Ice Cream Banger is a indica-hybrid strain, a cross between Ice Cream Cake and Sherbanger (or Headbanger), known for its creamy, dessert-like flavor profile with hints of vanilla, sweet dough, and diesel, along with potentially high THC content.
- Dominant Terpenes:
- Limonene: This terpene is abundant in citrus fruits and is associated with uplifting effects. It contributes to the citrusy aroma and may offer potential benefits for mood elevation, stress relief, and anti-anxiety effects. Its concentration has been measured around 0.66% in some tests.
- Beta-Caryophyllene: This spicy, peppery terpene is found in black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. It's unique for its ability to bind to CB2 receptors in the endocannabinoid system, potentially targeting pain and inflammation. It's often associated with anti-inflammatory properties and may contribute to relaxing effects. Beta-Caryophyllene has been measured at approximately 0.48%.
- Linalool: This terpene has a strong floral aroma, reminiscent of lavender, and is known for its calming and potentially sedative effects. It may also have anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory properties. Linalool content has been found to be around 0.38%.
- Other Notable Terpenes:
- Beta-Myrcene: This terpene, common in hops and mangoes, offers an earthy and fruity aroma with clove notes. It is known for its potentially relaxing and sedative properties and can contribute to the "cake" flavor profile. It was measured around 0.17%.
- Humulene: This terpene, also found in hops, has an herbal, spicy, and woody aroma and may contribute to anti-inflammatory effects and act as an appetite suppressant. It has been measured around 0.12%.
- Pinene (Alpha and Beta): These terpenes, found in pine trees and rosemary, contribute a fresh, woody, and earthy aroma. They are associated with alertness and memory retention and may have neuroprotective properties. Alpha-Pinene has been measured at 0.05% and Beta-Pinene at 0.08%.
- Nerolidol: Found in jasmine and ginger, this terpene has a woody, floral, and fruity aroma and is known for its potential sedative and anti-anxiety properties. It was measured at 0.01%.