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?
Freedive
IndicaAnimal Cookies x Black Domina
HybridCherry Punch
HybridSpecial Lime Haze
HybridRainbow Kiss
HybridCyber Grape
HybridQueen Frostine
HybridDipz
HybridBanana & Cheese
HybridSour Tooth
HybridCowboy Cookies
HybridLemanzana Fritter
HybridBanana Sours
HybridPineapple Kush Cake Automatic
HybridGelly Swirl
HybridPapaya
HybridPauls Bubblegum Surprise
HybridPurple African Haze
SativaCali Sour D
HybridGovernMint Oasis
Hybrid9 Pound Hammer
IndicaCritical Ryder
HybridViejo Toby
IndicaWhite iX
HybridCartier OG
HybridAmnesia Star
HybridGarlic Punch F2
HybridKansas City Diesel
HybridGummy Bears
HybridAfghan Kush x White Widow
HybridCoughNRuntZ
HybridConstantine
HybridPhoenix Rising
HybridAuto Strawberry Milkshake
HybridCBD Tonic
HybridCritical Jack Autoflowering
HybridSour Lemon Beans
SativaNana Spider
HybridBlue Satellite
HybridDeath's Breath
HybridLUI Dog V2
IndicaSick Chimp
HybridCherry Topping
HybridCha Cha
HybridTop Boys Cherry Afghani
HybridStinky D
HybridPurple Punch x Jungle Cake
HybridApricot Auto
HybridDesiak
SativaRAH.OG
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 Freedive, Animal Cookies x Black Domina, Cherry Punch, Special Lime Haze, Rainbow Kiss, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.