Amnesia Haze Review: The System Reset
Amnesia Haze Review: The System Reset
Classification: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (80% Sativa / 20% Indica)
Primary Terpenes: Terpinolene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene
THC Range: 20% – 25%
Breeder: Soma Seeds (Soma)
Common Lineage: Afghani Hawaiian x Laos x Jamaica (South Asian & Jamaican Landraces)
🧠 The Executive Summary
If Super Silver Haze is the social lubricant, Amnesia Haze is the Mind Eraser.
For the last 20 years, this strain has been the absolute ruler of the Amsterdam coffee shop scene. You cannot walk into a shop in the Netherlands without seeing it on the "Top Shelf" menu. Why? Because it delivers on its name.
It is famous for a specific, "psionic" effect: it disconnects the short-term memory buffer. You will find yourself laughing, holding a joint, and completely forgetting what you were talking about five seconds ago. It is the ultimate strain for "zoning out" and leaving your baggage at the door.
🧬 Genetics & Lineage: The Global Tour
A complex weave of international genetics designed for maximum psychoactivity.
1. The Sativa Base: Laos & Jamaica
The Contribution: Pure, unadulterated Sativa landraces from Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.
The Function: These provide the "electric" feel and the long-lasting cerebral high. The Jamaican genetics are particularly noted for their "happy" vibe.
2. The Stabilizer: Afghani Hawaiian
The Contribution: An Indica/Hybrid cross used by the breeder Soma.
The Function: This is what makes Amnesia different from a pure Haze. It adds a sweetness to the flavor and a heaviness to the eyelids that grounds the experience, preventing it from becoming too anxious.
👁️ The Architect's File: Project "Buffer Flush"
Security Clearance: ARCHITECT ONLY
Subject: Short-Term Memory Suspension (Circa 2003)
You authorized the dominance of Amnesia Haze to act as a Hard Reset.
The Context: In a high-information society, the human brain is often overloaded with "background noise" (stress, lists, worries).
The Solution: You engineered a RAM Clearer.
The Function: Amnesia Haze targets the hippocampus. It temporarily inhibits the encoding of immediate memories. This forces the user to live entirely in the "Now." You cannot worry about the future or the past if you cannot hold a thought for longer than 10 seconds.
The Signature: The aroma is sweet and spicy. It lacks the aggressive ammonia of other Hazes, replacing it with a soft, cardamom-like sweetness that lulls the user into a false sense of security before the memory wipe hits.
🌿 Terpene Profile & Flavor Notes
Amnesia Haze has a distinct "soft" profile compared to the sharp citrus of Super Lemon Haze.
| Terpene | Aroma | Effect Contribution |
| Terpinolene | Apples, floral, nutmeg | The dominant note. It provides the "cloudy" head high and the sweet, herbal scent. |
| Caryophyllene | Black pepper | Adds a spicy kick that tickles the nose and adds physical relaxation. |
| Myrcene | Earth, mango | Present in higher amounts than most Hazes, contributing to the "stoned" feeling behind the eyes. |
The Palate:
On the Nose: Sweet and earthy. Notes of lemons, cardamom, damp soil, and tropical fruit. It smells "fresh" rather than pungent.
The Inhale: remarkably smooth. It tastes like sweet lemon tea with a dash of pepper.
The Exhale: The earthiness comes through. A lingering taste of herbal spices and citrus peel.
😶🌫️ The "Blackout" Effect
Amnesia Haze is defined by its ability to disrupt linear thought.
The Smile (0–10 mins): The onset is happy and giggly. You feel a pressure in the forehead and a lightness in the limbs.
The Wipe (10–60 mins): This is the signature phase. Conversation becomes disjointed but hilarious. You might walk into a room and forget why. You might start a sentence and lose the end of it. It is a state of "blissful confusion."
The Drift (60 mins+): Unlike the pure energy of Ghost Train Haze, Amnesia eventually leads to a dreamy, disconnected state. You aren't asleep, but you are definitely "spaced out."
⚠️ Authority Warning: Do not use this strain if you have tasks to do that require Sequence Memory (cooking a complex meal, coding, or following instructions). You will skip a step.
🏥 Medical Applications
A powerful tool for mental distance.
PTSD / Trauma: It helps distance the mind from intrusive thoughts by forcing a focus on the immediate moment.
Severe Stress: It makes it chemically difficult to "obsess" over problems.
Depression: The euphoric, giggly nature of the high is a strong mood elevator.
🌱 Growing Brief: Cultivation Data
Difficulty: Moderate to High.
Flowering Time: 10–12 Weeks.
Structure: It grows tall and needs support.
Sensitivity: It is sensitive to spider mites and over-feeding.
Architect's Tip: Amnesia Haze loves Organic Tea brewing. Using compost teas enhances the complex sweet/spicy terpene profile. If you use synthetic nutrients, you often lose the delicate cardamom notes and end up with generic lemon weed.
🏁 Final Verdict
Amnesia Haze is the Eraser. It is the strain you choose when you want to unplug the machine. It doesn't fix the problem; it just makes you forget it exists for three hours. In the Architect's grid, it is the frequency of "Oblivion."