Afghan Kush Strain: Effects, THC & Review
Afghan Kush is an indica, descended from Afghani. Leafly lists a median of 15% THC and 0% CBD from lab-reported data, and AllBud lists 21% THC. Reviewers most often report sleepy, hungry, and relaxed. Effects are self-reported and vary by person and batch.
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Afghan Kush is an indica, descended from Afghani, listed at 15–21% THC across our sources. Leafly reviewers most often report sleepy, hungry, and relaxed.
What is Afghan Kush?
Afghan Kush is an indica, descended from Afghani, according to Leafly.
On potency, Leafly lists a median of 15% THC and 0% CBD based on lab-reported data, while AllBud lists 21% THC and 6% CBD. We show the combined range (15–21% THC). Real products vary, so read the lab label on what you buy. Its 8020 Score is computed from this sourced data; see our scoring methodology.
What effects do people report from Afghan Kush?
On Leafly, the most-voted effects are sleepy (467 votes), hungry (399 votes), relaxed (522 votes), and tingly (189 votes). On our site, that places it under sleep, relaxation, and euphoria.
These are reported effects from reviewers, not predictions. Dose, tolerance, and the specific batch change how any strain feels.
What does Afghan Kush taste and smell like?
Leafly reviewers most often describe the flavor as woody, tar, and earthy. AllBud lists its aroma as earthy, floral, kush, and pungent.
Which terpenes are dominant in Afghan Kush?
Leafly’s data lists myrcene, caryophyllene, and pinene as the leading terpenes (in that order). Terpene levels differ between growers and harvests.
How does Afghan Kush grow?
Leafly rates it easy to grow with a flowering time of about 57 days. It is listed with high yields and medium height.
Reported downsides
The negatives Leafly reviewers report most often for Afghan Kush are dry mouth (411 votes) and dry eyes (271 votes). Starting with a small amount lowers the chance of unwanted effects.
Strengths & trade-offs
What earns the score
- Most-reported effects on Leafly: sleepy, hungry, and relaxed
- Dominant terpenes: myrcene, caryophyllene, and pinene
- Reported flavors: woody, tar, and earthy
- Rated easy to grow
Where it falls short
- Most-reported negatives on Leafly: dry mouth and dry eyes
FAQ
How strong is Afghan Kush?
Afghan Kush is listed at 15–21% THC across Leafly and AllBud, with a Leafly median of 15%. Potency varies by batch, so check the product’s lab label and start low.
Is Afghan Kush an indica or a sativa?
Afghan Kush is classed as an indica by Leafly. Type labels are a loose guide; terpene and cannabinoid content say more about how a strain may feel.
How we checked this page
- industryAfghan Kush strain information | Leafly ↗Reliableaccessed 2026-10-03
- industryAfghan Kush Marijuana Strain Information & Reviews | AllBud ↗Reliableaccessed 2026-10-03