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Humulene

Humulene is a cannabis terpene in the earthy aroma family. It smells of earthy, woody hops — like a fresh-poured IPA.

Common, often beside caryophyllene.

Aroma

Earthy, woody hops — like a fresh-poured IPA.

Flavor notes
HopsWoodEarth
Also found in

hops, coriander, cloves, basil

What research has explored

The hops terpene. Preclinical work has explored anti-inflammatory and appetite-related effects. Little human data.

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 humulene

Cannabis strains whose illustrative profile is led by humulene — aggregated from public sources, not BudAbout lab results.

Other strains that carry humulene

More earthy terpenes

Humulene FAQ

Q. What does Humulene smell like?

Earthy, woody hops — like a fresh-poured IPA. Humulene sits in the “earthy” aroma family and also shows up in nature in hops, coriander, cloves, basil. These describe smell and flavor only — never effects.

Q. What cannabis strains are high in Humulene?

Strains whose illustrative profile is led by Humulene include Abc, Afghan, Afghan Delight, Afkansastan, Alien Cookies, Alien Dog. Terpene levels shown on BudAbout are illustrative and aggregated from public sources — not BudAbout lab results.

Q. Does Humulene have effects?

The hops terpene. Preclinical work has explored anti-inflammatory and appetite-related effects. Little human data. BudAbout describes Humulene 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 Humulene taste like?

Common flavor notes associated with Humulene: Hops, Wood, Earth. 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+.