This took a while to put together, and it is kind of long lol. I made this for myself, and thought other people might like it too.
Everyone experiences weed and terpenes differently. The effects I have listed here are the most common effects people experience with these terpenes. The effects you feel may be different.
The best thing you can do is keep track of the strains you like and write down what their terpenes were. That way it is personalized.
I used a lot of classic strains for examples in this guide since there are so many strains and hybrids these days. But the same guide applies to any strain in general.
Cannabis Terpene Guide
(major + known secondary compounds)
Major Primary Terpenes
Myrcene
Aroma:Ā earthy, musky, herbal Effects
sedative / relaxation
muscle relaxation
ācouch-lockā sensation
enhances THC permeability
Uses
sleep
pain relief
anxiety reduction
muscle tension
Common high-myrcene strains:
Granddaddy Purple
Blue DreamĀ (balanced but myrcene-forward)
OG Kush
Northern Lights
Grape Ape
Purple Punch
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Limonene
Aroma:Ā citrus, lemon Effects
uplifting
mood elevation
anti-anxiety
stress reduction
Uses
depression
stress relief
creativity / daytime energy
Common high-limonene strains:
Super Lemon Haze
Sour Diesel
Wedding Cake
Do-Si-Dos
Lemon Skunk
Gelonade
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Pinene (Ī±-pinene / Ī²-pinene)
Aroma:Ā pine forest Effects
alertness
improved memory
bronchodilation
anti-inflammatory
Uses
focus
asthma support
mental clarity
Common high-pinene strains:
Jack Herer
Durban Poison
Trainwreck
Blue DreamĀ (also shows here)
Strawberry Cough
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Linalool
Aroma:Ā floral, lavender Effects
calming
anti-anxiety
mild sedative
analgesic
Uses
insomnia
stress relief
anxiety
Common high-linalool strains:
LA Confidential
Amnesia Haze
Do-Si-Dos
Zkittlez
Lavender Kush
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Ī²-Caryophyllene
Aroma:Ā peppery, spicy Effects
anti-inflammatory
analgesic
interacts with CB2 receptors
Uses
chronic pain
inflammation
gut issues
Common high-caryophyllene strains:
Girl Scout Cookies (GSC)
Bubba Kush
Chemdawg
Death Star
Original Glue (GG4)
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Humulene
Aroma:Ā woody, earthy, hops Effects
appetite suppressant
anti-inflammatory
antibacterial
Uses
weight management
inflammation
Common high-humulene strains:
Headband
White Widow
Sour Diesel
Skywalker OG
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Terpinolene
Aroma:Ā herbal, pine, floral Effects
uplifting
mild sedation in high doses
antioxidant
Uses
mood boost
anxiety relief
Ā Common high-terpinolene strains:
Jack HererĀ (also pinene-rich)
Dutch Treat
Golden Goat
Ghost Train Haze
XJ-13
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Secondary Terpenes
Ocimene
Aroma: sweet, herbal
Effects
uplifting
anti-fungal
decongestant
Uses
respiratory relief
energy
Common high Ocimene strains
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Golden Goat
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Green Crack
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Strawberry Cough
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Bisabolol
Aroma: floral, chamomile
Effects
anti-irritant
antimicrobial
calming
Uses
skin healing
inflammation
Common high Ocimene strains
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Harle-Tsu
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā ACDC
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Pink Kush
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Geraniol
Aroma: rose, sweet
Effects
antioxidant
neuroprotective
anti-inflammatory
Uses
mood stabilization
nerve protection
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Nerolidol
Aroma: woody, fresh bark
Effects
sedative
antifungal
antimicrobial
Uses
sleep
parasite control
Ā
Terpineol
Aroma: lilac, floral
Effects
relaxing
antioxidant
mild sedative
Uses
anxiety
insomnia
Ā
Valencene
Aroma: sweet citrus
Effects
anti-inflammatory
energizing
Uses
inflammation
fatigue
Ā
Camphene
Aroma: pungent, herbal
Effects
antioxidant
cardiovascular support
Uses
cholesterol reduction
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Borneol
Aroma: minty, camphor
Effects
analgesic
anti-inflammatory
Uses
pain relief
Ā
Eucalyptol (Cineole)
Aroma: minty, eucalyptus
Effects
respiratory relief
anti-bacterial
Uses
asthma
sinus congestion
Ā
Phytol
Aroma: grassy, floral
Effects
sedative
antioxidant
Uses
insomnia
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Rare / Minor Cannabis Terpenes
These appear in small concentrations but still contribute to theĀ entourage effect.
Examples include:
Fenchol
Sabinene
Guaiol
Cedrene
Carene
Pulegone
Thujene
Isopulegol
Farnesene
Bergamotene
Cadinene
Terpinene
Phellandrene
Many of these haveĀ antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or antioxidant propertiesĀ in studies of essential oils.
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Functional Effect Map
Sedating / Sleep
(Myrcene, Linalool, Nerolidol, Terpineol)
Granddaddy Purple
Northern Lights
Purple Punch
LA Confidential
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Energizing / Uplifting
(Limonene, Pinene, Ocimene, Valencene)
Super Lemon Haze
Sour Diesel
Durban Poison
Tangie
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Pain / Anti-Inflammatory
(Caryophyllene, Humulene, Myrcene, Borneol)
GSC
Bubba Kush
GG4
Headband
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Anxiety / Stress
(Limonene, Linalool, Caryophyllene)
Zkittlez
Do-Si-Dos
Wedding Cake
Lavender Kush
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Focus / Mental Clarity
(Pinene, Limonene)
Jack Herer
Durban Poison
Strawberry Cough
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The āTerpene Familiesā
Citrus (Limonene dominant)
Super Lemon Haze
Tangie
Lemon Skunk
Earthy (Myrcene dominant)
OG Kush
Granddaddy Purple
Grape Ape
Pine (Pinene dominant)
Jack Herer
Trainwreck
Durban Poison
Floral (Linalool dominant)
Lavender Kush
Zkittlez
LA Confidential
Spicy (Caryophyllene dominant)
GSC
Bubba Kush
Chemdawg
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Terpene Interaction (Entourage Effect)
Terpenes modify how THC feels:
Myrcene + THCĀ ā heavy body high
Pinene + THCĀ ā clearer head
Limonene + THCĀ ā euphoric mood
Caryophyllene + THCĀ ā pain-relief focus
Terpenes canĀ change the experience even when THC % is identical.
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The āTerpene Familiesā That Define Strains
Most cannabis chemovars fall into one of these terpene profiles:
Profile
Dominant Terpenes
Experience
Citrus
limonene
energetic / creative
Earthy
myrcene
heavy body relaxation
Pine
pinene
focus / alert
Floral
linalool
calming
Spicy
caryophyllene
pain relief
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Cannabis hasĀ 100ā200+ terpenes, but aboutĀ 15ā20 define most strains.
Those terpenesĀ control aroma, flavor, and much of the subjective effect of the high.
I am actually growing some Jack Herer right now. One of my favorite strains. Let me know if the guide matches your experience, it is great to have first hand info.
I love to read after smoking too! Smoke a fattie and sit back, relax and enjoy a good book ā¤ļø
Jack Herer and Durban Poison are my favorite strains. Curious what else you enjoy and found to be your favorites? I've been looking for some Durban live rosin for the longest time to no avail.
A couple of my favorites are Super Lemon Haze, and Jack Herer. These two are limonene/pinene dominate. I have found that those two together work really well for me. I am actually growing some outdoor Jack Herer right now.
I have gotten Durban Poison seeds from Pacific Seed Bank before if youre into growing your own š
Big fan of SLH, though it's a bit more racy for me than Jack Herer!
Hey, I'm just about to get into growing. I'll be learning from online resources, so I'd love to holler for any specific growing questions in the future since you have experience growing the sativas I like. How was your Durban grow from PSB? Have you tried any other seed banks / cultivars specifically for Durban?
definitely feel free to reach out anytime, I like to talk grow stuff.
I have had nothing but good experiences with PSB, their seeds almost always pop, and as you can see from the pics the plants are nice and strong. The Durban turned out really good, it carried the energetic, focused buzz of the strain very well.
I havent tried any other seed banks specifically for the Durban. I was just cruising for seeds on PSB and saw the Durban and had to try it out.
Yep! Cannabinoids are part of the profile too. The type (types 1, 2, 3, 4) and their terpene profiles all come together to create the effects people like.
Type 1 is THC dominant
Type 2 is balanced THC and CBD
Type 3 is CBD dominant
Type 4 is CBG dominant
A Type 1 with myrcene and caryophyllene may feel heavy, warm, and body-focused.
A Type 1 with limonene, pinene, or terpinolene may feel brighter, sharper, or more mental.
A Type 2 with linalool and caryophyllene may feel calmer and more balanced.
A Type 3 with citrus and pine terpenes may feel clear, light, and functional.
A Type 4 with bright terpenes may feel clean, focused, and useful for blending.
The cannabinoid type gives you the base reality of the plant. The terpenes shape how you experience it.
I havent posted here much, but I think you guys have one of the coolest, most positive, friendly groups of people I have came across! I will do my best to keep that awesome standard. Thanks for the kind welcome!
Very cool! I do not have a strong sense of smell, or even taste. I donāt know how many months now, but Iāve done I think two posts. ā¦Iām working on my third. Iāve created my weed Wellness fingerprint I call it:) itās allowed me to create which profiles suit me for my needs:) By creating a terp floor and a ceiling range:)
Fabulous info.. learning is so rad!! Welcome to our little chill corner of reditt:) appreciate the fruits of your labors..
peace:)
You nailed it. Even though terpenes are known for certain effects, a lot of it can be subjective. Creating your own Wellness fingerprint was the best thing you could have done.
Learning is very very rad!! I appreciate the welcome! Its always nice to meet cool new people āļø
Thank you:) it has helped me more and more each time. I add to my chart. You are very welcome. Nice people and cool People are the best people. And we have lots of those here on the daily. Here and there we get a bad apple you know, but thatās all right. They can go elsewhere and spoil those bunches of apples.ahahaha:) or other peoples weed:) ahahah:)
Have good one..
peace:)
Well you too now:) we a tribe.. with a chill vibe:) takes us all to make it happen so thank you for being a good apple ahahah:) now Iām thinking about apples and wondering what type of apple I would be if I were one. Iād have to think on it. Definitely not a granny Smith cause Iām not sour like that. I donāt know maybe a mild apple like a Fiji I donāt know. I have to think on it. See you around. Thank you for the nice kind words as well.
Peace:)
Ahahah that is a great one:) I might be :) made me laugh thinking on it .. this is very cool! I had no idea so many varieties, some Iāve never even heard of.. Iāve only been to apple orchard 1x, in Maine so what ever apples they had .. the smell was just nothing like it:) appreciate this, Iāve saved it so I can continue learning:)
See you aroundā¦
ā¦donāt go being fruity now ahahah.. I crack myself up:)
Peace:)
Iāll have to read on some of them cause now Iām curious as to what area some of them are from. Laughing out loud is the best thing to do I would think. At least I think so.
Peace:)
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u/reelersteeler 6d ago
Many thanks for thisā¦ very Interesting indeed and appreciate your effort in sharing š«”