Chemistry and measurement Reviewed August 16, 2026

Sabinene Terpene

Sabinene • SAB-ih-neen • /ˈsæbɪniːn/

A peppery monoterpene found in occasional cannabis profiles.

Chemical class
Bicyclic monoterpene
Common aroma notes
pepper, wood, citrus
COA names
Sabinene

Identity and cannabis context

What Sabinene is

Sabinene is less consistently included on lab panels; absence may mean not tested rather than not present.

Aroma vocabulary

People commonly describe isolated sabinene with pepper, wood, citrus notes. A finished flower or extract contains a more complex volatile mixture.

Also found in

  • black pepper
  • carrot seed
  • nutmeg

Chemistry and measurement

What the evidence actually shows

Cannabis reviews and analytical literature describe a broader volatile catalog than common panels.

What we do not know

Controlled studies have not established that cannabis-level exposure reliably produces a specific mood, symptom, or therapeutic effect in people.

Safety and interpretation

A certificate of analysis identifies composition, not a safe or effective dose. Inhalation can irritate airways, and heating terpenes can create degradation products.

This page is educational and does not provide medical advice. Route, dose, oxidation, heat, other ingredients, and individual health conditions all change risk.

Database records listing Sabinene

This bounded preview shows records whose available profile contains Sabinene. It is not a total, a dominant-terpene ranking, or a guarantee about a current retail batch.

Mendo Breath cannabis strain
Relaxing High

Mendo Breath

Mendo Breath is a 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid from Gage Green Genetics, crossing OG Kush Breath with Mendo Montage. Known as the "Meditation Strain of Mendocino," it delivers sweet vanilla-caramel flavors, myrcene-driven relaxation, and a euphoric, sleepy body high. With THC reaching up to 28%, it's a potent evening companion for unwinding, stress relief, and drifting into restful sleep.

Myrcene-dominant Relaxed Sleepy

Indica

Diablo OG cannabis strain
Entourage High

Diablo OG

Diablo OG is a 2002-bred hybrid crossing OG Kush with the fruity Diablo line (Blueberry x Grapefruit x South African Sativa). Myrcene-dominant with citrus, diesel, and earthy pine notes, it delivers euphoric, uplifted energy that mellows into deep relaxation and sleepiness. A BC Harvest Cup award-winner, it's a versatile evening strain suited for stress relief, creativity, and eventual wind-down.

Myrcene-dominant Relaxed Euphoric

Hybrid

Orange Cookies cannabis strain
Balancing High

Orange Cookies

Orange Cookies is an award-winning 60/40 indica-dominant hybrid from Franchise Genetics, born from the legendary Girl Scout Cookies and Orange Juice lineage. It delivers a vibrant burst of sweet citrus and cookie-dough flavors, followed by a euphoric, mood-lifting high that melts into relaxed contentment. Versatile enough for anytime use, this strain is beloved by creative minds, social butterflies, and anyone seeking stress relief with a smile.

Terpinolene-dominant Euphoric Happy

Hybrid

Clementine cannabis strain
Uplifting High

Clementine

Clementine is a vibrant sativa-dominant hybrid (70/30) bred by Crockett Family Farms from Tangie and Lemon Skunk genetics. This 2015 Cannabis Cup winner delivers an energizing, euphoric experience with intense citrus aromatics driven by limonene and terpinolene. With THC levels reaching 16-27%, it offers uplifting effects perfect for daytime productivity, creative pursuits, and social activities. The flavor profile bursts with sweet orange, tangy lemon, and hints of pine, making every consumption method enjoyable.

Limonene-dominant Uplifted Euphoric

Hybrid

Aspen Haze cannabis strain
Balancing High

Aspen Haze

Aspen Haze is a hybrid strain known for its humulene-forward, earthy-woody aroma balanced by sweet honey and citrus flavors. Users report a euphoric, talkative start that mellows into calm relaxation and eventual sleepiness—making it a favorite for evening unwinding, creative conversation, and stress relief.

Humulene-dominant Sleepy Relaxed

Hybrid

Vanilla Durban Poison cannabis strain
Relaxing High

Vanilla Durban Poison

Vanilla Durban Poison pairs the dessert-sweet, calming genetics of Vanilla Kush with the clear-headed energy of classic Durban Poison. This 70/30 sativa-dominant hybrid delivers a focused, giggly, and talkative high wrapped in a vanilla-honey flavor with spicy diesel undertones. With 17-19% THC, it's an approachable daytime strain suited for creative work, social settings, and mood elevation without heavy sedation.

Myrcene-dominant Euphoric Focused

Sativa

Flowerbomb Kush cannabis strain
Entourage High

Flowerbomb Kush

Flowerbomb Kush is a 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid from Strain Hunters that won the 2012 High Times Cannabis Cup. Crossing Green Crack with OG Kush creates a rare Sabinene-dominant terpene profile (0.86%) with Linalool accents, delivering spicy, earthy, citrus, and floral aromatics. With 14-25% THC, it provides euphoric, creative mental effects that transition into deep physical relaxation. Perfect for stress relief, creativity, socializing, and pain management, this award-winning strain offers balanced hybrid effects suitable for afternoon or evening use.

Sabinene-dominant Relaxed Euphoric

Hybrid

Rolls Choice cannabis strain
Balancing High

Rolls Choice

Rolls Choice (aka "Roc") is a sativa-dominant hybrid born from OG Kush and Chemdawg, bred by Royal Choice Farms. Featuring a distinctive sabinene-and-pinene terpene profile, it delivers a diesel-pine aroma with euphoric, creativity-boosting effects. A two-time Emerald Cup Top 10 Flowers honoree, Rolls Choice earns its royal name with potent, versatile effects perfect for creative work, socializing, and stress relief.

Sabinene-dominant Euphoric Creative

Hybrid

Sources

Related terpene profiles

Alpha-Pinene

the pine-scented alpha isomer, distinct from beta-pinene on a lab report

Delta-3-Carene

a sweet pine monoterpene whose lab name varies across certificates

Alpha-Terpinene

a citrus-herbal monoterpene distinct from terpinolene and terpineol

Sabinene questions

What is Sabinene?

Sabinene (Sabinene) is a peppery monoterpene found in occasional cannabis profiles. Sabinene is less consistently included on lab panels; absence may mean not tested rather than not present.

What does Sabinene smell like?

Common descriptors include pepper, wood, citrus. Aroma is subjective, and other volatile compounds in the tested product also matter.

What does the research say about Sabinene?

Cannabis reviews and analytical literature describe a broader volatile catalog than common panels. Controlled studies have not established that cannabis-level exposure reliably produces a specific mood, symptom, or therapeutic effect in people.

Does a Sabinene result predict effects?

No. A lab result identifies chemistry in one sample. It does not guarantee a feeling, benefit, dose, or response for an individual consumer.

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