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?
UV-A
IndicaLlimonet Haze Ultra CBD
SativaRaspberry Cough
HybridGG-48
HybridJuice-Z
HybridToxic Punch
HybridCoolaid
SativaEthereal Grand Prix
HybridPermafrost
HybridSilver Hammer
HybridSomango
HybridI-80
HybridBurnie MAC
HybridPadlock
HybridAunt of Farouk
IndicaMalva Silvestre
HybridLemonatti
HybridGlueball
HybridMoneymaker
HybridPurple Champagne
HybridCBD Hash Plant
IndicaSpicy Thai
SativaAuto SFV OG
HybridAuto Original 47
HybridBouillon Haze
SativaBlack Mamba
IndicaWilliam's Wonder
IndicaCali Bay Dream
HybridBlade Runner
HybridNeil Haze
SativaBrainkiller Haze
SativaPlatinum Spoon
HybridLemon Urkle
HybridPurple Dragonfruit
HybridRomulan x Mikado
HybridPirate's Booty
HybridSour Diesel BX4
SativaBerry Mania
HybridCBD Cheese
HybridSpice Melange
HybridSonic Fly
HybridChocolate Thai
SativaX-18 3/4 Haze
SativaKalashnikova
HybridFlo
HybridWhite Cheese Automatic
HybridBig Bazooka
HybridTillamook Strawberry
HybridDouble Dream
HybridPlatinum Yoda
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 UV-A, Llimonet Haze Ultra CBD, Raspberry Cough, GG-48, Juice-Z, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.