Pinene
Pine, fresh, woody
What is Pinene?
Pinene is a terpene found in cannabis known for its pine, fresh, woody aroma, also present in Pine needles, Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, with reported effects including alertness and memory retention.
One of the most abundant terpenes in nature with a fresh pine scent. May help with alertness and memory retention.
How does Pinene affect the cannabis experience?
Pinene 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 pine, fresh, woody notes in a cannabis strain, Pinene 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.
Pinene is not unique to cannabis. It is also naturally present in Pine needles, Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, which is why some cannabis strains may remind you of these familiar scents.
What are the effects of Pinene?
- Alertness
- Memory retention
- Anti-inflammatory
Which strains are high in Pinene?
Prime Moonshine
HybridRomulan x God's Citrique
HybridTwisted Berries
HybridWhite Amnesia
HybridSpace Walrus
HybridSamadhi
SativaChem Trails
HybridGoober Auto
HybridOld Toby
HybridPartizan Express
HybridEye Candy
HybridSowah Pine Tar Gush
HybridJimi Thing
HybridPurple Martian
HybridBlueberry Tide
HybridPineBomb
HybridChop OG
HybridAuto Loveryder
HybridPlatinum Cindy
HybridAlpha Wave
HybridWhite Widow CBD
HybridLilac Lemonade
HybridCrazy Bitch
HybridFierce Animal
HybridJimi Hendrix
HybridGorilla Fingers
HybridCherry Lime Soda
HybridFrost Fortress
IndicaMoon Pie
HybridMRC
IndicaSource Haze
HybridWhite Biker
IndicaSkunk #99
SativaJägg Kush
HybridGrüne Hessin
HybridNoyes OG
HybridAnimal Sorbet
HybridSilas Botwin
HybridMatanuska
SativaSpank The Monkey
HybridNew Zealands Best
HybridSuper Nova OG
HybridDevil
HybridSPF 420
SativaMostly Indica
IndicaGround Pounder
IndicaHippie Crippler
HybridTropicana Cookies F5 - S1
HybridGenie of the Lamp
HybridGlazed Pineapple
HybridFrequently Asked Questions
What is Pinene and what does it do?
One of the most abundant terpenes in nature with a fresh pine scent. May help with alertness and memory retention.
What does Pinene smell like?
Pinene is known for its Pine, fresh, woody aroma. This terpene is also commonly found in Pine needles, Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, which gives these plants similar aromatic qualities.
Which cannabis strains are high in Pinene?
Cannabis strains high in Pinene include Prime Moonshine, Romulan x God's Citrique, Twisted Berries, White Amnesia, Space Walrus, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.