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?
Black Cateye Auto
HybridChronus Sour
HybridMega Mind
HybridAuto Gold Pineapple
HybridBlack On Black
IndicaZwish
HybridCrazy Oregon Ducks
HybridRoadkill
IndicaJamaican Lambsbread
SativaBoss OG
HybridSticky Beast Automatic
HybridCambodian Jahgoo
HybridCBD Medicalstar
HybridDeepforest Super Auto
HybridSkunk 1-Basic 5 Hybrid
HybridSour Diesel Autoflowering
HybridCap Junky x Sour Diesel
HybridBig Freeze
HybridAfghan OG
IndicaSmile Automática
HybridLemons & Bananas
HybridPura Vida
HybridLa Rica x Zombie Kush
HybridHaze Bros Original Haze
SativaSnake Charmer
HybridGrape Deebo Auto
HybridJane Dope
HybridBaldur's Crepe
HybridMule Fuel
HybridUBC Chemo
IndicaSir Jack
HybridZamaldelica x Kali China
HybridCookie Crunch
HybridTangerine Power
HybridThai Chiang Rai
SativaPink Cadillac
HybridCherry Pie
HybridColombian Jack
HybridChi-Boom
HybridLogari Danger
IndicaSkywalker OG Auto
HybridPocono Kush
HybridEast Coast Stardawg
HybridShamanic Haze
HybridSSSC M48
SativaTimanfaya Auto
HybridOil Slick
HybridSMO
HybridCoal Creek Kush x Star Dawg
HybridImperialism III
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 Black Cateye Auto, Chronus Sour, Mega Mind, Auto Gold Pineapple, Black On Black, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.