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ACDC Hybrid Cannabis Strain

ACDC

ACDC

Hybrid

Also known as: AC/DC, Alternative Cannabinoid Dietary Cannabis, CBD Queen

What is the ACDC strain?

ACDC is a hybrid cannabis strain with up to 5.0% THC, known for its calm effects and citrus and earthy flavor profile.

ACDC stands for "Alternative Cannabinoid Dietary Cannabis" and was created by Northern California physician Dr. William Courtney in 2011. It is a special phenotype of the legendary Cannatonic strain, developed after Dr. Courtney acquired seeds from Barcelona and crossed them with Cannatonic and Ruderalis strains, hoping they would help with his wife's lupus. ACDC features an exceptional 20:1 CBD to THC ratio, making it one of the most CBD-dominant strains available. This hybrid strain maintains a 50% indica and 50% sativa genetic balance, though it can occasionally lean toward sativa dominance.

Visually, ACDC produces fluffy yellow-green buds with distinctive coloration, featuring lively orange-brown pistils that weave through the leaves and dense, sticky buds rich in trichomes displaying green shades accented by orange pistils. The plant typically reaches about 4 feet in height with a bushy growth pattern and large buds with leaves that may have a tinge of purple. Due to its extremely low THC concentration, ACDC produces little to no intoxicating effects, allowing users complete control while providing significant medicinal benefits for pain, anxiety, inflammation, and epilepsy without the psychoactive high.

What are the effects of ACDC?

🧘 Calm
90%
😌 Relaxed
85%
🎯 Focused
75%
🤩 Euphoric
70%
🙌 Uplifted
65%
😊 Happy
60%
😴 Sleepy
55%

What are the medical benefits of ACDC?

  • Users report relief from chronic pain
  • May help with anxiety and stress disorders
  • Often used for epilepsy and seizure reduction
  • Reported to help with inflammation and arthritis
  • May assist with multiple sclerosis symptoms
  • Used for chemotherapy side effects
  • Reported to help with PTSD symptoms
  • May aid with depression and mood disorders
  • Often used for neuropathic pain management

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.

What are the side effects of ACDC?

How do you grow ACDC?

ACDC requires intermediate cultivation skills and is not generally recommended for beginner growers, being more challenging than some CBD strains and difficult even compared to its parent strain Cannatonic. It can be grown both indoors and outdoors but thrives best in warm, controlled indoor settings with stable temperatures between 68-80°F (20-27°C). The flowering time ranges from 9-10 weeks indoors (63-70 days), with outdoor flowering potentially taking slightly longer. The plant produces medium yields of large, dewy buds, with quality CBD being the primary goal over quantity. Environmental considerations include susceptibility to mold and mildew, requiring good air circulation and consistent temperature control. Humidity should be maintained at 40-50% during vegetative phase and 30-40% during flowering to prevent mold.

How should you use ACDC?

ACDC is a hybrid strain with 5.0% THC, which is low potency. As a hybrid, it offers versatility for both daytime and evening use.

Beginners

Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more.

Regular Users

A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.

Experienced Users

Adjust to personal tolerance. Moderate doses should provide a satisfying experience.

Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.

What is the genetic lineage of ACDC?

What strains were bred from ACDC? (43)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ACDC make you feel?

ACDC is a hybrid strain that primarily produces calm effects, followed by relaxed. Users report the dominant effect at 90% intensity. With 5.0% THC, this strain is mild and beginner-friendly.

Is ACDC good for medical use?

ACDC has been reported by users for users report relief from chronic pain, may help with anxiety and stress disorders, often used for epilepsy and seizure reduction, reported to help with inflammation and arthritis, may assist with multiple sclerosis symptoms, used for chemotherapy side effects, reported to help with ptsd symptoms, may aid with depression and mood disorders, often used for neuropathic pain management. As a hybrid, it offers a balanced profile that may work throughout the day.

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.

Are there side effects with ACDC?

Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness (especially in new users), fatigue, possible headrushes with high cbd consumption when using ACDC. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.

What does ACDC taste and smell like?

ACDC features a flavor profile of citrus, earthy, herbal, lemon, pine, sweet, woody. The dominant terpenes are Myrcene and Pinene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.

What do users say about ACDC?

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What does the research say about ACDC?

ACDC is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 5.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Pinene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.

Terpene Research

Cannabinoid Information

Cannabis Regulations & Safety

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