Also known as: Laughing Budda
Euphoric sativa-dominant hybrid with Thai x Jamaican roots and spicy-fruity aroma.
0–100 profile derived from cannabinoids, effects, and terpenes.
A sativa-dominant Barney’s Farm classic, Laughing Buddha crosses Thai and Jamaican genetics into an euphoric, mood-enhancing smoke. Its aroma blends spicy, fruity, and woody notes, while the high delivers energy, creativity, and social uplift without a hard crash. Myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene lead the terpene charge. Medical consumers use it for stress, depression, and fatigue, and recreational users love it for daytime adventures. The tall, tropical plant flowers in 9–10 weeks and rewards patient growers with a generous yield.
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Parents: Thai × Jamaican
Ideal for morning use due to its clean cerebral motivation, helping you stay active and focused without inducing muscle heaviness.
Medical marijuana patients frequently turn to Laughing Buddha to help manage symptoms associated with stress, depression, fatigue. The strain's energetic and happy properties are reported to help ease tension, reduce physical discomfort, and lift mood without causing excessive grogginess.
Evidence level: moderate — Supported by early-stage clinical trials indicating CBD and terpene synergies regulate stress and promote REM sleep.
Instant cerebral lift. A tingling sensation behind the eyes accompanied by a rush of mental motivation.
Heightened sensory awareness. Music sounds deeper, colors look vibrant, and focus transitions into creative flow.
Energetic peak. Uplifted thoughts, laughter, and high motivation. Ideal for outdoor adventures or writing.
Mellow wind-down. Cerebral buzz settles into a peaceful, clear-headed calm. No hard crash.
Typical duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Mental: Highly active, associative thinking, clear-headed.
Body: Light, active, high physical coordination.
Creative professionals, hikers, and anyone looking for active daytime energy without physical lethargy.
Individuals highly sensitive to THC or prone to panic attacks should avoid this strain due to its fast cerebral head rush.
The secret to unlocking the full potential of Laughing Buddha lies in temperature control. To preserve its delicate Myrcene terpenes, vaporize at 334°F (168°C) rather than combusting. This triggers the entourage effect, blending its 20% THC with secondary cannabinoids. Because of its clean, uplifting energy, it is the perfect companion for your morning coffee or creative brainstorming sessions. Beginners should start with a single inhalation due to its fast-acting onset, while seasoned users can appreciate its deep, multi-layered terpene depth.
Browse vaporizers & gear →Laughing Buddha: store in glass at 62% RH. Myrcene notes fade with heat/light. Consume within 6 months. Top examples show spicy and fruity on exhale.
Laughing Buddha was bred from Thai — but today's cuts often differ from original award-winners. True keepers are held by private collectors.
From Jamaica, Jamaican (Jamaica) is a sativa (Unknown) at 17.5% THC. Myrcene profile: energetic, euphoric, happy. Flavor: tropical, sweet, earthy. Aroma: tropical, sweet, earthy. For depression, fatigue, stress. Score: 8.3/10.
Double Dream delivers a sativa experience from Blue Dream × Dream Star. At 21% THC, Myrcene-led, bringing uplifted, euphoric, creative. Taste: berry, blueberry, sweet. Medical: depression, stress, anxiety. Score: 8.8/10.
From Orange Velvet × Space Queen, Jilly Bean is a hybrid cultivar at ~18% THC with Myrcene-forward terpenes. Expect happy, euphoric, uplifted, flavors of sweet, citrus, tropical. Chosen for depression, stress, fatigue. Score: 8.5/10.
From Unknown, Juicy Fruit is a hybrid (Thai × Afghani) at 17.5% THC. Myrcene profile: euphoric, happy, energetic. Flavor: sweet, tropical, fruity. Aroma: sweet, tropical, fruity. For depression, stress, anxiety. Score: 8.5/10.
Z-Strain delivers a hybrid experience from Unknown (proprietary). At 20% THC, Limonene-led, bringing energetic, euphoric, creative. Taste: earthy, sweet, herbal. Medical: stress, pain, anxiety. Score: 8.3/10.
A sativa cross of Haze × various landraces, Amnesia tests ~22.5% THC with a Myrcene nose. uplifted, euphoric, energetic, flavors of citrus, earthy, sweet. Used for depression, stress, fatigue. Score: 9/10.
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