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?
O Z Runtz
HybridSpliff's Strawberry
HybridBlack Cherry Delight Auto
HybridWishing Tree
HybridJack Orange
HybridRemedio Caseiro
HybridZkittalicious
HybridZukua
HybridDiesel XXL Auto
HybridAuto Candy
IndicaBlessings OG
HybridFruity Pebbles
HybridPost Traumatic Purple
IndicaFast Eddy
HybridDiesel Moonshine
HybridJam D
HybridJamaican Berry
HybridBuckeye Pie
IndicaBanana Chem
IndicaWest Coast Sour Diesel x Girl Scout Cookies
HybridPuna Diesel IBL
SativaP53
SativaCitric Acid
HybridGoat Gas
HybridFruit Jam
HybridChoco Kush Auto
HybridJock Horror Automatic
SativaShiskaberry
HybridPoisonous Pineapples
HybridExtreme Cream
HybridChocolatina
HybridChef Blasian
SativaThe Funk From Mars
HybridJerry's Cherry Berries
HybridSour Lemon Punch
HybridEvil Bastard (F1 Durban x Sour Diesel)
HybridColonel Crunch
HybridFat Axl
HybridRaining Banana's
HybridBlueberry Temple
HybridCritical Raskera
IndicaLive Long and Prosper
HybridCherry Louis
HybridExodus Cheese Automatic CBD
HybridExodus Cheese Bx1
HybridFrosted Tot Parts
HybridEpsilon F1
HybridFanta Sea RBX
HybridGTR
HybridGrape Rips
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 O Z Runtz, Spliff's Strawberry, Black Cherry Delight Auto, Wishing Tree, Jack Orange, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.