Big Amnesia

Cannabis Strain by B.I.G. Seeds

Introduction
Amnesia Haze occupies a peculiar place in cannabis taxonomy — a strain so dominant in the European coffeeshop market that entire sub-lineages have been built on its foundation, each attempting to enhance some aspect of its already formidable genetic profile. Big Amnesia, from B.I.G. Seeds, represents one such project: taking the celebrated Amnesia framework and applying selective pressure in the direction of larger yields and more robust production.

Lineage
**Genetic Lineage**

Terpenes
Big Amnesia is a B.I.G. Seeds cultivar — B.I.G. standing for Bred In Greenhouse — a Dutch-origin breeding program focused on productive, feminized genetics. The strain is built on the Amnesia Haze foundation, one of the most decorated cultivars in European cannabis competition history. Amnesia Haze itself is understood to be a complex sativa-dominant hybrid with roots in South Asian, Jamaican, and Hawaiian landrace genetics, selected and refined through the Dutch coffeeshop trade. B.I.G. Seeds' contribution is the "Big" modifier: yield optimization through selection for larger bud sites, heavier branching, and improved calyx-to-leaf ratio without sacrificing the cerebral Amnesia experience.

Growth
**Terpene Profile**

Effects
The Amnesia lineage is defined by its terpene profile as much as its effect — and Big Amnesia inherits this aromatic complexity faithfully. Terpinolene dominates, producing the characteristic floral, piney, slightly citrus top note that makes Amnesia Haze instantly recognizable to experienced cultivators. Myrcene adds an earthy sweetness beneath the bright surface, while ocimene contributes herbal and slightly tropical nuances. On the exhale, a warm, slightly spicy note — likely caryophyllene — grounds the otherwise airy profile. Big Amnesia is, in aromatic terms, a faithful expression of its heritage.

Documentation
**Growth Characteristics**

With a flowering time of approximately 70 days, Big Amnesia sits on the longer end of the hybrid spectrum — consistent with its sativa-heavy lineage. Growers should anticipate vigorous vertical growth, wide lateral branching, and a structure that rewards training techniques like topping, LST, or SCROG to manage canopy height and improve light distribution. The "Big" in the name reflects genuine production potential: well-supported plants in optimal conditions are reported to produce impressively large yields for a sativa-dominant cultivar.

**Reported Effects**

True to its Amnesia Haze heritage, Big Amnesia is reported to produce pronounced cerebral effects: rapid-onset euphoria, heightened sensory perception, and a strong creative or philosophical uplift that some users describe as disorienting at higher doses — which may account for the "amnesia" branding. The experience is primarily mental rather than physical, with body relaxation playing a secondary role. Duration is reported as extended, consistent with high-terpinolene sativa cultivars. This is not a cultivar recommended for novice users or those sensitive to psychoactive intensity.

**Medical Applications**

Big Amnesia has been anecdotally reported for use in managing low mood, fatigue, and reduced motivation. Its potent sativa effects may be of interest to those seeking daytime functional support, though the intensity of effect warrants careful dosing.

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

Sources: http://www.bcnbest.jimdo.com, https://en.seedfinder.eu/strain-info/Big_Amnesia/