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?
Shiva Haze
SativaAlaskan Super Skunk
HybridNight Hound
IndicaAcai Sherb
HybridSweet Tooth x NLX Autoflowering
HybridBacchus Juice
IndicaFY9
HybridAladdin Kush
HybridAK-020 Autoflower
HybridAK-47 Auto
HybridAfrican Spirit
SativaBerries & Cheese
HybridSwamp Skunk
HybridF.I.G. x Super TC91
HybridAfrican Maduro
SativaSour Dream
SativaCake Bomb
IndicaAfrican Buzz
Sativa187
HybridAJ's Cookies
Indica5 Alive
HybridQuebec CBD 20:1
HybridAcai & Bananas
HybridVeteran OG
HybridSnowcap
HybridStrawberry Jack
HybridSunset Sherbet Automatic
HybridAchilles
HybridThundersnow
HybridSweet Tooth
HybridPurple Voodoo
HybridSuper Panama Haze
SativaHazelnut Circus
HybridBlissful Breath
HybridSquid Ink
HybridSour Skunk
HybridSweet Cream
HybridSensi Cheese
HybridTopanga OG
HybridLemmon Supreme
HybridPurple Lemon Dog
IndicaAC/OG
HybridRed Dragon
HybridJedi Kush
IndicaKahuna
HybridPrada Belt
HybridShark Infested Custard
HybridLemon Space Cake
HybridFruit Salad
HybridBWB 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 Shiva Haze, Alaskan Super Skunk, Night Hound, Acai Sherb, Sweet Tooth x NLX Autoflowering, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.