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?
Apple Butter
HybridBermuda Pie Cake
HybridHotspot
HybridPeace Bomb
HybridBrainkiller Haze
SativaBuckeye Pie
IndicaCookie Slush
IndicaAnimal Zkittlez
HybridFire Alien Blackberry
IndicaWedding Bukkake Auto
HybridGawd Dawg
HybridWhistlin Diesel
HybridToxic
HybridPyramid
IndicaGarlic Truffles
HybridLandlord
HybridSchromba
HybridBlackberry Widow
HybridHulkBerry Automatic
HybridAutomatic Cinderella Jack
HybridCold Heat
HybridCheesy Rider
HybridTix Tax
HybridPurple Gorilla Cookies
HybridFiddle Faddle
HybridVietnamese Trainwreck
SativaLarry OG
HybridBubba iX
IndicaDisappearing Act V2
HybridAlien Ice Cream
IndicaSuperstar Punani
HybridAmnesia VIP
HybridSPG Breeding Line 1
SativaLitzi
HybridCuntz - White Pheno
HybridApollo 13 Puffs Cut x TGA Vortex
HybridAK-77V
HybridStrawnana S1
HybridHoney Melon Kush
HybridCalifornia Indica
HybridGlookies & Cream
HybridSweet Cheese F1 Fast Version
SativaPineSoul
HybridThe Slapper
HybridGorilla Punch Auto
HybridGuava
HybridTugy D / Diesel
HybridUrgam Valley
SativaMiami Vice
HybridGarlic Grove
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 Apple Butter, Bermuda Pie Cake, Hotspot, Peace Bomb, Brainkiller Haze, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.