Classic · Late 1990s
Amnesia Haze
The defining 'modern Haze' — fast(er) flowering, citrus-spice, prescribed across UK clinics today.
- Type
- Sativa-dominant hybrid
- Origin
- Amsterdam
- Bred by
- Soma / Cannabis Cup growers (multiple parallel lines)
- Parents
- Original Haze × Afghani × Hawaiian × Jamaican
History
Amnesia emerged in Amsterdam coffeeshops in the late 1990s as a refined, faster-flowering Haze. Its true breeder is disputed — Soma, Hy-Pro and others all stabilised versions of the line.
Sensory & chemical profile
Lemon, earth, incense. 20–25% THC. Terpinolene + limonene + ocimene.
UK medical relevance
Widely prescribed in the UK (e.g. Cantourage Amnesia). Reported for daytime productivity, low mood, fatigue and migraine.
Legacy
The defining 'modern Haze' for coffeeshop and medical markets alike.
Notable descendants
- Amnesia Lemon
- Amnesia Kush
Patient note
Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.