Last reviewed October 18, 2026
Girl Scout Cookies, or GSC, is an indica-leaning hybrid bred from OG Kush and an F1 Durban Poison. It’s known for a sweet, earthy aroma with a hint of mint, and it’s the root of a whole family of “Cookies” strains. It comes from California.
| Type | Hybrid (indica-dominant) (as Leafly classifies it) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | OG Kush × Durban Poison (F1 Durban) |
| Aroma and flavour | Sweet, mint, earthy |
| Most common terpene | Caryophyllene, then myrcene and limonene |
| THC | Leafly lists about 25%; every batch differs, so check the label |
| Origin | California, credited to the breeder Jigga |
- Grand Terp Auto OG Kush Indica Shatter 1G
OG Kush is a parent of Girl Scout Cookies. - Tegridy Extracts Durban Poison Sativa Shatter 1G
Durban Poison is a parent of Girl Scout Cookies.
Aroma and flavour
GSC is usually described as sweet and earthy with a minty edge; some reviewers also pick up cherry or lemon notes. Its most common terpene in lab data is caryophyllene, which brings a peppery spice.
Lineage
GSC combines OG Kush, one of the most influential West Coast strains, with Durban Poison, a South African sativa. It went on to parent many popular strains, including Do-Si-Dos and much of the Cookies family.
Indica, sativa and what to expect
Strain names and types are a starting point, not a guarantee. Studies of real cannabis products have found that labels don’t reliably predict a product’s chemistry, and two batches with the same name can differ. Read the product label for THC, and see Does indica make you tired? for why.
Common questions
What does GSC stand for?
Girl Scout Cookies. Many dispensaries shortened it to GSC.
Is Girl Scout Cookies indica or sativa?
A hybrid, usually described as indica-dominant.
What is GSC a cross of?
OG Kush and Durban Poison.
How strong is Girl Scout Cookies?
Leafly lists it at about 25% THC. Check the label of your product, since batches vary.
Source: Leafly: Girl Scout Cookies (lineage, classification, reported aromas and lab terpene data).
