Limonene
Citrus, lemon, orange
What is Limonene?
Limonene is a terpene found in cannabis known for its citrus, lemon, orange aroma, also present in Citrus fruits, Juniper, Peppermint, with reported effects including mood elevation and stress relief.
A citrus-scented terpene that may elevate mood and provide stress relief. Common in sativa-dominant strains.
How does Limonene affect the cannabis experience?
Limonene 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 citrus, lemon, orange notes in a cannabis strain, Limonene 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.
Limonene is not unique to cannabis. It is also naturally present in Citrus fruits, Juniper, Peppermint, which is why some cannabis strains may remind you of these familiar scents.
What are the effects of Limonene?
- Mood elevation
- Stress relief
- Energizing
Which strains are high in Limonene?
Truzilla
HybridBlue Drop Top
HybridCream Pop
HybridPure Power Plant Automatic
HybridCookies x 707 Headband
HybridButterscotch Zushi
HybridSuper Goji Haze
SativaSkunk Walker
HybridBlack Widow Automatic
HybridBud XL Fast Version
HybridValhalla
HybridQueen's Candy
HybridBlack Raven
HybridMint Sundae
HybridGuava Dawggie
HybridBlack Hell
IndicaZensation Gold
HybridBears XO Reserve
HybridSowahh x Deep Chunk
HybridBlack Orchid
HybridBirthday Cake Automatic
HybridPie Dough
IndicaJackmatic
HybridBlack Diamond OG
HybridBarbara Bud
HybridLemonade Haze SWAG
HybridBear Assed Monkey
HybridSmogg
IndicaSlurricane Automatic
HybridBessieCake
HybridBanner 47
HybridSkyrocket
HybridLa Roja
SativaBig Lights of North Automatic
HybridBerkley
SativaAlien Apricot
HybridBig Papaya
IndicaBilly's Unicorn
HybridLemon Groove
HybridBetter than Dessert
HybridPurple Mints
IndicaWelchie
HybridTropicana Nana Manna
HybridZumquat
HybridChemical Kush
IndicaBiohazard
HybridSinMintZ
HybridBlack Cherry Pound Cake
HybridAutoWhip!
HybridPURPetrator
HybridFrequently Asked Questions
What is Limonene and what does it do?
A citrus-scented terpene that may elevate mood and provide stress relief. Common in sativa-dominant strains.
What does Limonene smell like?
Limonene is known for its Citrus, lemon, orange aroma. This terpene is also commonly found in Citrus fruits, Juniper, Peppermint, which gives these plants similar aromatic qualities.
Which cannabis strains are high in Limonene?
Cannabis strains high in Limonene include Truzilla, Blue Drop Top, Cream Pop, Pure Power Plant Automatic, Cookies x 707 Headband, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.