Afghan Kush
Afghan Kush
Weedstraindb™ Strain Profile
This profile is part of the Weedstraindb cannabis database, built to help patients, educators, and curious consumers understand strain names with more context and less hype.
Afghan Kush
Classification: Indica
Hook:
Afghan Kush is a pure indica classic known for its heavy body relaxation and calming effects. It’s a timeless strain cherished for its potent, sedative qualities.
Lineage:
Landrace strain from the Hindu Kush mountain range
Aroma / Flavor / Appearance:
Earthy and piney aroma with subtle sweet undertones. Dense, resinous buds with deep green colors and fiery orange hairs.
Effects & Use:
Strong physical relaxation and sleep-inducing effects, making it ideal for evening use or managing insomnia.
Medical / Wellness Use:
Commonly used to relieve chronic pain, stress, insomnia, and muscle spasms.
Grow Notes:
- Flowering Time: 7–9 weeks
- Thrives in indoor environments but can be grown outdoors in dry, mountainous climates
- Resistant to pests and mold, moderate yield
Lab Profile:
- THC: 18–24%
- CBD: <0.1%
- Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Limonene
Patient Reminder
Strain names are not enough. Two products with the same strain name can feel different depending on grower, harvest, cure, storage, lab profile, terpene content, and individual biology.
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