Hindu Kush

Named for the mountain range between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Hindu Kush is a landrace-rooted indica prized for its resinous flowers. Our record has no THC figure; outside sources put the typical level near 19%. Limonene leads the panel at 0.79%, a bright counterpoint to what many expect from a heavy indica, followed by caryophyllene at 0.34%, pinene at 0.24% and linalool at 0.19%.

Flavor tags are sweet and earthy; outside reviewers add woody and spicy-herbal notes and describe a sandalwood-like smell. Effect tags show happy, sleepy and calm, with outside reviewers ranking sleepy well ahead, then relaxed, hungry and tingly. Side effects on file are dry eyes, dizziness, nervousness and dry mouth.

Outside sources link the plant’s thick trichome coat to the harsh climate of its homeland, which is why hash makers have long valued it. Growers describe it as easy to cultivate indoors or in warm climates. It fits a late-evening routine, and a small amount is typically enough for a slow, calm finish to the day.