Terpinolene
Piney, floral, herbal, citrus
What is Terpinolene?
Terpinolene is a terpene found in cannabis known for its piney, floral, herbal, citrus aroma, also present in Nutmeg, Tea tree, Cumin, Apples, with reported effects including uplifting and antioxidant.
A complex terpene with a fresh, piney, floral, and herbal aroma. Often found in uplifting strains.
How does Terpinolene affect the cannabis experience?
Terpinolene 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 piney, floral, herbal, citrus notes in a cannabis strain, Terpinolene 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.
Terpinolene is not unique to cannabis. It is also naturally present in Nutmeg, Tea tree, Cumin, Apples, which is why some cannabis strains may remind you of these familiar scents.
What are the effects of Terpinolene?
- Uplifting
- Antioxidant
- Sedating in high amounts
Which strains are high in Terpinolene?
Vietnam Dalat
SativaHawaiian Purple Kush
HybridPurple Gorilla
HybridAbsolute Herer
HybridTriple XXL Auto
HybridBaklava
HybridPapaya Melon
HybridPink Starburst
HybridA Maze
HybridPiensa En Amnesia
SativaGoudaberry
HybridMarionberry Kush
HybridIsland Sweet Skunk x Jamaican
SativaSoCal CatPiss
HybridSinMintZ
HybridGorilla Cake
HybridPineapple Poison
HybridBlock Monster
HybridZelda Haze
SativaStrawberry
HybridMule Fuel
HybridSuper Lemon Haze BX1
HybridSlymer BX
HybridBlack Widow Automatic
HybridAlpen Gleaux
HybridPower Malawi
SativaMauritius x Ethiopian
SativaPurple Pineapple Bomb
HybridCurry Face
HybridBlue Haze
HybridBlood Orange Amethyst
HybridJelly Bananen
HybridRest In Paze
HybridJamaican
SativaSuper Silver Bullet
HybridSuper Sour Lemon Haze
SativaCherries, Berries & Funk V2
HybridSuper Goji Haze
SativaY Griega
HybridSouth African Durban Poison x Skunk
SativaSour Amnesia Haze
SativaSerious Happiness
HybridCherry Slimeade
HybridEastern Manipur-Burma
SativaJackmatic
HybridMangolicious
HybridSpace Kush
HybridGipsy Haze
HybridGlazed Cement Apricot
HybridElectric A5
HybridFrequently Asked Questions
What is Terpinolene and what does it do?
A complex terpene with a fresh, piney, floral, and herbal aroma. Often found in uplifting strains.
What does Terpinolene smell like?
Terpinolene is known for its Piney, floral, herbal, citrus aroma. This terpene is also commonly found in Nutmeg, Tea tree, Cumin, Apples, which gives these plants similar aromatic qualities.
Which cannabis strains are high in Terpinolene?
Cannabis strains high in Terpinolene include Vietnam Dalat, Hawaiian Purple Kush, Purple Gorilla, Absolute Herer, Triple XXL Auto, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.