Afghan Haze
HybridTHC range is the middle half of 4 public lab tests of Afghan Haze flower (2020–2020). Source: Cannlytics lab results, CC BY 4.0.
About Afghan Haze
Afghan Haze is a cross-bred hybrid. The effects people mention most are feeling creative, focused and giggly.
THC and potency
Public lab results give a good picture of its strength: 4 flower samples tested in 2020 came in at a median of 18.2% total THC (the middle half ranged from 18% to 19%). CBD is typically negligible (under 0.5%). That is in line with most flower on dispensary shelves. Potency varies by grower and batch, so always check the label.
Aroma, flavour and terpenes
In lab tests its dominant terpene is pinene, followed by myrcene and caryophyllene. Pinene is known for sharp, fresh pine, while myrcene adds earthy, musky notes with a ripe-fruit edge. Total terpene content measured a median of 2.5%. Consumers most often describe the flavour as earthy, woody and tea.
Reported effects
Beyond feeling creative, reviewers also mention feeling energetic and hungry. Some consumers say they reach for it when dealing with stress, depression and pain. The side effects mentioned most are dizziness, headaches and dry mouth. These are personal reports, not medical advice.
Genetics
Afghan Haze is also a parent of Critical Haze, Inferno OG and Inferno Haze.
Afghan Haze terpenes
Median share of flower weight in lab tests.
- pinene1.02%
- myrcene0.60%
- humulene0.10%
- limonene0.19%
- linalool0.09%
- caryophyllene0.52%
Strains similar to Afghan Haze
Matched on reported effects, terpenes and type.
Afghan Haze FAQ
- How strong is Afghan Haze?
- In 4 public lab tests, Afghan Haze flower had a median of 18.2% total THC; most samples were between 18% and 19%.
- Is Afghan Haze an indica or a sativa?
- Afghan Haze is generally classed as a hybrid.
- What does Afghan Haze smell like?
- Its main terpene is pinene (pine), and people describe the flavour as earthy, woody, tea.