Sour Diesel
An East Coast legend with a pungent fuel-and-citrus aroma. The unusual mix of caryophyllene with bright citrus notes makes Sour Diesel a remarkable partner for spicy, peppery, or grilled dishes.
Terpene profile
% of total terpenesEach terpene contributes its own flavor and feel. Below is how this strain stacks up across all fourteen terpenes we track.
Quick facts
Lineage & Heritage
Also known as
Sour Diesel Bx2
Parent strains
Why this works
The Camphene story
Camphene is the wilderness terpene — it smells like a wet forest after rain, all camphor and cedar and damp earth. It's the compound behind that 'deep woods' aroma in strains like Mendocino Purps. Medically, camphene is notable for potential cardiovascular benefits and cholesterol-lowering properties. In the kitchen, it's your bridge to anything earthy, rustic, and fire-kissed — think campfire cooking, game meats, and dishes that taste like the outdoors.
- Roasted game meats
- Mushroom risotto
- Ginger-glazed dishes
- Rosemary potatoes
- Smoked foods
- Cardiovascular support
- Antioxidant
- Cholesterol reduction
- Anti-inflammatory
- Grounding
- Clear-headed calm
- Introspective focus