Terpenes
Terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give cannabis, and many other plants, their distinct smell and flavor.
The aroma studio
Follow your curiosity.
Tap an aroma on the wheel to discover the terpene behind it.
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Meet the terpene
Limonene
Bright citrus
Find it in nature
Lemon, orange peel, juniper
Recognizable in citrus peel. Its bright scent is not proof of an energizing effect.
An aroma is not a promise of an effect. Scent alone cannot predict relaxation, focus or a medical benefit; dose, other compounds and individual responses matter.
The entourage effect
The entourage effect is the hypothesis that cannabis compounds can modify one another's effects. Some laboratory findings support interactions, but clinical evidence remains limited and mixed. A terpene profile should not be treated as a reliable prescription for mood, sleep or pain.
Myrcene
Earthy, musky, ripe mango
Also found in: Mango, hops, lemongrass
Common in cannabis and hops; an earthy aroma does not reliably predict a sedating effect.
Limonene
Bright citrus
Also found in: Lemon, orange peel, juniper
Recognizable in citrus peel. Its bright scent is not proof of an energizing effect.
Linalool
Floral, lavender
Also found in: Lavender, coriander, birch bark
Known for a soft, soothing scent profile.
Beta-Caryophyllene
Peppery, spicy
Also found in: Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon
Notable for its ability to activate CB2 receptors in laboratory studies; that does not establish a clinical benefit from smelling or consuming it.
Pinene
Fresh pine
Also found in: Pine needles, rosemary, basil
A familiar forest scent. Pinene occurs in different forms, including alpha-pinene and beta-pinene.
Humulene
Woody, earthy
Also found in: Hops, sage, ginseng
Subtle, earthy notes that round out a strain's profile.
A little brain spark
Which terpene is associated with a bright citrus aroma?
For educational purposes only. This content is not medical advice and has not been evaluated by the FDA.