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?
Hash Passion
IndicaEthiopian Haze
SativaFast Amnesia
HybridFinola
SativaGlory Hole x Swabi
HybridGemma Arterton
HybridHaze-a-Licious
SativaFirefly
HybridHaze No.1
SativaFuture Wife
HybridElmo's Army
HybridFlurry
HybridExodus Orange Fuel
HybridHeadband x Durban
HybridManglar
SativaLemon Suit Larry
HybridAmsterdamage
SativaHaze Bandaid #1
SativaHoneyed Cream Dream
HybridExodus Cheese x Jack Herer x NL5 Haze Mist
HybridGhost Train OG Auto
HybridGhost Train Haze Auto
SativaTurnt
HybridSweet Amnesia Haze
HybridPoison Berry
HybridGrape Snow Train
HybridGolden Goat BX2
SativaGranite Haze
HybridSuper Panama Haze
SativaHazy Margarita
HybridPanama Haze
SativaUltra Lemon Haze
HybridElectric Gorilla D
HybridKamikaze
HybridG-Bolt Haze
HybridJamaican Sensi
SativaSlymer Runtz
HybridSweet Mandarine Zkittlez XL Auto
HybridBrainstorm Haze
HybridKanchanaburi
SativaGod's Poison
HybridErmagerd BX
HybridMorning Dew
HybridJamboree
SativaGuava 13
HybridSweet PCK
HybridSplitz
HybridZamal Kalitè Poivré
SativaAdam (JTR)
SativaHardcore OG x Gushers
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 Hash Passion, Ethiopian Haze, Fast Amnesia, Finola, Glory Hole x Swabi, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.