Strain experience guide

LSD

Also known as LSD-25, LSD Auto, White LSD, Acid, LSD-4, Sour LSD, QC LSD, LSD OG, L.S.D., Trippy Indica, Trippy Tank, The Psychedelic Indica

LSD is a 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid from Barney's Farm, crossing Mazar-I-Sharif with Skunk #1. Known for its euphoric, creative, and talkative cerebral lift balanced by relaxing indica-driven body calm, it carries an earthy, skunky, citrus-lemon flavor profile. A 2008 High Times Cannabis Cup winner, LSD suits evening relaxation, creative projects, and social settings, with THC reaching up to 28. 1%. Read more Show less

The Short Answer

What kind of high is LSD?

Myrcene-led and sweet-citrus on the palate, most often reported euphoric and picked for evening wind down in the evening.

Terpenes decide how a strain feels — THC% only decides how strong the dose is. Here is the family, the chemistry behind it, and what people reach for it to do.

High Family
Entourage High
Full Entourage Effect
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene
Smells Earthy, musky, fruity
  • Sedating
  • Muscle relaxant
  • Anti inflammatory
  • Caryophyllene Spicy, peppery, woody
  • Limonene Citrus, lemon, orange

Ordered by measured share — the exact percentages shift with every batch and cure.

How It Feels
Euphoric
  • Relaxed
  • Creative
Best For
Smells Like
Skunky
  • Earthy
  • Pungent
Tastes Like
Sweet citrus
  • Earthy
  • Best Time Evening
  • Era 1997
  • Rarity Common

Genetics Indica-Dominant Hybrid A lineage label, not an effects predictor — most modern flower is a hybrid, and the terpene mix above is what you will actually notice.

Potency Check the label, not the strain Varies by batch, grower and harvest — check the label on the product you are buying. Scan your label → Reported ranges →

Heads up Most reported: dry mouth and dry eyes. Responses vary — start low, go slow. Review safety →

Worth knowing

The details that shape the experience

This strain has its own song — hit play, read along, and chill out.

LSD Soundtrack

AI-generated for this strain

Psychedelic Rock98 BPMA minor
0:002:53

Verse

Chorus

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Chorus

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The memorable details

  1. Award-winning 2008 High Times Cannabis Cup Indica category winner from Barney's Farm
  2. Myrcene-Caryophyllene terpene blend fuels a euphoric head high with deep body relaxation
  3. Earthy, skunky, citrus-lemon flavor profile with a sweet, herbal exhale
  4. THC can reach 28.1%, making it a potent choice best suited for evening relaxation
Explore the full profile Complete experience record Euphoric · Relaxed · Creative

Mind, body, and energy

Euphoric Relaxed Creative

Best enjoyed during evening

Wind down and relax

Activities people choose it for

Therapeutic reports

Mental Effects

60 %
  • Stress Relief

    Reduces mental tension and racing thoughts effectively

  • Anxiety Reduction

    Calms anxious symptoms and promotes mental ease

  • Depression Support

    Elevates mood and combats depressive episodes

  • Focus Enhancement

    Sharpens mental clarity and concentration abilities

  • Mood Elevation

    Boosts overall emotional well-being and happiness

Professor High showing Stress Relief and Pain Relief effects
Stress Relief Pain Relief

Professor High visualization

Body Effects

40 %
  • Pain Management

    Reduces chronic pain and muscle tension significantly

  • Inflammation Reduction

    Alleviates inflammatory conditions and joint discomfort

  • Sleep Support

    Promotes restful sleep and reduces insomnia symptoms

  • Muscle Relaxation

    Eases muscle spasms and tension throughout body

  • Appetite Stimulation

    Increases appetite in cases of suppression

  • Nausea Relief

    Alleviates nausea and gastrointestinal discomfort

Medical Disclaimer: This information is AI-generated based on available research and user reports, provided for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes. Do not use cannabis if pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects and safer use

Side effects vary by individual. Start low, go slow. Consult a healthcare professional with concerns.

Dry Mouth
Dry Eyes
Dizziness
Anxiety
Paranoia

These are commonly reported effects. Individual experiences may vary based on dosage, tolerance, and consumption method.

Keep listening Music neighborhood Follow LSD into Entourage High music

Sound neighborhood

Follow LSD into Entourage High music.

TIWIH classifies this strain within the Entourage High chemistry pattern. Separately, our editorial music map associates the same family with these sounds. It is a creative bridge—not a prediction or artist endorsement.

Open the jar

Aroma, flavor, and chemistry

Look closer Full sensory specimen Skunky · Earthy · Pungent

Aroma and flavor

Aromas

Skunky
Earthy
Pungent

Flavors

Sweet
Citrus
Earthy

Terpene profile

Partially Verified
Total Terpene Content: 2.25% (High)

Terpene Distribution

Terpene profile: Myrcene 0.7%, Caryophyllene 0.5%, Limonene 0.3%, Geraniol 0.3%, Humulene 0.2%, Pinene 0.2%, Linalool 0.1%, Ocimene 0.0% .

Myrcene Dominant

Flavor: Earthy, musky, fruity

Sedating Muscle relaxant Anti-inflammatory

Full Profile

Myrcene
0.65%
Caryophyllene
0.45%
Limonene
0.35%
Geraniol
0.266%
Humulene
0.2%
Pinene
0.2%
Linalool
0.108%
Ocimene
0.022%

Appearance

Color Palette

deep forest green
olive green
dark purple undertones
fiery orange pistils
amber trichomes

Texture

Dense, chunky indica-leaning buds coated in a thick, frosty layer of trichomes that give the surface a glistening, almost sticky sheen when handled.

Crystal Density

high

Heavy frost coating

Batch context Complete cannabinoid record THC 16-28.1% · Type I chemovar

THC% tells you how strong. Terpenes tell you how it feels.

THC percentage is a property of the product in your hand, not of the strain. It shifts with the batch, the grower, the harvest, and how the flower was cured and stored — the same strain can test several points apart from two different jars.

Treat the ranges below as market context for what to expect on a shelf — then read the actual label on the product you are buying, and use the terpene profile to judge how it will feel.

Type I THC-Dominant

High THC (>15%), low CBD (<1%) - Most common recreational strains

Reported THC Range
16-28.1%
Professor High

03 · AI interpretation

Professor High interprets the pattern

The moment this hits, I feel a bright, euphoric wave roll through my head — sharp, clear, almost electric, like my thoughts are suddenly better lit. That's the Limonene and Pinene talking, pulling me into a talkative, creative headspace where ideas connect a little more easily than usual. Give it fifteen, twenty minutes, and the Myrcene starts pulling the rest of me down into the couch — my shoulders drop, my jaw unclenches, and that earthy, skunky exhale lingers with a citrus tang I keep chasing with every hit. It's a strange, satisfying tug-of-war: my mind wants to keep talking and creating, but my body is settling into a deep, contented stillness. By the time I'm an hour in, I'm happy, loose-limbed, and pleasantly unbothered — the kind of high that makes an evening feel longer and softer than it actually is.

Read this as an interpretation of the profile—not clinical advice, a product rating, or a guarantee.

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The helpful detail

LSD: The Award-Winning Indica-Dominant Classic

Despite its trippy name, LSD contains no hallucinogens — the name refers to the intensely cerebral, almost psychedelic head-high this 70% Indica / 30% Sativa hybrid delivers. Bred by Barney's Farm in 1997 by crossing Mazar-I-Sharif with Skunk #1, this strain has carried a cult following for over two decades under names like Acid, Trippy Indica, The Psychedelic Indica, and White LSD.

🧬 Genetic Heritage

The Mazar-I-Sharif genetics contribute a heavy resin production and deeply relaxing body-load, while Skunk #1 lends the cerebral clarity and pungent skunky backbone that made it a household name in the 1990s hybrid boom. This combination is what allows LSD to walk the line between a heady, creative buzz and a sink-into-the-couch physical calm.

👃 Terpene Profile & Aromatics

Lab-tested data shows a terpene total of 2.122%, led by:

  • Myrcene (0.65%) — the dominant terpene, delivering an earthy, musky base and driving the sedating body-relaxation
  • Caryophyllene (0.45%) — peppery and spicy, a CB2-receptor agonist tied to the strain's pain-relieving reputation
  • Limonene (0.35%) — bright citrus lift that keeps the euphoria buoyant rather than heavy
  • Geraniol (0.266%) — a subtle floral-rose sweetness underneath the funk
  • Humulene (0.2%) and Pinene (0.2%) — woody hop notes and pine-fresh clarity that sharpen focus
  • Linalool (0.108%) and Ocimene (0.022%) — trace floral-herbaceous notes rounding out the finish
👅 Flavor Experience

You'll notice a skunky, earthy, pungent inhale that opens into citrus and lemon brightness on the mid-palate, before settling into an exhale of sweet, herbal, spicy, diesel, and sour notes — a layered profile that mirrors its complex terpene chemistry.

🎯 Effects & Experience

With THC ranging 16–28.1%, LSD's effects arrive as a euphoric and uplifted rush that quickly turns creative and talkative, with focused and energetic undertones before the indica-leaning relaxed and happy body sensation settles in. You'll experience a genuinely dual-natured high — cerebral enough for conversation and creative work, physical enough to ease you into an evening wind-down.

🎮 Use Cases & Activities

This profile makes LSD a strong fit for:

  • Relaxing after a long day without full sedation
  • Creative Projects that benefit from loose, associative thinking
  • Stress Relief during transitional evening hours
  • Social Gatherings where talkativeness and happiness are welcome
  • Evening Wind-Down routines
💚 Medical & Therapeutic Potential

Users report leaning on LSD for both headspace and body relief:

  • Stress Relief and Anxiety Reduction — the Limonene and Linalool combination may help ease racing thoughts
  • Depression Support and Mood Elevation — the euphoric onset is frequently cited for lifting low mood
  • Pain Management — Caryophyllene's CB2 activity may help with muscle and joint discomfort
  • Inflammation Reduction, Sleep Support, and Muscle Relaxation — Myrcene and Humulene support the body-relief side of the experience
🏆 Awards & Recognition

LSD's reputation is backed by hardware:

  • 2008 High Times Cannabis Cup — Indica Category winner
  • 3rd Place overall at the 2008 High Times Cup
  • Top 10 Strains for Colder Climates — CannaConnection
  • Top 10 Indica-Dominant Strains — CannaConnection
  • Copa Litoral de los Poetas 2016 (autoflower lineage variant)
⚠️ Consumer Considerations

With a THC ceiling that can climb near 28%, LSD is potent enough that new consumers should start low. Common side effects include dry mouth, dry eyes, occasional dizziness, and — at higher doses — anxiety or paranoia. Its wide availability as a common strain, plus its long list of breeder variants (autoflower, XXL, F2), means quality and potency can vary meaningfully between phenotypes.

Practical guide How people use it Smoking · Vaping · Edibles

Recommended Methods

Smoking
Vaping
Edibles
Tinctures
Concentrates
Where it comes from Origins and lineage Mazar-I-Sharif × Skunk #1 · bred by Barney's Farm

LSD is an indica-dominant hybrid created by crossing Mazar-I-Sharif with Skunk #1. The strain was first bred by Barney's Farm in the late 1990s/early 2000s and has become renowned for its potent effects and distinctive flavor profile.

Origin Timeline

First cultivated in 1997

Breeder

Barney's Farm

Seed Bank

Barney's Farm

On the record Awards and recognition 8 awards & mentions

Competition Wins

Copa Litoral de los Poetas 2016
Copa Litoral de los Poetas 2016
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2008 High Times Cannabis Cup
High Times Cannabis Cup 2008

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High Times Cannabis Cup
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3rd Place at the 2008 High Times Cup
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Notable Mentions

Top 10 strains for colder climates
CannaConnection 2023
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Top 10 Indica-Dominant Strains
CannaConnection 2023

Indica-dominant strains

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Evidence and limits

Research notes

This profile assembles public facts in original language, links its supporting sources, and keeps gaps or disagreements visible. It is research provenance—not product or lab certification.

Linked sources
28
Sourced sections
9
Claims under review
108
Profile updated
Aug 31, 2026
Research Edition

Current profile edition

Updated August 31, 2026 · 9 profile areas with section-level sourcing
Featured research profile

This edition records This Is Why I'm High’s synthesis of published information about LSD. It describes source-supported patterns and uncertainty; it does not certify genetics, potency, safety, or any product batch.

Profile sources
28
Research evidence confidence
73%
Edition date
August 31, 2026

Evidence confidence summarizes source coverage and consistency for this profile synthesis. It is not a product rating, potency score, or guarantee about any batch.

Source coverage in this edition

  • Classification 25 sources
  • Lineage 24 sources
  • Cannabinoids 22 sources
  • Terpenes 17 sources
  • Reported effects 25 sources
  • Aromas 22 sources
  • Flavors 23 sources
  • Reported medical uses 18 sources
  • Awards 5 sources

History tracking is active

Material changes are recorded as new editions using factual categories and source metadata. Source article prose and reviews are not copied into the history.

Research context What published research says Peer-reviewed studies, terpene science & safety guidance

What does the research say about LSD?

LSD is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 28.1% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Caryophyllene. This page currently has good data confidence. Below are profile sources when available plus authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.

Educational resources only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for health decisions.

Power-user detail Open sources and methodology 28 linked sources with section-level provenance

Research Methodology

How we compiled this strain profile

73%
Data Confidence

This strain profile was compiled from 28 published sources covering 'LSD'. Our research pipeline cross-references these sources and reports how strongly they agree — see the confidence breakdown below.

Data Quality by Section

Terpenes Medium (17 sources)
Effects Low (25 sources)
Lineage Low (24 sources)
Medical Low (18 sources)
Aromas Low (22 sources)
Cannabinoids Low (22 sources)
Last updated: August 31, 2026

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