Purple Hindu Kush
Purple Hindu Kush
Also known as: Purple Kush, PHK, Purple Hindu
What is the Purple Hindu Kush strain?
Purple Hindu Kush is a indica cannabis strain with up to 27.0% THC, known for its relaxed effects and berry and earthy flavor profile.
Purple Hindu Kush, also known as Purple Kush, is a legendary pure indica strain that originated in Oakland, California during the 1960s-1970s. This strain is a cross between Hindu Kush from the mountainous Pakistan-Afghanistan border and Purple Afghani, two pure indica landraces from South-Central Asia. Named a Top 10 Kush Strain by High Times magazine in 2016, Purple Hindu Kush has earned its reputation as one of the most potent indica strains available.
The strain is distinguished by its striking visual appearance, featuring dense, medium-sized buds with a remarkable purple coloration. Different phenotypes express varying amounts of green and purple during the later stages of flowering, with the purple coloration caused by anthocyanins that are more likely to occur when plants are exposed to colder nights. The flowers have a very dense, heavy bud structure with popcorn-like appearance when cured, and leaves can be equal parts green and purple. The buds display thick, tapered dark olive green nugs with purple undertones, thin light orange hairs, and a coating of frosty purple-tinted white crystal trichomes.
As a genetic descendant of legendary landrace strains from the Hindu Kush mountains, Purple Hindu Kush carries the robust, resinous characteristics typical of Afghan cannabis varieties. The strain has the special distinction of being visually striking and boldly flavored without sacrificing genetic stability, with roots that stick as closely as possible to the cannabis species' origins in Asia. By crossing Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani, breeders created a plant that's a pure indica with a robust and resilient nature, with both parent strains passing on their best qualities including appealing terpenes, good yields, and ease of growth.
What are the effects of Purple Hindu Kush?
What are the medical benefits of Purple Hindu Kush?
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with insomnia
- Often used for stress management
- Users report relief from anxiety
- May help with appetite loss
- Often used for inflammation
- Users report help with muscle tension
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Purple Hindu Kush?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 💫 Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible dizziness
- Light brain fog
- Slight confusion
- Possible couch-lock
How do you grow Purple Hindu Kush?
Purple Kush flowers in 8 weeks indoors with yields up to 17.6 oz/m² indoors and 28.2 oz outdoors. The flowering time is 7-8 weeks indoors, growing short and bushy, seldom taller than three feet, making it ideal for indoor growing with approximately 14 ounces per square meter. This is a moderately difficult strain to grow, best suited for more experienced cultivators, and can be grown both indoors and outdoors though it thrives in controlled indoor settings. Being a pure indica, it grows very bushy and short, almost never reaching more than three feet in height, making it suitable for SCROG setups, preferably in hydroponic systems as it's a hungry strain. When growing outdoors, exposure to rain and humidity should be limited, with harvest ready earlier than most strains (mid-September) providing eight ounces per plant.
How should you use Purple Hindu Kush?
Purple Hindu Kush is a indica strain with 27.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As an indica, it is best suited for evening or nighttime use.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
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. At 27.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Purple Hindu Kush?
What are Purple Hindu Kush's parent strains?
What strains were bred from Purple Hindu Kush? (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Purple Hindu Kush make you feel?
Purple Hindu Kush is a indica strain that primarily produces relaxed effects, followed by sleepy. Users report the dominant effect at 90% intensity. With 27.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Purple Hindu Kush good for medical use?
Purple Hindu Kush has been reported by users for users report relief from chronic pain, may help with insomnia, often used for stress management, users report relief from anxiety, may help with appetite loss, often used for inflammation, users report help with muscle tension. As an indica strain, it may be particularly suited for evening or nighttime use.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Purple Hindu Kush?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible dizziness, light brain fog, slight confusion, possible couch-lock when using Purple Hindu Kush. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Purple Hindu Kush taste and smell like?
Purple Hindu Kush features a flavor profile of berry, earthy, grape, hash, pine, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Linalool and Myrcene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Purple Hindu Kush?
Purple Hindu Kush is a indica cannabis strain containing up to 27.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Linalool and Myrcene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.
Terpene Research
Cannabinoid Information
Cannabis Regulations & Safety
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