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Caryophyllene

carry-OFF-ill-een /ˌkæriˈɒfɪliːn/

The only terpene that acts as a cannabinoid. β-Caryophyllene (BCP) selectively activates CB2 receptors for anti-inflammatory effects without psychotropic side effects.

Concentration

0.1-0.5%

Strains Found

50+

Aroma Profile

Spicy, peppery, woody

Flavor Notes

Clove, cinnamon

Also Found In

Black pepper Cloves Rosemary Hops

Primary Effects

Anti-inflammatory

Pain relief

Anti-anxiety

Neuroprotective

How It Works

Selective CB2 receptor agonist
Activates anti-inflammatory pathways
No CB1-mediated psychotropic effects
Interacts with PPAR receptors

Clinical Evidence

Selective CB2 receptor agonist that activates anti-inflammatory pathways without CB1-mediated psychotropic effects. Also interacts with PPAR receptors for immunomodulation.

Strains with Caryophyllene

Explore 50 cannabis strains where Caryophyllene is the dominant terpene

☯️ Hybrid

Blue Dream

Blue Dream is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (60/40) that perfectly balances cerebral euphoria with gentle body relaxation. Created by DJ Short from Blueberry and Haze genetics, this strain delivers 17-24% THC alongside a delicious berry-vanilla-pine flavor profile. Renowned as the "Aspirin of Cannabis," it's beloved for creative inspiration, stress relief, pain management, and social situations. The effects are clear-headed, uplifting, and functional—ideal for any time of day when you need focus, motivation, and calm without couch-lock or anxiety.

Creative Relaxed Uplifted

☯️ Hybrid

Gelato

Gelato is an indica-dominant hybrid (56%/44%) created by Cookie Fam Genetics in 2014, crossing Sunset Sherbet with Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. With THC levels of 15-26% and a limonene-dominant terpene profile, this legendary strain delivers sweet, creamy, fruity flavors reminiscent of Italian ice cream. Expect balanced effects: euphoric mental uplift, creative focus, and relaxing body sensations without heavy sedation. Perfect for social activities, creative projects, and stress relief while maintaining clarity and functionality.

Euphoric Creative Calm

☯️ Hybrid

OG Kush

OG Kush is the legendary indica-dominant hybrid (75/25) that revolutionized cannabis culture. Born in 1990s California from Chemdawg and Hindu Kush genetics, it delivers 17-27% THC with a complex terpene profile led by myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene. Expect powerful euphoria paired with deep physical relaxation, accompanied by the strain's signature earthy-pine-citrus-diesel aroma. Perfect for evening use, OG Kush may help with stress, pain, anxiety, and sleep while stimulating appetite and creativity. High Times Magazine crowned it the "best strain of all time"—a title this West Coast icon continues to defend through sheer quality and influence.

Relaxed Happy Euphoric

☯️ Hybrid

Wedding Cake

Wedding Cake is an award-winning indica-dominant hybrid (60/40) that delivers the perfect balance of euphoric mental uplift and deep physical relaxation. Created by Seed Junky Genetics from Triangle Kush x Animal Mints, this strain features 19-29% THC and a terpene profile dominated by beta-caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool. Expect sweet vanilla frosting flavors with peppery citrus notes, dense frosty buds, and versatile effects ideal for creativity, socializing, pain relief, and evening relaxation.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) is a legendary indica-dominant hybrid (60/40) that combines OG Kush and Durban Poison genetics into one of cannabis culture's most celebrated strains. With THC levels reaching 17-28% and a complex terpene profile led by caryophyllene and limonene, GSC delivers euphoric mental stimulation that transitions into deep physical relaxation. Its sweet, earthy flavor with mint and vanilla notes perfectly complements effects that make it ideal for creative endeavors, stress relief, and evening relaxation.

Euphoric Relaxed Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Sour Diesel

Sour Diesel is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (90/10) that emerged from 1990s East Coast cannabis culture. Created by crossing Chemdawg 91 with Super Skunk, this iconic strain delivers 15-26% THC alongside a powerful terpene profile dominated by limonene, myrcene, and caryophyllene. The experience is intensely cerebral—euphoric, energizing, creative, and focused—complemented by unmistakable diesel-fuel aromatics with bright citrus and earthy-skunky undertones. Recognized by High Times as the "best sativa strain of all time," Sour Diesel excels for daytime productivity, creative projects, and social activities while potentially helping with stress, anxiety, depression, and pain management.

Euphoric Energetic Uplifted

🌙 Indica

Northern Lights

Northern Lights is a legendary 95% indica-dominant strain that has defined cannabis excellence since the 1970s. Bred from Afghani and Thai landraces by Sensi Seeds, this multiple Cannabis Cup winner delivers powerful full-body relaxation paired with gentle cerebral euphoria. Its myrcene-rich terpene profile creates sweet pine and earthy aromas, while effects progress from happy contentment to deep sedation perfect for evening use. With THC ranging 14-28%, Northern Lights remains a top choice for managing pain, insomnia, anxiety, and stress.

Relaxed Sleepy Euphoric

☯️ Hybrid

Jack Herer

Jack Herer is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (55/45) created by Sensi Seeds through crossing Haze, Northern Lights #5, and Shiva Skunk. This nine-time Cannabis Cup winner delivers crystal-clear cerebral effects with energizing creativity and focus, balanced by gentle body relaxation. Its terpinolene-rich profile produces distinctive pine, spice, and citrus aromatics. With 15-26% THC, Jack Herer excels for daytime use, offering therapeutic benefits for stress, depression, pain, and fatigue while keeping you productive and motivated.

Uplifted Creative Energetic

☯️ Hybrid

Gorilla Glue #4

Gorilla Glue #4 (GG4) is a potent 60% indica-dominant hybrid bred from Chem's Sister, Sour Dubb, and Chocolate Diesel. With THC levels reaching up to 32%, it delivers powerful euphoria that melts into deep, body-locking relaxation. Expect complex aromas of diesel, dark chocolate, coffee, and pine. Multiple Cannabis Cup winner and a cornerstone of modern cannabis culture — GG4 is a strain that lives up to every bit of its legendary reputation.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Runtz

Runtz is a perfectly balanced 50/50 hybrid created by crossing Zkittlez and Gelato, delivering an incredibly sweet, fruity, candy-like experience that earned it Leafly's 2020 Strain of the Year. With THC levels ranging 18-32% and a complex terpene profile led by limonene, this Cookies Fam creation offers euphoric, creative, uplifting effects balanced with gentle physical relaxation. The flavor is pure candy shop magic—berry, grape, tropical fruit, and creamy vanilla notes that taste as good as they smell, making Runtz a modern classic.

Euphoric Uplifted Happy

🌙 Indica

Granddaddy Purple

Granddaddy Purple (GDP) is a legendary 70% indica hybrid created by Ken Estes in 2003 from Purple Urkle and Big Bud genetics. Renowned for its stunning purple buds, intoxicating grape and berry aroma, and deeply relaxing full-body effects, this strain delivers potent sedation with 17-27% THC. The myrcene-dominant terpene profile creates powerful therapeutic benefits for pain, insomnia, stress, and appetite loss. With its award-winning pedigree and smooth grape-candy flavor, GDP remains one of the most iconic and recognizable indica strains in cannabis history.

Relaxed Euphoric Sleepy

☯️ Hybrid

Ice Cream Cake

Ice Cream Cake is a luxurious 75% indica-dominant hybrid combining Wedding Cake and Gelato #33 genetics for a dessert-like experience. With 20-25% THC and a terpene profile led by Limonene (0.95%), this award-winning strain delivers sweet vanilla and creamy dough flavors alongside deeply relaxing, euphoric effects. Perfect for evening use, it melts away pain, stress, and insomnia while stimulating appetite. The densely frosted buds showcase forest green hues with vibrant orange pistils and exceptional trichome coverage, making Ice Cream Cake both visually stunning and therapeutically potent.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

White Widow

White Widow is a legendary balanced hybrid (60% Sativa / 40% Indica) that revolutionized cannabis culture in the 1990s. Created by crossing Brazilian Sativa with South Indian Indica, this iconic strain delivers 15-25% THC with a perfect balance of cerebral euphoria and physical relaxation. Known for its distinctive white, crystal-covered buds and complex earthy-pine-spicy aroma, White Widow produces uplifting, creative, and social effects that remain functional throughout the day. A multiple Cannabis Cup winner, this classic strain continues to be a global favorite for both recreational enjoyment and potential therapeutic relief.

euphoric uplifted creative

☯️ Hybrid

Jealousy

Jealousy is a perfectly balanced 50/50 hybrid from Seed Junky Genetics that took the cannabis world by storm, earning Leafly's Strain of the Year 2022. This Gelato 41 x Sunset Sherbert BX1 cross delivers 20-30% THC with a dominant terpene trio of Caryophyllene, Limonene, and Myrcene creating sweet, creamy, citrus flavors with gassy undertones. Known for its balanced euphoric and relaxing effects, stunning purple-green visual appeal, and therapeutic versatility, Jealousy excels for both recreational enjoyment and managing stress, anxiety, pain, and inflammation.

Relaxed Euphoric Uplifted

☯️ Hybrid

Permanent Marker

Permanent Marker is an award-winning indica-dominant hybrid (70/30) from Seed Junky Genetics, crossing Biscotti with Jealousy. This powerhouse strain delivers 25-35% THC with a distinctive aroma profile—think chemical markers meets sweet candy and diesel gas. Winner of High Times' 2022 Strain of the Year and Leafly's 2023 Strain of the Year, it offers a balanced high combining euphoric mental stimulation with deep physical relaxation, making it perfect for evening creativity, socializing, and stress relief.

euphoric uplifted relaxed

🌞 Sativa

Durban Poison

Durban Poison is a legendary 100% pure sativa landrace from South Africa, celebrated for its clean, energizing effects and distinctive sweet pine-licorice aroma. With THC levels reaching 15-28% and a rare terpinolene-dominant profile, it delivers crystal-clear mental focus, creative euphoria, and sustained energy without couch-lock. Perfect for daytime use, this "cannabis espresso" has won multiple High Times awards and remains a cornerstone strain for productivity and social activities.

Uplifted Energetic Creative

☯️ Hybrid

Green Crack

Green Crack is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (60/40) that delivers explosive energy, razor-sharp focus, and creative motivation without the crash. Bred from Skunk #1 and Afghani genetics, this strain features a mouthwatering mango-citrus flavor profile driven by myrcene, limonene, and pinene terpenes. With THC levels ranging from 13-25%, it's the ultimate daytime strain for productivity, social activities, and creative work. Famous for its sustained mental clarity and uplifting euphoria, Green Crack has earned its place as one of cannabis culture's most beloved energizing strains.

Uplifted Energetic Focused

☯️ Hybrid

Super Lemon Haze

Super Lemon Haze is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (80/20) from Green House Seeds, crossing Lemon Skunk with Super Silver Haze. This back-to-back Cannabis Cup champion delivers intense lemon-citrus flavors and energizing, creative effects perfect for daytime productivity. With THC levels of 15-26% and a rare Terpinolene-dominant profile, it provides uplifting euphoria, mental clarity, and motivation without anxiety. Ideal for creative work, social activities, and combating fatigue or depression, this iconic strain has earned its place as one of cannabis culture's most decorated and beloved varieties.

Uplifted Energetic Creative

☯️ Hybrid

Lemon Cherry Gelato

Lemon Cherry Gelato (LCG) is an indica-dominant hybrid (60/40) from Backpackboyz, crossing Girl Scout Cookies with Sunset Sherbet. With THC levels ranging from 18-33%, this award-winning strain delivers euphoric cerebral effects paired with deeply relaxing body sensations. The terpene profile—led by Caryophyllene, Limonene, and Linalool—creates an aromatic experience of bright citrus, sweet cherry, and creamy gelato notes. Perfect for evening relaxation, creative endeavors, or socializing, LCG offers balanced hybrid effects that uplift mood while melting away physical tension.

Relaxed Euphoric Uplifted

🌙 Indica

Bubba Kush

Bubba Kush is a legendary 80% indica-dominant hybrid created in 1996 from OG Kush and Northern Lights genetics. This heavyweight strain delivers profound body relaxation, sedating effects, and a distinctive coffee-chocolate-hashish flavor profile. With 14-25% THC, it's the quintessential nighttime strain for sleep, pain relief, and deep relaxation. The myrcene-dominant terpene profile creates powerful couch-lock effects while maintaining gentle euphoria. Medical users praise it for insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety, and appetite stimulation. Dense, trichome-covered buds display deep green and purple hues with orange pistils.

Relaxed Sleepy Euphoric

☯️ Hybrid

Gary Payton

Gary Payton is a perfectly balanced 50/50 hybrid from Cookies and Powerzzzup Genetics, crossing The Y with Snowman. With THC levels reaching 20-29% and a rich terpene profile dominated by caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool, this strain delivers a complex diesel-sweet-spicy aroma with herbal and citrus notes. Effects combine euphoric mental clarity and creative focus with gentle physical relaxation—no couch-lock, just balanced bliss. Award-winning and highly sought after, Gary Payton excels for creative work, social settings, and stress relief while maintaining functionality.

Euphoria Relaxed Uplifted

☯️ Hybrid

Zkittlez

Zkittlez is an award-winning indica-dominant hybrid (70/30) that lives up to its candy-inspired name with intensely sweet, fruity flavors of grape, berry, and tropical citrus. Created by crossing Grape Ape and Grapefruit, this strain delivers 15-25% THC with a unique terpene profile dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, and Limonene. You'll experience balanced effects that combine mental uplift and creative focus with deep physical relaxation—perfect for stress relief, pain management, and evening unwinding without complete sedation.

relaxed euphoric happy

☯️ Hybrid

Purple Punch

Purple Punch is an award-winning indica-dominant hybrid (80/20) that combines Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple genetics into a dessert-strain powerhouse. With THC levels of 16-26% and a myrcene-dominant terpene profile, this strain delivers an intoxicating grape and blueberry flavor alongside deeply relaxing, sedating effects. Perfect for evening use, Purple Punch offers euphoric mental uplift followed by powerful body relaxation that can lead to couch-lock and restful sleep. Medical users appreciate its potential for managing stress, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

GMO Cookies

GMO Cookies, also known as Garlic Cookies, is a potent indica-dominant hybrid (90/10) bred by Mamiko Seeds from Girl Scout Cookies and Chemdawg genetics. Famous for its extraordinarily pungent garlic-diesel-coffee aroma profile and THC levels reaching 20-35%, this strain delivers powerful euphoric relaxation that transitions into deep sedation. Its unique savory flavor and caryophyllene-rich terpene profile make it ideal for evening use, pain relief, and sleep support.

Relaxed Euphoric Sleepy

☯️ Hybrid

Apple Fritter

Apple Fritter is a perfectly balanced 50/50 hybrid created by crossing Sour Apple with Animal Cookies, delivering 18-32% THC and an exceptional dessert-like experience. This award-winning strain features sweet apple, vanilla, and pastry flavors backed by a rich terpene profile led by caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene. Effects balance euphoric mental uplift with gentle physical relaxation, making it ideal for creative work, socializing, stress relief, and pain management. The stunning buds showcase forest green and purple hues covered in dense trichomes.

euphoric uplifting relaxed

☯️ Hybrid

Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (60/40) crossing Hawaiian and Trainwreck genetics. Famous for its tropical pineapple and citrus aromatics backed by pine and mango flavors, this strain delivers uplifting euphoria, creative energy, and social chattiness balanced with gentle relaxation. Testing 18-30% THC with a myrcene-dominant terpene profile, it's perfect for daytime creativity, outdoor adventures, and social gatherings while potentially helping with stress, depression, and fatigue.

Energetic Creative Uplifted

🌞 Sativa

Super Silver Haze

Super Silver Haze is a legendary 75% sativa-dominant hybrid that won three consecutive High Times Cannabis Cups (1997-1999). Bred by Green House Seed Company from Skunk #1 and Northern Lights #5, this potent strain (17-25% THC) delivers energizing cerebral effects wrapped in complex citrus, diesel, and earthy aromatics. Known for promoting creativity, focus, and euphoria without overwhelming anxiety, SSH excels as a daytime companion perfect for social activities, creative projects, and focus-intensive tasks while potentially helping manage stress, depression, and chronic pain.

Creative Energetic Euphoric

☯️ Hybrid

Strawberry Cough

Strawberry Cough is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (80/20) bred by Kyle Kushman from Haze and Strawberry Fields genetics. Famous for its unmistakable sweet strawberry aroma and smooth yet cough-inducing smoke, this strain delivers uplifting, creative, and socially energizing effects with 15-27% THC. The Myrcene-dominant terpene profile creates intense berry flavors while providing focus, euphoria, and mental clarity perfect for daytime activities. Award-winning and widely beloved, Strawberry Cough offers balanced effects that enhance creativity and conversation without anxiety or sedation.

Uplifted Energetic Creative

☯️ Hybrid

AK-47

AK-47 is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (65/35) that has earned 127+ awards since its 1992 debut from Serious Seeds. Despite its aggressive name, this strain delivers surprisingly mellow, creative euphoria balanced with gentle body relaxation. With THC levels of 13-21.5% and a complex terpene profile led by myrcene, it offers sweet floral and earthy flavors with a skunky finish. Perfect for social situations, creative work, or daytime relaxation, AK-47 provides focused energy without anxiety—a true "one-hit wonder" that remains a cannabis culture icon.

Creative Energetic Relaxed

☯️ Hybrid

Bruce Banner

Bruce Banner is a sativa-dominant hybrid (60/40) that lives up to its superhero name with 20-32% THC, making it one of the most potent strains ever tested. Created by Dark Horse Genetics from OG Kush and Strawberry Diesel, it delivers an explosive cerebral rush with euphoric creativity and energetic focus, balanced by gentle body relaxation. The complex terpene profile features diesel fuel, sweet berries, and earthy pine flavors. A nine-time Cannabis Cup winner, Bruce Banner excels for daytime productivity, creative work, and medical relief from stress, pain, and fatigue.

Euphoric Uplifted Creative

🌞 Sativa

Maui Wowie

Maui Wowie is a legendary Hawaiian landrace sativa (80/20) from the 1960s, beloved for its tropical pineapple and citrus aroma with sweet, fruity flavors. With THC levels of 16-28% and a myrcene-dominant terpene profile, it delivers uplifting euphoria, creative energy, and clear-headed focus perfect for daytime activities. This iconic strain offers balanced effects that energize without overwhelming, making it ideal for social gatherings, outdoor adventures, and creative pursuits while potentially helping with stress, depression, and fatigue.

Uplifting Energetic Euphoric

☯️ Hybrid

Do-Si-Dos

Do-Si-Dos is a potent 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid bred by Archive Seed Bank, crossing Girl Scout Cookies with Face Off OG. With THC levels reaching 19-30%, this award-winning strain delivers sweet citrus, earthy mint, and creamy dough flavors driven by dominant limonene and caryophyllene terpenes. Effects begin with euphoric cerebral uplift before transitioning into deep physical relaxation and sedation, making it ideal for evening pain relief, stress management, and sleep support.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Animal Face

Animal Face is a sativa-dominant hybrid (60/40) bred by Seed Junky Genetics, crossing Face Off OG with Animal Mints. With THC levels reaching up to 32% and a rich terpene profile led by Beta-Caryophyllene, Myrcene, and Limonene, it delivers euphoric creativity, calming body relaxation, and a complex mint-diesel-pine flavor. A back-to-back Emerald Cup champion and true connoisseur's strain.

Euphoria Creativity Relaxation

☯️ Hybrid

Chemdawg

Chemdawg is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (55/45) that revolutionized cannabis genetics in 1991. With 15-32% THC and a signature diesel-fuel aroma from dominant caryophyllene, this strain delivers powerful cerebral euphoria, creative energy, and focused relaxation. The mysterious Thai and Nepalese lineage spawned iconic strains like OG Kush and Sour Diesel. Expect pungent chemical-pine flavors and a balanced high perfect for creativity, socializing, or unwinding.

Euphoric Uplifted Energetic

🌞 Sativa

Tangie

Tangie is a celebrated sativa-dominant hybrid (70/30) from DNA Genetics, crossing California Orange with Skunk #1. Famous for its intense tangerine aroma driven by high limonene content, this award-winning strain delivers euphoric, energizing, and creative effects perfect for daytime use. With THC ranging 15-32% and a terpene-rich profile, Tangie offers smooth citrus flavors, uplifting mental clarity, and gentle body relaxation without sedation. A competition champion and consumer favorite, it's ideal for social activities, creative projects, and mood enhancement.

Uplifted Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Biscotti

Biscotti is an 80/20 indica-dominant hybrid created by Cookies Fam Genetics through crossing Gelato #25 with South Florida OG. This potent strain delivers 20-28% THC alongside a dessert-like flavor profile featuring sweet vanilla, cookies, and nutty notes. Dominated by Caryophyllene, Limonene, and Myrcene terpenes, Biscotti produces deeply relaxing body effects paired with euphoric mental clarity. Perfect for evening use, it excels at melting away stress, pain, and anxiety while stimulating appetite and promoting restful sleep.

Euphoric Relaxed Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Trainwreck

Trainwreck is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (80/20) combining Mexican and Thai landrace genetics, delivering an immediate cerebral rush of euphoria, creativity, and energy balanced by surprising body relaxation. With 12-25% THC, dominant Terpinolene, and a bold pine-lemon-earthy aroma, this strain hits fast and hard—living up to its dramatic name. Perfect for creative projects, social activities, and daytime relief, Trainwreck offers clear-headed intensity without sedation, making it a versatile favorite for both recreational and medical users seeking powerful, functional effects.

Euphoric Uplifted Creative

🌙 Indica

Hindu Kush

Hindu Kush is a legendary 100% pure indica landrace from the mountainous regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan, offering potent THC levels between 15-32%. This ancient strain delivers quintessential indica effects—profound body relaxation, stress relief, and powerful sedation perfect for evening use and sleep. With its distinctive earthy, woody, and spicy terpene profile dominated by myrcene, caryophyllene, and pinene, Hindu Kush provides the authentic hash-like flavors and aromas that have made it a cornerstone of cannabis genetics for decades.

Relaxed Sleepy Euphoric

☯️ Hybrid

Cereal Milk

Cereal Milk is a perfectly balanced 50/50 hybrid from Cookies Fam Genetics, bred from Snowman and Y-Life (GSC x Cherry Pie). Famous for its indulgent sweet-cream and berry flavor profile, it delivers a harmonious blend of cerebral euphoria, creative spark, and gentle body relaxation. With award-winning genetics and a terpene profile led by caryophyllene and limonene, it's the rare strain that truly works morning, noon, or night.

creative relaxed uplifted

☯️ Hybrid

White Runtz

White Runtz is a perfectly balanced 50/50 hybrid created by crossing Gelato and Zkittlez, delivering 18-29% THC with a candy-store flavor profile. This award-winning strain produces euphoric, creative, and relaxing effects that work any time of day. Its complex terpene profile features dominant Limonene and Myrcene, creating sweet fruity aromas reminiscent of tropical candy with creamy vanilla undertones. Popular among both recreational users and medical patients, White Runtz offers comprehensive relief while maintaining functional clarity.

Euphoric Relaxed Uplifted

☯️ Hybrid

Animal Mints

Animal Mints (also known as Animal Mintz) is a perfectly balanced 50/50 hybrid from Seed Junky Genetics, born from Cookies-family royalty. Expect a cool, minty-sweet aroma with earthy diesel undertones, and an experience that starts with warm euphoria and melts into full-body relaxation. With THC reaching up to 33%, this evening powerhouse is beloved for stress relief, pain management, and deep, restful sleep.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Cherry Pie

Cherry Pie is an award-winning indica-dominant hybrid (60/40) that masterfully combines Granddaddy Purple's relaxing body effects with Durban Poison's uplifting mental clarity. This California icon delivers sweet cherry and berry flavors backed by a robust terpene profile featuring high caryophyllene and myrcene content. Effects begin with euphoric cerebral uplift and creative energy, transitioning into soothing physical relaxation without heavy sedation. Multiple Cannabis Cup winner and California's 2019 best-seller, Cherry Pie offers balanced, versatile effects suitable for stress relief, pain management, creative pursuits, and social activities throughout the day.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Ghost Train Haze

Ghost Train Haze is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (80/20) from Rare Dankness Seeds, famous for extreme potency with THC reaching 18-31%. This award-winning strain combines Ghost OG and Neville's Wreck genetics to deliver an intensely euphoric, energizing cerebral high dominated by terpinolene. Expect explosive citrus and pine aromas, crystal-coated buds, and powerful creative stimulation. Perfect for experienced users seeking focus, creativity, and daytime energy. Multiple Cannabis Cup winner and High Times' "Most Potent Strain on Earth" (2012).

Euphoric Uplifted Energetic

☯️ Hybrid

Zoap

Zoap is a perfectly balanced 50/50 hybrid combining Rainbow Sherbet and Pink Guava genetics, delivering 18-28% THC with award-winning appeal. This strain captivates with tropical fruit candy flavors, sparkling citrus notes, and creamy sweetness. Effects blend euphoric mental uplift with gentle physical relaxation, promoting creativity, focus, and social energy without heavy sedation. Dominant limonene terpenes create mood elevation while caryophyllene provides soothing body effects. Winner of Best Overall 2022 and multiple cannabis cups, Zoap appeals to consumers seeking balanced, flavorful, and versatile experiences perfect for any time of day.

Uplifted Euphoric Happy

🌙 Indica

Grape Ape

Grape Ape is a legendary 90% indica-dominant hybrid born from Mendocino Purps and Skunk #1, created by Apothecary Genetics and Barney's Farm in the early 2000s. Known for its unmistakable grape and berry aromatics, this award-winning strain delivers deeply relaxing, sedating effects powered by high myrcene content (2.5%). With THC levels ranging 15-25%, it produces euphoric mental calm that transitions into heavy body relaxation, making it perfect for evening use, pain relief, and sleep support. The striking purple-hued buds are coated in frosty trichomes and have earned multiple Green Cup and High Times awards.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

🌙 Indica

Blueberry

Blueberry is a legendary 80/20 indica-dominant hybrid created by DJ Short in the 1970s, crossing Afghani and Thai genetics. This award-winning strain delivers authentic blueberry flavors with sweet vanilla undertones, producing deeply relaxing, euphoric effects perfect for evening unwinding. With THC levels ranging 14-30% and a myrcene-rich terpene profile, Blueberry excels at relieving stress, pain, and insomnia while maintaining mental clarity and gentle uplift before transitioning into peaceful sedation.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Gastro Pop

Gastro Pop is an indica-dominant hybrid (70/30) by Compound Genetics, born from Apples & Bananas crossed with Grape Gas. Expect an explosion of sweet grape, berry, and diesel aromas with a deeply euphoric, relaxing high. THC levels ranging from 23–34% make this a potent choice for seasoned consumers seeking mood elevation, creative inspiration, and full-body relaxation — best enjoyed in the evening.

euphoric relaxed happy

🌙 Indica

Purple Kush

Purple Kush is a legendary 100% pure indica strain combining Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani genetics. With THC levels reaching up to 30% and dominated by myrcene and linalool terpenes, it delivers powerfully sedating effects wrapped in sweet grape and earthy flavors. This Oakland-bred classic is renowned for profound relaxation, pain relief, and sleep induction, making it a go-to evening strain for indica enthusiasts and medical patients seeking deep physical and mental calm.

Relaxed Sleepy Euphoric

☯️ Hybrid

Oreoz

Oreoz is an indica-dominant hybrid (70/30) from 3rd Coast Genetics, crossing Cookies and Cream with Secret Weapon. This dessert strain delivers 20-33% THC with rich chocolate, vanilla, and cookie flavors backed by caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene terpenes. Effects blend euphoric mental uplift with deep physical relaxation, making it perfect for evening stress relief, creative pursuits, pain management, and sleep support. The buds are frosty, dense, and stunning, winning the 2014 Denver Cannabis Cup for good reason.

Relaxed Euphoric Happy

☯️ Hybrid

Gushers

Gushers is an indica-dominant hybrid (60/40) from Cookie Fam Genetics, crossing Gelato #41 with Triangle Kush. Named for its candy-like tropical fruit flavor, this strain delivers euphoric mental uplift followed by deep physical relaxation. With 15-25% THC and a terpene profile led by caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene, Gushers offers sweet berry and cream flavors with earthy undertones. Perfect for evening relaxation, stress relief, and social activities, this Leafly-recognized strain balances potency with exceptional taste.

Euphoric Uplifted Relaxed

Caryophyllene FAQs

What is Caryophyllene?

The only terpene that acts as a cannabinoid. β-Caryophyllene (BCP) selectively activates CB2 receptors for anti-inflammatory effects without psychotropic side effects.

What are the effects of Caryophyllene?

Caryophyllene is known for Anti-inflammatory, Pain relief, Anti-anxiety, Neuroprotective effects.

What does Caryophyllene smell like?

Caryophyllene has a spicy, peppery, woody aroma and clove, cinnamon flavor.

How many Caryophyllene-dominant strains are there?

We have 50 strains where Caryophyllene is the dominant terpene in our database.

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