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?
Bandaid Haze #7 x Watermelon Hashplant x H.O.D
SativaPablos Lemon Thai
SativaLemon Trainwreck
HybridCactus OG
HybridAgent Orange
HybridExpert Haze
HybridPurple Tangie
HybridThai Chiang Rai
SativaAuto Trainwreck
HybridGarden of Dreams
HybridHazelicious
SativaSiberian Haze Auto
HybridAngola Haze
SativaTropical Ticklez
HybridManipuri
SativaMimosa x Orange Punch
HybridStrawberry Pie Auto
IndicaAuto Amnesia Lemon
HybridAuto Super OG Kush
HybridSummer Lemons
SativaHaze Autoflowering CBD
HybridPavé
HybridParadiso
HybridCake Mintz
HybridB-52
HybridAuto Purple Gorilla
HybridGrapefruit Glue
HybridSpace Queen
HybridWho Dat Orange Kush
HybridLemonchello Haze
SativaSticky Mango
HybridLemon Skunk
HybridDigweed
HybridChampasak
SativaRittus Haze
HybridSPF 420
SativaJack Herer Automatic
HybridDawgTown Daze
SativaWaiting Game
HybridQuetzalcoatl
IndicaPsychosis BX1
HybridAgent Garlic
HybridAlien Napalm
IndicaTrainwreck Auto
HybridAliens On Moonshine
IndicaAmerican Ghost
HybridAmericanna / Durban
HybridVoyager
HybridAmnesia Lemon Kush
HybridBubba Trouble
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 Bandaid Haze #7 x Watermelon Hashplant x H.O.D, Pablos Lemon Thai, Lemon Trainwreck, Cactus OG, Agent Orange, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.