King Louis XIII

A Royal Indica with OG Roots

King Louis XIII is a heavy-hitting indica-dominant hybrid (roughly 70% Indica / 30% Sativa) built from two West Coast legends: OG Kush and LA Confidential. With THC testing between 20% and 29%, this is a strain bred for serious relaxation, and its reputation as a nighttime knockout has made it a staple on dispensary shelves for nearly a decade.

🧬 Genetic Heritage & Lineage

King Louis XIII emerged in the 2010s (commonly dated to 2015) from an unrecorded breeder, crossing OG Kush's resinous potency with LA Confidential's deeply sedative indica structure. That pairing explains why the strain leans so heavily into body-melting territory while still carrying OG Kush's signature fuel-and-pine backbone. You'll find it sold under a long list of aliases — King Louie, Louis XIII Kush, Louis OG, King Louie 13th — a sign of how widely it's been passed around cultivators and seed banks like Zamnesia Seeds, Crop King Seeds, HoliMoli Seed Bank, and Growers Choice Seeds.

👃 Terpene Profile & Aromatics

With a total terpene content around 2.2%, King Louis XIII is led by:

• Myrcene (0.95%) — the dominant terpene, responsible for the strain's signature couch-lock sedation and earthy, musky backbone
• Caryophyllene (0.7%) — a peppery, spicy note that also interacts with CB2 receptors for added body relief
• Pinene (0.5%) — a sharp pine accent that cuts through the heaviness and adds mental clarity
• Limonene (0.05%) — a faint citrus lift rounding out the profile

Together these produce a complex nose of pine, earthy soil, spicy pepper, pungent diesel, skunk, citrus, and woody resin.

👅 Flavor Experience

On the exhale, you'll taste that same pine-and-earth foundation, but with sweet and sour diesel notes layering in alongside the spice. It's a flavor that mirrors the aroma closely — heavy, resinous, and unmistakably OG.

🎯 Effects & Experience

King Louis XIII opens with a wave of happy, euphoric uplift before myrcene's sedative pull takes hold. As the high progresses you'll notice deepening relaxation, a creative haze, and the classic hungry munchies, before settling into full-body sleepiness. This is a strain that builds rather than peaks sharply — expect the couch-lock to intensify the longer you sit with it.

🎮 Use Cases & Activities

Best reserved for night, King Louis XIII shines during:

• Sleep preparation and winding down before bed
• Stress relief after a long day
• Pain management for chronic aches
• Relaxation and evening wind-down rituals

💚 Medical & Therapeutic Potential

Users report this strain may help with both mental and physical concerns, split roughly 45% mental / 55% body:

• Anxiety and stress relief — calming, nervous-tension-easing effects
• Depression management — mood elevation from the euphoric onset
• Pain and muscle relaxation — likely tied to caryophyllene's CB2 activity
• Sleep support — myrcene-driven sedation aids insomnia

🏆 Awards & Recognition

King Louis XIII has picked up notable competition wins, including:

• 1st Place, Best Indica Flower — High Times Medical Cannabis Cup (2015)
• 2nd Place, Best Indica — High Times LA Cannabis Cup (2016)
• Recognition at the High Times Cannabis Cup, Farmer's Cup, and Blazer's Cup

⚠️ Consumer Considerations

With THC reaching up to 29%, this is a potent indica best suited to those with some tolerance. Novices should start low, go slow. Common side effects include dry mouth, dry eyes, and occasional dizziness — stay hydrated and keep eye drops handy.