Limonene
Citrus, lemon, orange
What is Limonene?
Limonene is a terpene found in cannabis known for its citrus, lemon, orange aroma, also present in Citrus fruits, Juniper, Peppermint, with reported effects including mood elevation and stress relief.
A citrus-scented terpene that may elevate mood and provide stress relief. Common in sativa-dominant strains.
How does Limonene affect the cannabis experience?
Limonene 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 citrus, lemon, orange notes in a cannabis strain, Limonene 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.
Limonene is not unique to cannabis. It is also naturally present in Citrus fruits, Juniper, Peppermint, which is why some cannabis strains may remind you of these familiar scents.
What are the effects of Limonene?
- Mood elevation
- Stress relief
- Energizing
Which strains are high in Limonene?
Strawberry Cheesecake
HybridDiesel x SCBDx
HybridLemon G Bx
HybridSour Bubblin' Crack
HybridViolet BAG
HybridRed Hot CAP Junky
HybridXena OG
HybridThe Atom Bomb
HybridWhite Widow Autoflower
HybridTrichome Reign
HybridTropic Lightning
HybridSecret Grapefruit Cookies
HybridSour Breath
HybridPetrol Rainbow
HybridSuper Melonaid
HybridBrain Gum
HybridAlien Poison
HybridSpace Mutiny
HybridIzno CBG Auto
HybridSpooky Sunset
HybridPurple Project
HybridWhite Spanish
SativaLemendhaze
HybridPrayer Pupil F2
HybridSunset Sherbert Bx
HybridHell Yeah!
HybridFresh Pressed Runtz
HybridSnowLAnd
HybridFrench Cookies 710
HybridJungle Fever Auto
HybridOreoz CrumbZ
HybridWhite Runtz Fast Flowering
HybridJack Herer x SCBDx
HybridUnification
HybridJaggen
SativaZmäkdaun
HybridBlueberry Space Cadet
IndicaMT Grown Kush
IndicaLemon Chemical
HybridNL2 x Tom Hill's Haze
HybridRainbow
HybridSatori
SativaRuntz Bomb
HybridPurple Afghan Kush
IndicaHappy Amnesia
HybridCold Heat
HybridRoyal Cookies Automatic
HybridBlueberry Zkittlez
HybridSkunk Auto
HybridBernie Hana Butter
HybridFrequently Asked Questions
What is Limonene and what does it do?
A citrus-scented terpene that may elevate mood and provide stress relief. Common in sativa-dominant strains.
What does Limonene smell like?
Limonene is known for its Citrus, lemon, orange aroma. This terpene is also commonly found in Citrus fruits, Juniper, Peppermint, which gives these plants similar aromatic qualities.
Which cannabis strains are high in Limonene?
Cannabis strains high in Limonene include Strawberry Cheesecake, Diesel x SCBDx, Lemon G Bx, Sour Bubblin' Crack, Violet BAG, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.