Humulene
Earthy, woody, spicy
What is Humulene?
Humulene is a terpene found in cannabis known for its earthy, woody, spicy aroma, also present in Hops, Coriander, Cloves, Basil, with reported effects including appetite suppressant and anti-inflammatory.
An earthy, woody terpene also found in hops. May have appetite-suppressant properties.
How does Humulene affect the cannabis experience?
Humulene 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 earthy, woody, spicy notes in a cannabis strain, Humulene 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.
Humulene is not unique to cannabis. It is also naturally present in Hops, Coriander, Cloves, Basil, which is why some cannabis strains may remind you of these familiar scents.
What are the effects of Humulene?
- Appetite suppressant
- Anti-inflammatory
Which strains are high in Humulene?
Gummy Bears
HybridBoy Scout Cookies
HybridGelatti
Hybrid710 Cheese
HybridXJ-13
HybridDog Walker OG
HybridPhat Freddy
HybridGarlicane
HybridFat Bastard Auto
HybridQuetzalcoatl
Indica9 Pound Hammer
IndicaGovernMint Oasis
HybridEarly Miss
HybridJamaican Blue
HybridFlamingo Kush
HybridHell Fire OG
HybridCherry Kerosene
HybridLemon Pie
Hybrid91 Krypt
HybridSuper Lemon OG
HybridAuto Skunk 47
HybridCreamz
HybridBebop
HybridGello Banana
HybridGuava Cake
HybridChampagne Showers
IndicaUdder Madness
HybridGuava x Gelato 41 Auto
HybridMad Max #33
HybridPeanut Butter Herijuana
IndicaRockstar
HybridFrittlez
IndicaSugar Cookie
HybridBlueberry Yum Yum
HybridRockstar Kush
IndicaGranny Skunk
IndicaBandit Breath
HybridSugar Berry Scones
HybridR.K.S.
HybridGorilla Runtz F3
HybridCBD Auto White Widow
HybridMama Mia
HybridBlack Violet
HybridGodfather OG Autoflower
HybridCheetah the Hut
HybridPuck Yeah
IndicaPakistan Chitral Kush
IndicaSunset Sherbet
HybridAfghan Purple Kush
IndicaZoomiez
HybridFrequently Asked Questions
What is Humulene and what does it do?
An earthy, woody terpene also found in hops. May have appetite-suppressant properties.
What does Humulene smell like?
Humulene is known for its Earthy, woody, spicy aroma. This terpene is also commonly found in Hops, Coriander, Cloves, Basil, which gives these plants similar aromatic qualities.
Which cannabis strains are high in Humulene?
Cannabis strains high in Humulene include Gummy Bears, Boy Scout Cookies, Gelatti, 710 Cheese, XJ-13, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.