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Sour Diesel
Read the ride before you spark it
Sour Diesel earns its DeePuff fit from 23% THC, a chill evening profile led by Terpinolene, and effects that lean brighter and more active.
Sour Diesel, sometimes called Sour D, is an invigorating sativa-dominant strain named after its pungent, diesel-like aroma. This fast-acting strain delivers dreamy, cerebral effects that have pushed Sour Diesel to legendary status. Stress, pain, and depression fade away in long-lasting relief.
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Sour Diesel Statistics
19–26%
0.2%
6 reviews
4.6 / 5.0
10-11 weeks
Medium
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Possible Side Effects
Science Snapshot
Flavor Profile
Medical Uses
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Potency Analysis
Your starting dose
general estimateStart with 6 small inhalations (or ~9 mg edible). Sour Diesel hits harder your typical strain (×1.3).
THC-Dominant Recreational
115.0 : 1Classic recreational profile. Maximum psychoactive load, minimal CBD modulation.
Most modern dispensary flower (ElSohly 2016 cannabinoid trend study).
Actual Delivered Dose
Sour Diesel is 23% THC, but combustion + first-pass loss eat most of it. Here's what reaches your bloodstream.
Total THC in dose: 69 mg
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
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 Sour Diesel
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