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?
Bubba Kush
IndicaJack Herer Autoflowering
HybridWake and Bake
HybridFruit Wreck
HybridRed Jaffa
Hybrid28 Dayz
HybridSourFlame OG
HybridPiensa en White Widow Auto
HybridAuto Blue Dream
HybridColorado Kush
HybridPiedra Celta
IndicaCotton Candy
HybridFirst Class Funk
HybridSourTangie Bx
SativaPluto Cut Autoflower R F3
HybridBlackwater
IndicaSuperlarge White Widdow Autoflowering
HybridPurple Mango Kush
HybridEasy Ryder Auto
HybridPakistani Pink
IndicaPebble Pusher
HybridTNT Kush
IndicaHP 21
HybridDragonhead
HybridGramstacker IX
HybridG13/NL2
IndicaAuto Yumbolt
IndicaHazenomics
HybridHigh Karate
HybridKauai Mints
HybridGear Head
SativaMendo Taffy
HybridSkunkage
HybridHalfdan
HybridLlimonet
HybridRise
HybridSour Joker
HybridFive Deadly Venoms
HybridEquilibrium
HybridApollo 13 x SSGH
HybridPurple Skunk Mass
HybridKawartha Kush
HybridPestilence
HybridStrawnana Mints
HybridLucifer OG
HybridGaia F1
HybridAmericanna / Durban
HybridAncient Lights
HybridLight Ripper
HybridAce High
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 Bubba Kush, Jack Herer Autoflowering, Wake and Bake, Fruit Wreck, Red Jaffa, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.