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?
Lemon Punch
HybridWookie Hashplant
HybridLA Affair x Biker Kush
HybridNepalese
SativaPickle Driver
HybridAstronaut Pussy
HybridBlueberry SinMint
HybridBiddy Early
HybridCanna Whoopass
HybridSpyros Stash
HybridEl Valle Haze
HybridSex On The Beach
HybridGodberry
IndicaPure Land Hashplant
HybridGolden Soda
HybridWest Coast Dawg
HybridTitan F1
HybridIraqi Triangle
HybridTahoe Hydro OG
HybridGas Face S1
HybridMother Plant
HybridGigante Verde
HybridHumboldt
HybridRose Gold Runtz
HybridGhost Of NYC
HybridEasy Bud
HybridGarhwali Jungli
SativaPineapple Gold
HybridCherokee Beach
HybridJail Break
HybridPluton 2
IndicaUltra G13
HybridPurple Queen
HybridSkull and Bones
HybridJedi Kush
IndicaPeel Out
HybridBlueberry Pie
HybridJimi Hendrix
HybridJaffalato
HybridBernstein Bears
HybridKali Mist
SativaPoison Mighty Mite
HybridYEM OG
HybridKalini Asia
HybridTimanfaya Auto
HybridCBD 3D
SativaLemon Pepper
HybridSkunkage
HybridQueen of Hearts
HybridThe White Train
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 Lemon Punch, Wookie Hashplant, LA Affair x Biker Kush, Nepalese, Pickle Driver, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.