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    Durban Poison
    sativa
    22%
    THC
    0.1%
    CBD
    High
    Potency

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    sativa Dominant

    Durban Poison

    4.8
    7 reviews
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    Updated Jan 2026South African Landrace
    Potency
    High
    Top Terpene
    Pinene
    Primary Effect
    Energetic
    Lineage
    1 parent
    Vibe Match
    Chill Evening
    Potency Cue
    Start low
    CalmEnergy
    BodyHead
    DeePuff Intelligence

    Read the ride before you spark it

    High Forecast
    Onset
    Bright lift
    Peak
    Creative / social
    Come-down
    Clear fade
    Crash Risk
    Low
    Don't pick this if
    Dry mouth hits you hard
    Dry eyes are a deal-breaker
    You dislike racy head highs
    Compatibility
    Creative work90%
    Evening chill75%
    Sleep support35%
    Social mode85%
    Best Time Dial
    MorningDayEveningNight
    Best around: Morning
    THC
    profiled
    Terpenes
    mapped
    Effects
    community-weighted
    Confidence
    medium
    DeePuff Pick Reason

    Durban Poison earns its DeePuff fit from 22% THC, a chill evening profile led by Pinene, and effects that lean brighter and more active.

    Stack Guidance
    Stacks with
    Citrus terpene strains for lift
    Light body strains for balance
    Avoid stacking
    Very sedating indicas if you need momentum
    Unknown edibles until you know tolerance

    Durban Poison is a pure sativa landrace strain from the South African city of Durban. It has gained popularity worldwide for its sweet smell and energetic, uplifting effects. Ed Rosenthal brought seeds from Africa in the 1970s, and the strain has since become a staple of the cannabis world.

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    Durban Poison Statistics

    THC Range

    19–24%

    CBD Content

    0.1%

    User Reviews

    7 reviews

    User Rating

    4.8 / 5.0

    Dominant Terpenes
    Pinene (0.05% - 1.5%)Terpinolene (0.01% - 0.5%)Limonene (0.1% - 2.5%)
    Reported Medical Uses
    DepressionFatigueStressNausea
    Flowering Time

    8-9 weeks

    Typical Yield

    Medium-High

    Best Time
    Morning / Daytime
    Grow Difficulty
    Moderate
    Flowering
    8-9 weeks
    Breeder
    Ed Rosenthal (Popularized)

    Effectsref

    EnergeticUpliftedHappyFocused

    Possible Side Effects

    Dry MouthDry EyesAnxiety

    Science Snapshot

    91
    Entourage
    Moderate
    Complexity
    5
    Aroma Families
    Top synergy: THC × Myrcene: Enhanced sedation & body high
    THC:CBD → 22:0.1|4 terpenes identified

    Flavor Profile

    SweetEarthyPine

    Medical Uses

    DepressionFatigueStressNausea

    * Consult a medical professional for personalized advice

    Potency Analysis

    THC22%
    CBD0.1%
    Moderate your intake

    Your starting dose

    general estimate

    Start with 6 small inhalations (or ~9 mg edible). Durban Poison matches your typical strain (×1.2).

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    THC-Dominant Recreational

    220.0 : 1

    Classic recreational profile. Maximum psychoactive load, minimal CBD modulation.

    Most modern dispensary flower (ElSohly 2016 cannabinoid trend study).

    Actual Delivered Dose

    Durban Poison is 22% THC, but combustion + first-pass loss eat most of it. Here's what reaches your bloodstream.

    Total THC in dose: 66 mg

    Joint / Blunt
    17.8 mg27%
    Bong
    26.4 mg40%
    Dry-Herb Vape
    42.9 mg65%
    Dab / Concentrate
    46.2 mg70%
    Edible
    13.2 mg20%
    Sublingual / Oil
    19.8 mg30%
    Sources

    Joint / Blunt: Combustion + sidestream loss; ~63–73% destroyed (Pomahacova 2009).

    Bong: Cooler combustion, less sidestream; ~50–60% retained.

    Dry-Herb Vape: Volcano studies show ~55–80% delivery at 180–210°C (Hazekamp 2006).

    Dab / Concentrate: Pre-decarbed extract; quartz-banger 500°F (Raber 2015).

    Edible: High first-pass hepatic loss; 4–20% bioavailability (Lucas 2018).

    Sublingual / Oil: Bypasses some first-pass; 13–35% bioavailable.

    Terpene Profile

    The aromatic compounds that define this strain's unique characteristics and effects

    Durban Poiso...Top Terpene🌲 Pinene🌲 Pinene✨ Terpinolene🍋 Limonene🌿 Myrcene

    What are Terpenes?

    Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in cannabis that contribute to each strain's unique smell, taste, and effects. They work synergistically with cannabinoids in what's known as the "entourage effect" to enhance or modify the overall experience.

    Dominant Terpenes in Durban Poison

    Pinene Terpinolene Limonene
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