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?
Gelato Auto OG
HybridColumbian Gold
SativaSlymer Splitter
HybridSagerbloom Haze
SativaJack Skellington
HybridStrawberry Durban
SativaSlazerbeam
HybridDiesel Train
HybridSiberian Haze
HybridSourhaze
SativaKalaminoff Auto
HybridEverglades OG Auto
HybridRed Congo
SativaSanta Marta Colombian
SativaDouble Jack Auto
HybridHuron Haze
SativaSuper Lemon Haze IBL V1
SativaBlue Power BX2
HybridSuper Lemon Haze Autoflower
HybridHercules
HybridPink Pineapple
HybridSuper Green Crack
SativaAmethyst Bud
HybridSticky Glove
HybridPakistani Chitral Kush
IndicaMaxiHaze
SativaMiracle Alien Cookies
HybridSuper Wreck
SativaCBD Jack Herer
HybridUK Auto-Ammi
HybridAstroCookies
HybridJack's Cleaner Bx
HybridTinfoil Hat
SativaPineapple Sage
SativaTotal Paralysis
HybridLemon Meringue Auto
HybridAfrican Honey
SativaCritical Jack Autoflowering
HybridDairy Queen
HybridSilversurfer Haze
SativaSurefire
HybridRusty Haze
HybridBaba Addis #2
SativaEarly Durban
SativaSweet Deep Grapefruit
IndicaSchrom
HybridZweet Inzanity RBX
HybridLa Mano Negra #1
SativaGoldust
HybridHot Mess
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 Gelato Auto OG, Columbian Gold, Slymer Splitter, Sagerbloom Haze, Jack Skellington, and more. The terpene content can vary based on growing conditions and harvest timing.