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?
Runtz Ghost Train
HybridBangi Haze F9
SativaSerious Happiness
HybridPapaya Melon
HybridLimonada Cerezada
HybridAmnesia Kush Automatic
HybridSSSDH x Jack
HybridZit
HybridArjan's Strawberry Haze
SativaJack Herer Automatic
HybridThe Hog
IndicaGrape Stomper
HybridLemon Pie Auto
HybridTropical Escape
HybridDarjeeling New Guinea
SativaDeep Durban
SativaSugar Sap
HybridFast Mass Haze
HybridGemma Arterton
HybridAfghan Haze
HybridZenith
SativaCongo Creek Haze
SativaLemon Z
SativaSweet Trainwreck Auto
HybridSPF 420
SativaStitch's Love Potion
HybridOriginal Haze
SativaTangerine SinMint
HybridSuper Lemon OG
HybridTangerine Power
HybridSilver Princess Mc Jaggen
SativaPanama Red x Black Congo
SativaMoon Pie
HybridBleeting Goat
HybridBlue Apricot Sherbert
HybridWhite Chapel
HybridEthiopian Highland x H.O.D.
SativaFritter Cookies
HybridPeach Fuzz
HybridVanilla Latte Auto
HybridDouble Thai
SativaPeanut Butter Cookies
HybridSour Breath
HybridJean Guy
HybridCajun Moon
HybridSour Lemon MAC
HybridPalo Santo
HybridBig Haze
SativaSuper Lemon Draze
HybridTexada Timewarp
SativaFrequently 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 Runtz Ghost Train, Bangi Haze F9, Serious Happiness, Papaya Melon, Limonada Cerezada, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.