Terpenes are aromatic compounds that give each cannabis strain its scent and help shape its effects. They are one of the most important factors in how a strain affects you.
What Are Terpenes?
Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds found in plants — not just cannabis. Lavender has linalool. Lemons have limonene. In cannabis, terpenes are produced alongside cannabinoids. They influence flavor, scent, and the effect profile of each strain.
The 6 Most Important Cannabis Terpenes
- Myrcene — Earthy, musky. Sedating and relaxing. Found in OG Kush, Blue Dream, Granddaddy Purple.
- Limonene — Citrus scent. Mood elevation and stress relief. Found in Wedding Cake, Lemon Haze.
- Caryophyllene — Peppery. May reduce inflammation and anxiety. Found in GSC, Gelato, Chemdog.
- Pinene — Fresh pine. Alertness and focus. Found in Jack Herer, Blue Dream.
- Linalool — Floral, lavender. Calming and sleep. Found in Lavender Kush, LA Confidential.
- Terpinolene — Fresh, piney. Uplifting and creative. Found in Jack Herer, Ghost Train Haze.
How to Use This When Shopping
Look at the terpene breakdown alongside the THC percentage. For relaxation, look for high myrcene or linalool. For uplift and focus, look for limonene or terpinolene. Our budtenders at Stashouse in Moline and Maryville, IL know every product by terpene profile. Browse at stashouse.com.
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