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?
Ether
HybridCBG-Force
HybridLemon Trainwreck
HybridSocks and Sandals
HybridJamaican Pineapple Haze
SativaJack Straw
HybridSúper Garlic Haze
SativaFlight 38
HybridBootylicious
HybridBlack Afghani 1:1
HybridHazelnut Cream
HybridMother's Milk
HybridBlood and Iron Haze
HybridSojay Haze
SativaHawaiian x Cotton Candy
SativaNigerian Sunshine
SativaAuto Banana Blaze
HybridSupreme Lemon
HybridMauritius x Ethiopian
SativaJungle Queen ‘18
HybridAmnesia Lemon
HybridLemon Orange sLime
SativaLucid Fruit
HybridSagerbloom Haze
SativaOrange Mints
HybridStar Child
HybridSanta Marta Colombian
SativaLimonada Cerezada
HybridManna
HybridLemon Trip
HybridPineapple Chunk
HybridMamacita
HybridSnowcone
HybridCongolese Red
SativaNeville Haze Auto
SativaMango Mojito
HybridClementine
HybridTangerine SinMint
HybridLandrace Sativa
SativaKing Congo
SativaWhite Chapel
HybridRainbows At Night
HybridMountaintop Mint
HybridAmnesia #7
HybridCake Mintz
HybridJJ's Haze
SativaK-13
HybridBangi Haze
SativaLondon Mint Cake
HybridFrosted Cakes
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 Ether, CBG-Force, Lemon Trainwreck, Socks and Sandals, Jamaican Pineapple Haze, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.