Cultivar record / hindu-kush
Hindu Kush
Hindu Kush is an indica cultivar with Hindu Kush Landrace in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include earthy, woody, spicy, sandalwood and pine flavours and sleepy, relaxed, hungry, euphoric and happy effects.
- Type
- indica
- THC
- 19%
- CBD
- <1%
- Breeder
- Sensi Seeds
Photography
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Cover reference: The photograph above shows Blackberry Kush, not Hindu Kush. Related through Afghani landrace ancestry.
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
- Hindu Kush Landrace
Reported negatives
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Dizzy
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Overview
Hindu Kush is a indica cannabis cultivar. Hindu Kush is noted for its thick protective coat of trichomes, valued by hash makers worldwide. The landrace is listed as a parent of OG Kush and Purple Kush, marking it as foundational to the Kush family of cultivars.
History and origin
A pure landrace indica from the Hindu Kush mountain range on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Prized by hash makers for centuries for its thick trichome coat.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded parent strain is Hindu Kush Landrace. A pure landrace indica from the Hindu Kush mountain range on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Prized by hash makers for centuries for its thick trichome coat.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include earthy, woody, spicy, sandalwood and pine.
Reported character
Reported effects include sleepy, relaxed, hungry, euphoric and happy. Individual experiences vary.
Uncertainty and variation
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Hindu Kush
Users most commonly report feeling sleepy, relaxed, hungry, euphoric and happy after consuming Hindu Kush. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Limonene (aroma and mood), Caryophyllene (comfort and ease), and Pinene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Hindu Kush are Limonene (a bright citrus note often linked to elevated mood), Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease) and Pinene (a sharp pine aroma linked to alertness and mental clarity). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Hindu Kush Questions
What is Hindu Kush?
Hindu Kush is classified as indica. Its recorded parent strain is Hindu Kush Landrace.
Is Hindu Kush indica or sativa?
Hindu Kush is recorded as indica. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Hindu Kush?
The archive record notes THC 19% and CBD <1% for Hindu Kush. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Hindu Kush suitable for beginners?
Some consumers report feeling paranoid or anxious with Hindu Kush, so beginners should start with a very small amount and give it time before consuming more. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
What does Hindu Kush taste like?
The archive lists earthy, woody, spicy, sandalwood and pine as flavour notes for Hindu Kush.
What effects are reported for Hindu Kush?
Community-reported effects include sleepy, relaxed, hungry, euphoric and happy. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Hindu Kush?
Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth, dry eyes and dizzy. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Hindu Kush?
The archive record lists limonene, caryophyllene and pinene as terpenes associated with Hindu Kush.
What is the genetic lineage of Hindu Kush?
The recorded parent strain is Hindu Kush Landrace. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Hindu Kush sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.