All About Limonene

How does the Limonene terpene affect cannabis strains?

Terpenes are fragrant oils secreted alongside cannabinoids like THC and CBD, and these terpenes not only determine the small of a cannabis strain, they may also modify its effects.

Limonene is an aromatic cannabis terpene produced in the flower’s resin glands. In isolation, it’s commonly associated with fruity, citrus aromas, and it’s found in many everyday items like fruit rinds, cosmetics, and cleaning products.

A terpene recognizable for its zesty citrus fragrance, primarily lemon, but also in orange, lime, and grapefruit.

Limonene is found in the peels of these citrus fruits and in many varieties of cannabis. Along with myrcene, the limonene terpene is one of the most abundant terpenes to occur in cannabis.

The terpene has also been explored for its inflammatory, anti-anxiety, antibacterial, and anti-cancer qualities.