Caryophyllene
Caryophyllene is a cannabis terpene in the spicy aroma family. It smells of cracked black pepper, clove and warm cinnamon.
Common — the peppery one.
Cracked black pepper, clove and warm cinnamon.
black pepper, cloves, basil, oregano
Unusual among terpenes — it can bind the body's CB2 receptors, so researchers study it for inflammation. Most data is preclinical.
This is preliminary, education-only context — often animal or lab studies at high doses, with limited human evidence at the amounts found in flower. It is not a health claim or medical advice, and BudAbout does not lab-test cannabis. For adults 21+.
Strains led by caryophyllene
Cannabis strains whose illustrative profile is led by caryophyllene — aggregated from public sources, not BudAbout lab results.
Other strains that carry caryophyllene
Caryophyllene FAQ
Q. What does Caryophyllene smell like?
Cracked black pepper, clove and warm cinnamon. Caryophyllene sits in the “spicy” aroma family and also shows up in nature in black pepper, cloves, basil, oregano. These describe smell and flavor only — never effects.
Q. What cannabis strains are high in Caryophyllene?
Strains whose illustrative profile is led by Caryophyllene include 100 Watt Kind, 1024, 11:59 Armageddon Skunk, 13, 13 Bubbas, 13 Roses. Terpene levels shown on BudAbout are illustrative and aggregated from public sources — not BudAbout lab results.
Q. Does Caryophyllene have effects?
Unusual among terpenes — it can bind the body's CB2 receptors, so researchers study it for inflammation. Most data is preclinical. BudAbout describes Caryophyllene by aroma and flavor only and makes no health, medical, or effect claims — this is general information for adults 21+, not medical advice.
Q. What does Caryophyllene taste like?
Common flavor notes associated with Caryophyllene: Black pepper, Clove, Cinnamon. Flavor and aroma only.
BudAbout describes terpenes by aroma and flavor only and makes no health or effect claims. Terpene associations and strain profiles are illustrative, aggregated from public sources — not BudAbout lab results. This is general information, not medical advice. For adults 21+.