Strain profile
Jack Herer
Jack Herer — named for the legalization activist and author — is a benchmark sativa prized for a clear-headed, creative, focused effect with a spicy-pine aroma. A daytime classic.
- Type
- Sativa
- Lineage
- Haze × (Northern Lights #5 × Shiva Skunk)
- THC
- Typically 18–23% THC
- CBD
- Typically <1% CBD
- Top terpenes
- Terpinolene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
- Flavor
- Pine, Spicy, Citrus
What people report
Jack Herer is commonly described as clear-headed and functional — uplifting and focused without heavy body weight. It's frequently chosen for daytime use and creative work. It also appears in our anxiety-strain guide as a clear-headed option, with the standard start-low caveat.
Terpenes and flavor
Terpinolene leads (uncommon and distinctive — fresh, piney, floral), with caryophyllene and pinene support. The aroma is spicy pine over light citrus.
- Terpinolene — fresh, piney
- Caryophyllene — peppery
- Pinene — pine
Formats it shows up in
Jack Herer is widely available as flower, pre-rolls, and vapes. Sativa shoppers often keep it on hand for daytime focus sessions.
Effects, potency, and flavor vary by harvest, product, and the person. Descriptions below are commonly reported associations for this genetics, not medical advice or guaranteed outcomes. Cannabis is for adults 21+ with valid ID. Check the live menu and product label for tested potency.
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