 Cannabis Cup winner.

Caryophyllene-dominantRelaxedEuphoric

Indica-Dom · 80% Indica / 20% Sativa

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Oreoz

Oreoz is an indica-dominant hybrid (70/30) from 3rd Coast Genetics, crossing Cookies and Cream with Secret Weapon. Known for its sweet chocolate-vanilla-diesel flavor and Caryophyllene-led terpene profile, it delivers a euphoric, talkative start that settles into deep relaxation, hunger, and sleepiness. A multi-award-winning strain (High Times, Leafly), Oreoz is a favorite for evening unwinding and stress relief, best suited to experienced consumers given its high THC range.

Caryophyllene-dominantRelaxedEuphoric

Indica-Dom · 70% Indica / 30% Sativa

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Acapulco Gold

A legendary sativa-dominant landrace from Mexico's Guerrero region, Acapulco Gold has earned its golden reputation since the 1960s with a caryophyllene-rich profile delivering euphoric, energetic, and creative effects. Sweet caramel and spicy pine flavors accompany a clear-headed high perfect for daytime productivity, social settings, and creative pursuits. A multi-time High Times and Cannabis Cup honoree.

Caryophyllene-dominantEuphoricUplifted

Sativa-Dom · 80% Sativa / 20% Indica

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Blue Face

Blue Face is an award-winning indica-dominant hybrid from Seed Junky Genetics, crossing Face Off OG with the Blue Phenotype of Animal Mints. Boasting THC up to 29% and a caryophyllene-rich terpene profile, it delivers a creative, focused, euphoric high balanced by relaxing tingly body effects. Its diesel-berry-citrus flavor and 2023 Emerald Cup Best in Show title make it a standout for experienced consumers seeking versatile daytime or social use.

Caryophyllene-dominantCreativeFocused

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Bubble Bath

Bubble Bath is an indica-dominant hybrid (60/40) from Lit Farms, crossing The Soap with Project 4516. A 2023 Emerald Cup First Place Indica winner, it delivers a peppery caryophyllene-forward terpene profile with floral, citrus, and diesel notes. Effects move from an uplifted, happy head high into deep body relaxation — ideal for stress relief, creativity, and eventual sleep. THC ranges 20.7–28%.

Caryophyllene-dominantRelaxedUplifted

Indica-Dom · 60% Indica / 40% Sativa

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Strawberry Banana

Strawberry Banana is a 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid crossing Banana Kush with a strawberry phenotype of Bubble Gum. Bred by DNA Genetics and Serious Seeds, it delivers a sweet, tropical, berry-banana flavor alongside happy, euphoric, and deeply relaxed effects that mellow into sleepiness. With THC up to 26% and a Limonene-forward terpene profile, it's an award-winning evening strain suited for stress relief, creativity, and unwinding.

Limonene-dominantHappyRelaxed

Indica-Dom · 70% Indica / 30% Sativa

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Thin Mint Cookies

Thin Mint Cookies is a potent hybrid (20-28% THC) descending from Durban Poison and OG Kush via the Girl Scout Cookies lineage. Expect a minty, chocolatey aroma with earthy, spicy undertones, and an effect profile that moves from uplifted euphoria into deep relaxation. A 2014 Seattle Cannabis Cup third-place winner, it's a favorite for evening stress relief, creative sessions, and easing into restful sleep.

Caryophyllene-dominantRelaxedEuphoric

Indica-Dom · 60% Indica / 40% Sativa

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Banana Cream Cake

Banana Cream Cake (BCC) is a 70/30 Indica-leaning hybrid from Seed Junky Genetics, blending Wedding Cake, Banana OG, and related dessert-strain genetics. Dominant caryophyllene delivers a spicy backbone beneath sweet, tropical, vanilla flavors. Effects run relaxed, happy, euphoric, and creative — a versatile evening strain with award-winning pedigree and THC ranging from 15% to nearly 30%.

Caryophyllene-dominantRelaxedUplifted

Indica-Dom · 70% Indica / 30% Sativa

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Tropicana Cherry

Tropicana Cherry is a 60/40 sativa-dominant hybrid crossing Tropicana Cookies and Cherry Cookies, prized for its citrus-orange, tropical-berry flavor and uplifting, euphoric, energetic effects. Backed by lab-tested limonene and caryophyllene-rich terpenes, this award-winning flower (Michigan Cannabis Cup 2022) suits daytime creativity, social gatherings, and mood support, with THC reaching up to 30%.

Limonene-dominantUpliftedEuphoric

Sativa-Dom · 60% Sativa / 40% Indica

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Colombian Gold

Colombian Gold is a legendary 100% Sativa landrace from Colombia's Santa Marta mountains, dating back to the 1960s–70s. Expect a citrus-lemon aroma, energetic and euphoric effects, and a clear-headed, talkative high perfect for creative work and social daytime activities. A true piece of cannabis history with THC ranging widely from 12–25%.

Farnesene-dominantCreativeEnergetic

Pure Sat · 100% Sativa

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Sherbert

Sherbert is an 85% Indica-dominant hybrid crossing Girl Scout Cookies with Pink Panties, bred by Mr. Sherbinski. Known for its caryophyllene-driven spicy-sweet profile and dessert-like citrus, berry, and vanilla flavors, it delivers euphoric, creative energy up front before easing into relaxed, sleepy comfort. A multi-time High Times Cannabis Cup winner, Sherbert is a well-rounded evening strain suited to stress relief, creativity, and unwinding.

Caryophyllene-dominantRelaxedEuphoric

Indica-Dom · 85% Indica / 15% Sativa

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Grease Monkey

Grease Monkey is a resin-drenched indica-dominant hybrid (70/30) from Exotic Genetix, crossing Gorilla Glue #4 with Cookies & Cream. Expect a diesel-sweet aroma, myrcene-driven relaxation, and a euphoric, hungry, sleepy high that's perfect for winding down at night. A multiple High Times Cannabis Cup winner, it's a favorite for stress relief, pain management, and deep relaxation.

Myrcene-dominantRelaxedEuphoric

Indica-Dom · 70% Indica / 30% Sativa

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GSC Thin Mint

GSC Thin Mint is a potent 60/40 indica-leaning hybrid from Cookie Fam Genetics, tracing back to Girl Scout Cookies, Durban Poison, and OG Kush. Expect sweet, minty, chocolate flavors backed by caryophyllene and limonene, delivering an euphoric, creative start that mellows into relaxed, happy, sleepy calm. A two-time Cannabis Cup winner, it's best suited for evening use by experienced consumers seeking mood lift, pain relief, and restful sleep support.

Caryophyllene-dominantEuphoricCreative

Indica-Dom · 60% Indica / 40% Sativa

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East Coast Sour Diesel

East Coast Sour Diesel (ECSD) is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid born in 1990s NYC, descended from Chemdawg 91 and Super Skunk genetics. With THC up to 27% and a Limonene-dominant terpene profile, it delivers an energetic, euphoric, and creative high wrapped in an unmistakable diesel-and-citrus aroma. A daytime favorite for focus, socializing, and productivity, ECSD remains one of the most recognizable and influential fuel-forward sativas in cannabis history.

Valencene-dominantEnergeticUplifted

Sativa-Dom · 70% Sativa / 30% Indica

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Jet Fuel

Jet Fuel is a 70/30 sativa-dominant hybrid from 303 Seeds (Aspen OG x High Country Diesel) known for its diesel-citrus aroma and fast-acting, euphoric energy. With THC ranging from 17-25% and a Limonene-Caryophyllene terpene profile, it delivers uplifted focus, creativity, and motivation — a reliable daytime pick for productivity, socializing, or a mental reset without heavy sedation.

Limonene-dominantEuphoricUplifted

Sativa-Dom · 70% Sativa / 30% Indica

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Candyland

Candyland is a sativa-dominant hybrid (70/30) created by Ken Estes, crossing Granddaddy Purple with Bay Platinum Cookies. This 2012 KushCon gold medal winner delivers an uplifting, euphoric high with THC levels ranging from 14-29%. Its sweet, candy-like flavor profile features berry, honey, and citrus notes, while effects promote creativity, energy, and social engagement. Perfect for daytime use, stress relief, and artistic pursuits, Candyland offers functional mental clarity paired with gentle physical relaxation.

Linalool-dominantUpliftedEnergetic

Sativa-Dom · 70% Sativa / 30% Indica

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Pre-98 Bubba Kush

Pre-98 Bubba Kush is a legendary 85% indica strain from the 1990s West Coast breeding scene, featuring exceptional terpene richness (17.5% total) dominated by caryophyllene. Known for its signature coffee-chocolate aroma and deeply relaxing, sedative effects, this strain delivers powerful body relaxation, euphoria, and sleep support. With THC ranging 15-28%, it's ideal for evening use, pain relief, stress management, and insomnia. The dense, trichome-frosted buds and complex flavor profile have maintained its coveted status among connoisseurs for over two decades.

Caryophyllene-dominantRelaxedEuphoric

Indica-Dom · 85% Indica / 15% Sativa

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Death Bubba

Death Bubba is a potent 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid bred by Sea to Sky Cannabis, crossing Death Star with Bubba Kush. With THC levels reaching 20-27%, this Canadian favorite delivers intense body relaxation, powerful sedation, and euphoric mood elevation. The dominant myrcene-rich terpene profile creates earthy, pine, and pungent diesel aromatics with sweet undertones. Perfect for evening use, Death Bubba excels at melting away chronic pain, insomnia, and stress while stimulating appetite and promoting deep, restful sleep.

Myrcene-dominantRelaxedSleepy

Indica-Dom · 70% Indica / 30% Sativa

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The other axis

CBD-bearing Relieving High strains

The study's own conclusion proposes pairing its six terpene clusters with the existing chemotypes — THC-dominant, balanced, CBD-dominant. Terpene profile tells you how a strain smells and, we think, how it lands; chemotype tells you what is actually in it. Almost everything on the shelf is Type I, so these are the ones worth calling out.

12 of 398 Relieving High catalog matches are Type II or Type III. Cannabinoid figures are catalog averages and vary by batch — read the label on the product you are buying.

Relieving High FAQs

What is Relieving High?

Relieving High is our name for one of the six terpene clusters identified in the 2025 German Chemovar Study (Herwig et al., DOI: 10.1089/can.2024.0127). Caryophyllene-dominant profile (3.63 mg/g) with humulene (1.45 mg/g) for CB2 receptor activation and therapeutic relief. Patterned on the Therapeutic Spice chemovar cluster. Caryophyllene is the best-characterised cannabis terpene that binds CB2 receptors directly (Gertsch et al. 2008) - a separate body of work from the chemovar study. The study numbered its clusters and named none of them — the name, and the "therapeutic pain relief" framing, are ours.

What are the best Relieving High cannabis strains?

Our 2756-strain research catalog currently contains 398 Relieving High matches, and this page lists every one of them. Gelato, Girl Scout Cookies, Northern Lights, White Widow, Apple Fritter are among the most popular choices shown here.

What effects do Relieving High strains provide?

People most often report relaxed, pain relief, body high, calm effects from Relieving High strains. Those are community reports and our reading of the terpene chemistry, not findings of the German study — that study clustered the chemistry and left the effects to future clinical trials.

Are Relieving High strains strong?

Yes. The study cluster this family is patterned on averaged 22.98% THC, and all six clusters fell between 18.33% and 25.52% — these were German medicinal flowers. A family name describes terpene chemistry, not potency. Check the THC figure on the product in front of you, start low, and wait.