Durban Poison

sativaTHC 15-25%

Lineage: South African landrace

Sweet and earthy with bright piney and licorice notes, Durban Poison delivers a sharp, focused high that sharpens mental clarity and creative output. Expect an energizing, alert experience that powers through daytime tasks without heaviness. This South African pure sativa has shaped modern cannabis breeding and holds its place as a reliable cerebral standbys for users seeking productivity over relaxation.

Dominant Terpenes

Terpinolene
uplifting · fresh · antioxidant
Myrcene
sedating · earthy · musky
Caryophyllene
anti-inflammatory · spicy · peppery

Terpene Science

What this strain's terpenes mechanistically point toward — preclinical associations, not medical claims.

Terpene richness: average1.61% total

Typical is ~1.5% total terpenes by weight.

Based on its terpene profile, Durban Poison is mechanistically associated with energizing, creative, and body comfort, and leans away from sleep. These are preclinical terpene associations, not medical claims.

Energizing
69
Creative
68
Body Comfort
67
Euphoric
63
Social
57
Focus
57
Appetite
55
Intimacy
53
Relaxing
50
Sleep
36
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Terpene mix estimated from the lab library

Terpinolene 35%Myrcene 17%Caryophyllene 14%Ocimene 10%Pinene 9%Other 15%

Each % is a terpene's share of the mix. ≈1.61% total terpenes by weight.

What these terpenes drive hover to explore

TERPENESEFFECTSTerpinolene35%Myrcene17%Caryophyllene14%Ocimene10%Pinene9%EnergizingCreativeSleepRelaxingFocusSocial
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Percentages are library estimates for this strain (Grade B), not a lab test of your specific product. Relationships come from Matchleaf's terpene–effect model. This is the mechanistic terpene reasoning — associations from preclinical research, not medical claims.

Durban Poison — Effects, Terpenes & Strain Profile | Matchleaf