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?
Chemmy Jones
HybridDieselicious
SativaAuto Thunderfuck
HybridAuto Ultra Power Plant
HybridFresh Coast
HybridOreox
HybridSundae Temptation
HybridWhite Hellcat
HybridSnoop's Dream
HybridWhite Super Skunk
HybridPoco Loco
SativaFinest Kind
HybridPunani Sour
HybridGilbert Gottfried
HybridHawaiian Anti-Matter
SativaZexy
HybridE+ernal You+h
HybridArcadian
HybridCBDivine
HybridTundra
HybridBlack Fire OG
IndicaThe Real Amnesia Autoflowering
HybridLilac Diesel Auto
HybridPure Skunk
HybridNerdi Paki
HybridMind Fuck
HybridRandy Candy
HybridAntarctic Kush
HybridChocolate Eruption
HybridJock Horror Automatic
SativaStrawberry Pie Auto
IndicaLaos Landrace
SativaUnderdawg OG x London Pound Cake x Kushmints
HybridKiller Prom Queen
IndicaSticky Queen
HybridPink Haze
HybridDat Boi
HybridJSD
HybridOriginal Gangster
SativaAlbert Walker X Bubblegum
HybridCougar Milk
HybridBrian Berry Honey Lemon
HybridRoyal Kush Automatic
HybridKali Snapple Bx2
HybridSmokey Alien Runtz
HybridCajun Moon
HybridThe Maestro
HybridBubble Fruit
HybridPlatinum Terple
HybridEntourage
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 Chemmy Jones, Dieselicious, Auto Thunderfuck, Auto Ultra Power Plant, Fresh Coast, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.