Pinene
Aroma
Fresh pine needles, rosemary
Also found in
Pine trees, rosemary, basil, dill
Commonly associated with
Alert, clear-headed experiences
Pinene smells like a walk through a pine forest. It is the most common terpene in nature overall. Strains with noticeable pinene are often described as crisp and clear-headed.
What it smells like
Fresh pine needles, rosemary. You'll also find it in Pine trees, rosemary, basil, dill.
Boiling point
About 311°F / 155°C. If you use a temperature-controlled vaporizer, terpenes vaporize at different points, which is one reason the same flower can taste different at different settings.
A note on terpenes and effects
Terpene research in cannabis is still young. Aromas are real; claims about specific effects are generalizations. The best guide is your own experience with a strain, starting low.
Strains often high in Pinene
Hybrid
THC 17–24%
Blue Dream
Uplifted · Creative · Relaxed
Indica
THC 17–24%
Granddaddy Purple
Relaxed · Sleepy · Happy
Sativa
THC 18–24%
Jack Herer
Energetic · Creative · Focused
Indica
THC 16–21%
Northern Lights
Relaxed · Sleepy · Happy
Hybrid
THC 17–24%
Pineapple Express
Uplifted · Energetic · Happy
Sativa
THC 15–24%
Green Crack
Energetic · Focused · Uplifted
Sativa
THC 15–22%
Strawberry Cough
Uplifted · Happy · Energetic
Hybrid
THC 18–25%
White Widow
Euphoric · Energetic · Creative