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El Faro

El Faro is described as a hybrid of Amnesia Mac Ganja and Shiva. Citrus, spicy herbs and earth define the aroma, complemented by pinene, myrcene and limonene. User reports initially describe a head-focused, creative and mildly euphoric phase, followed by moderate physical relaxation.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • fresh
  • citrusy
  • earthy
  • herbal

Effects

  • head-focused
  • creative
  • euphoric
  • relaxing
  • balancing
  • appetite-stimulating

Terpenes

  • Pinene
  • Myrcene
  • Limonene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 21 %
CBD 1 %

The values are intended for orientation. Actual contents may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Editorial profile

El Faro in detail

Origin & classification

According to consistent source descriptions, El Faro is based on a cross between the sativa-dominant Amnesia Mac Ganja and the indica-oriented Shiva. This combination in particular explains the shift highlighted there between mental activity and physical relaxation. However, the lineage is blank in the structured strain data. It should therefore be added and checked against the original source once more before being considered definitively confirmed.

Aroma & taste

The aroma profile remains classic and clearly defined. Fresh citrus notes form the bright component, spicy herbs add a more pungent facet, and an earthy base brings both sides together. The source lists limonene, beta-myrcene and a pinene variant as defining terpenes. The dataset accordingly lists pinene, myrcene and limonene. This consistency supports the basic description, but does not allow any statement about fixed concentrations in every batch.

Terpene profile

Sources describe the effects as developing in two stages. Initially, a cerebral or head-focused phase is described, which may be associated with focus, creativity and mild euphoria. This is then said to be followed by moderate physical relaxation, without necessarily causing strong sedation. An appetite-stimulating effect also appears in the structured field, but is not explained in greater detail in the main description. It should therefore not be elevated to a central characteristic. All effect descriptions remain experiential observations and are not reliable promises.

Effect tendency

The description lists 21 percent THC and 1 percent CBD as analytical values. These figures match the structured fields, but should nevertheless be treated only as batch- and phenotype-dependent values. They replace neither a specific laboratory analysis nor reliably predict how intense an individual experience will be.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

The dataset contains no reliable information about the breeder, flowering time, yield, growth habit or flower structure. Nor can such characteristics be inferred from the hybrid category. The medical applications listed in the source are not included, as they go beyond an objective strain profile. The editorially robust core of El Faro therefore consists of its AMG-Shiva origin, its fresh citrus-herbal profile on an earthy foundation, and the repeatedly described transition from mental activity to measured physical calm.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about El Faro

What type of strain is El Faro?

We classify El Faro as a hybrid strain.

What does El Faro smell and taste like?

In terms of aroma, El Faro is primarily fresh, citrusy, earthy and herbal. The intensity may vary depending on the batch and phenotype.

Which terpenes are associated with El Faro?

El Faro’s profile includes pinene, myrcene and limonene. They complement the described aroma profile.

What effect tendency does El Faro have?

We primarily describe El Faro as head-focused, creative, euphoric, relaxing, balancing and appetite-stimulating. Effect impressions are subjective and do not constitute a medical promise.

How high is El Faro’s THC content?

A THC range of 21 % is stated for El Faro. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

How high is El Faro’s CBD content?

A CBD range of 1 % is stated for El Faro. This value may also vary in the respective batch.