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?
Quisqueya
SativaBlack Cherry Gelato
HybridHeaven's Haze
SativaLemonTine
HybridPre 98 Kalimist S1
SativaPlanet Sherb
HybridSensation Haze
HybridPie Piss
HybridA.D.D.
SativaJauja
HybridNorth Indian Redstem
SativaInfinity
HybridTNT Kush CBD
HybridKimbo Kush
HybridNepali (Nagarkot Village)
SativaNeville Haze Auto
SativaPlatinum Kush Mints
HybridPurple Gihad
IndicaSilver Bullet
HybridNevill's Haze
SativaLegend Haze Auto
SativaAuto Amnesia Gold
HybridOaxacan Tribute F1
SativaPre98 / Bad Girl / Trainwreck
HybridPunch The Cake
HybridTrainWreck Willie
HybridDevil Cookies
HybridCBD Auto Compassion Lime
HybridStinky PuTang
HybridHazenomics
HybridDhaze
HybridTHC-Victory
SativaBad Azz Kush
IndicaSour Lemon Haze
HybridLemon Royale
HybridRaskal Berries
HybridWhite Rhino
HybridDrakensberg
SativaSweet Mango Automatic
HybridJimmy Haze
SativaDeus Herer
HybridBlueberry Mojito
HybridRaspberry Skunk
HybridShark Attack
HybridSuper Lemon OG
HybridLA Jack
HybridPetroleum Nightmare
HybridJack Diesel
SativaAlien Jack Motta
HybridPeyote Cookies
IndicaFrequently 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 Quisqueya, Black Cherry Gelato, Heaven's Haze, LemonTine, Pre 98 Kalimist S1, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.