Limonene
Limonene is a cannabis terpene in the citrus aroma family. It smells of bright lemon, orange and grapefruit zest — clean and sharp.
Very common — second only to myrcene.
Bright lemon, orange and grapefruit zest — clean and sharp.
citrus rind, juniper, peppermint
Animal studies have explored mood-lifting and stress-reducing signals. Human evidence is preliminary.
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 limonene
Cannabis strains whose illustrative profile is led by limonene — aggregated from public sources, not BudAbout lab results.
Other strains that carry limonene
More citrus terpenes
Limonene FAQ
Q. What does Limonene smell like?
Bright lemon, orange and grapefruit zest — clean and sharp. Limonene sits in the “citrus” aroma family and also shows up in nature in citrus rind, juniper, peppermint. These describe smell and flavor only — never effects.
Q. What cannabis strains are high in Limonene?
Strains whose illustrative profile is led by Limonene include 1st 48, 24k Gold, 303 OG, 4 Kings, 707 Truthband, 8 Ball Kush. Terpene levels shown on BudAbout are illustrative and aggregated from public sources — not BudAbout lab results.
Q. Does Limonene have effects?
Animal studies have explored mood-lifting and stress-reducing signals. Human evidence is preliminary. BudAbout describes Limonene 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 Limonene taste like?
Common flavor notes associated with Limonene: Lemon, Orange, Zest. 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+.