Anesthesia is an indica-dominant cannabis strain bred from Afghan Skunk and Herojuana, known for a heavy, sedating body high. It was created in 2007 by a breeder called Whazzup, who wanted to keep the Afghan Skunk line alive. Reported THC sits around 19%, and the effects lean toward sleepiness and deep relaxation.
Anesthesia Strain at a Glance
| Type | Indica-dominant hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Afghan Skunk × Herojuana |
| Breeder / origin | Whazzup (2007); promoted by Sannie’s Seeds as a Breeder’s Choice selection |
| THC | Around 19% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Not well documented |
| Aroma and flavor | musky, earthy, skunk, woody, skunky |
| Reported effects | sleepy, relaxed, hungry, euphoric |
| Best for | evening use, winding down, pain and stress relief |
| Flowering time | 9–10 weeks |
Where Anesthesia Comes From
Anesthesia traces back to 2007 and a breeder who goes by Whazzup. According to the strain databases, the goal was to preserve Afghan Skunk, an old-school indica that had become hard to find and survived mostly as a cutting passed between growers. To do that, Whazzup crossed it with Herojuana, a name some databases spell Herijuana.
The cross got a wider audience when Dutch seed company Sannie’s Seeds picked it as a Breeder’s Choice selection. Even so, it never became a mainstream dispensary staple. One database notes it is hard to find outside Boulder, Colorado, and a few shops in the American West. If you see it on a menu, treat it as a small-batch find.
Anesthesia Effects: What It Feels Like
Anesthesia lives up to the name. Users most often report sleepiness, hunger and relaxation, with a strong body effect that settles in and stays. The Afghan side of the family shows up as a heavy, calming weight on the limbs rather than a racing head.
Some people describe a mild lift in mood and focus at the start, followed by a long slide into couch time. That makes it an evening strain for most people. Because the body effect is strong, a small first dose makes sense, and it is not a good pick before driving or a busy afternoon.
Anesthesia Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The aroma is earthy and musky, with a skunky edge that comes from the Afghan Skunk parent. Databases describe the flavor as earthy and woody, with a chemical or skunky note, and one reviewer-driven profile even mentions an ammonia-like tang.
No reliable terpene lab data was published for it, so there is no firm answer on its dominant terpenes. The buds are described as bright green, dense and frosted with crystals, with reddish hairs.
Side Effects and How to Use Anesthesia
Dry mouth is the most common complaint. Some users report dizziness, bloodshot eyes or a bout of paranoia, usually after a large dose. Go slowly, drink water and stay somewhere comfortable.
How strong Anesthesia feels depends on the batch, your tolerance and how you consume it. Start low, go slow, and read our guide to dosing cannabis.
Do People Use Anesthesia for Medical Reasons?
Users commonly say they reach for Anesthesia for pain, stress, anxiety and trouble sleeping. Those are user reports, not medical findings, and anyone managing a health condition should talk to a doctor.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Anesthesia
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Flowering: 9–10 weeks
- Yield: Not documented
- Height: Short and wide
- Environment: Not documented
Growers describe a plant that branches heavily and grows wide and low rather than tall. It flowers in 9 to 10 weeks and makes dense, resin-covered buds. Dense Afghan-type flowers can hold moisture, so airflow matters in a wet Pacific Northwest autumn.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Anesthesia
- Afghani: the pure Afghan indica backbone of this cross
- Afghan Kush: a similar heavy, earthy Afghan indica
- Skunk #1: a classic skunk line related to the Afghan Skunk parent
- Hindu Kush: another sedating landrace-based indica
- Bubba Kush: a heavy, sleep-leaning indica with earthy flavor
Browse more indica strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Indica Strains to Explore
Animal Cookies · Animal Mints · Baby Yoda · Alien Rock Candy · Afghooey · Afghani · All indica strains
Where to Buy Anesthesia
Dispensary menus change every week, and Anesthesia may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Grand Rapids, browse Grand Rapids dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Crafted Leaf and House of Dank Grand Rapids. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like BLOC Dispensary Kedzie and Prairie Cannabis – South Loop. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Anesthesia FAQ
Is Anesthesia indica or sativa?
Anesthesia is an indica-dominant strain. One database lists it at roughly 90% indica.
What is Anesthesia a cross of?
Afghan Skunk and Herojuana, per the strain databases. Some listings spell the second parent Herijuana.
Who bred Anesthesia?
A breeder called Whazzup made it in 2007. Sannie’s Seeds later featured it as a Breeder’s Choice selection.
How strong is Anesthesia?
One database reports THC around 19%. Lab-tested numbers are scarce, so check the label on any batch you buy.
Is Anesthesia good for sleep?
Users most often report sleepiness and heavy relaxation, so it is usually an evening strain. Start with a small amount.
What does Anesthesia taste like?
Earthy and woody with a skunky, musky edge.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
