Caryophyllene
Spicy, peppery, woody
What is Caryophyllene?
Caryophyllene is a terpene found in cannabis known for its spicy, peppery, woody aroma, also present in Black pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon, Oregano, with reported effects including anti-inflammatory and pain relief.
The only terpene known to interact with the endocannabinoid system. Has a spicy, peppery aroma.
How does Caryophyllene affect the cannabis experience?
Caryophyllene is one of the most important terpenes in cannabis, contributing to both the aroma and the overall effects through what researchers call the entourage effect — the synergistic interaction between cannabinoids and terpenes.
When you smell spicy, peppery, woody notes in a cannabis strain, Caryophyllene is likely a dominant terpene. This aroma is not just a sensory experience — it indicates the presence of compounds that may influence how the strain affects you.
Caryophyllene is not unique to cannabis. It is also naturally present in Black pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon, Oregano, which is why some cannabis strains may remind you of these familiar scents.
What are the effects of Caryophyllene?
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pain relief
- Anti-anxiety
Which strains are high in Caryophyllene?
Blush
HybridBanana & Cheese
HybridBubba Kush x Sky Cuddler Kush
HybridRAH.OG
HybridSour Tooth
HybridCowboy Cookies
HybridLemanzana Fritter
HybridQueen Frostine
HybridAnimal Cookies x Black Domina
HybridCherry Punch
HybridLUI Dog V2
IndicaWhite iX
HybridSick Chimp
HybridGovernMint Oasis
HybridSour Blast
HybridCritical Ryder
HybridPhoenix Rising
HybridCartier OG
HybridBanana Sours
HybridPineapple Kush Cake Automatic
HybridDipz
HybridAfghan Kush x White Widow
HybridGelly Swirl
HybridExplode Auto
IndicaTop Boys Cherry Afghani
HybridAfkan HP
IndicaHappy Lil Moonbeamz
HybridCha Cha
HybridAmnesia Star
HybridPurple Punch x Jungle Cake
HybridKansas City Diesel
HybridBanana Pancakes
HybridCherry Topping
HybridStinky D
HybridGarlic Punch F2
HybridConstantine
HybridAuto Strawberry Milkshake
HybridCBD Tonic
HybridCritical Jack Autoflowering
HybridGummy Bears
HybridNana Spider
HybridBlue Satellite
HybridPapaya
HybridViejo Toby
IndicaCali Sour D
Hybrid9 Pound Hammer
IndicaDeath's Breath
HybridKalima
SativaCoughNRuntZ
HybridGrape Cannoli
HybridFrequently Asked Questions
What is Caryophyllene and what does it do?
The only terpene known to interact with the endocannabinoid system. Has a spicy, peppery aroma.
What does Caryophyllene smell like?
Caryophyllene is known for its Spicy, peppery, woody aroma. This terpene is also commonly found in Black pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon, Oregano, which gives these plants similar aromatic qualities.
Which cannabis strains are high in Caryophyllene?
Cannabis strains high in Caryophyllene include Blush, Banana & Cheese, Bubba Kush x Sky Cuddler Kush, RAH.OG, Sour Tooth, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.