Pinene
Pine, fresh, woody
What is Pinene?
Pinene is a terpene found in cannabis known for its pine, fresh, woody aroma, also present in Pine needles, Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, with reported effects including alertness and memory retention.
One of the most abundant terpenes in nature with a fresh pine scent. May help with alertness and memory retention.
How does Pinene affect the cannabis experience?
Pinene 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 pine, fresh, woody notes in a cannabis strain, Pinene 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.
Pinene is not unique to cannabis. It is also naturally present in Pine needles, Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, which is why some cannabis strains may remind you of these familiar scents.
What are the effects of Pinene?
- Alertness
- Memory retention
- Anti-inflammatory
Which strains are high in Pinene?
BC Sweet Tooth
IndicaChemStar
HybridSunrise Kush
HybridWatermelon Roze
HybridSalmonberry
HybridAuto Osiris
HybridYarkoum
IndicaSour 2018
HybridKeilato
HybridAuto Skywalker Kush
HybridApollo 18
Hybrid3 Gorillas
HybridIts MendoDope
HybridTaffy Tang
HybridPurple Afghan Kush
IndicaZK Fruit
HybridBlueberry Zkittlez
HybridFresh Coast
HybridOrange Blossom Special
HybridMighty Speed
HybridSomango XXL Automatic
HybridSuper Silver Bilbo
HybridAce High
HybridAuto Purple CousKush
HybridWitch of Eastham
HybridJaggen
SativaJack Herer x SCBDx
Hybrid313 Headband
HybridRainbow
HybridIbiza Farmers
HybridTrichome Reign
HybridMT Grown Kush
IndicaDiesel x SCBDx
HybridPower Plant
SativaSuper Melonaid
HybridThe Atom Bomb
HybridSkunk Auto
HybridLao Luang Prabang
SativaWhite Widow Autoflower
HybridSour Bubblin' Crack
HybridSanta Cruz Trainwreck
HybridWhite Fire OG
HybridLemon G Bx
HybridStrawberry Cheesecake
HybridAlaskan Blackberry
HybridArnes Rocket Passion
IndicaSour Breath
HybridWhite Shark
HybridDead North
HybridBOGBubble
IndicaFrequently Asked Questions
What is Pinene and what does it do?
One of the most abundant terpenes in nature with a fresh pine scent. May help with alertness and memory retention.
What does Pinene smell like?
Pinene is known for its Pine, fresh, woody aroma. This terpene is also commonly found in Pine needles, Rosemary, Basil, Parsley, which gives these plants similar aromatic qualities.
Which cannabis strains are high in Pinene?
Cannabis strains high in Pinene include BC Sweet Tooth, ChemStar, Sunrise Kush, Watermelon Roze, Salmonberry, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.