Animal research only Reviewed August 16, 2026

Terpinolene Terpene

Terpinolene • ter-PIN-oh-leen • /tɜːrˈpɪnəliːn/

A mixed pine-floral monoterpene without evidence for an uplifting cannabis effect.

Chemical class
Cyclic monoterpene
Common aroma notes
pine, floral, citrus
COA names
Terpinolene

Identity and cannabis context

What Terpinolene is

Terpinolene can help define some chemotypes, but aroma and experience are not interchangeable.

Aroma vocabulary

People commonly describe isolated terpinolene with pine, floral, citrus notes. A finished flower or extract contains a more complex volatile mixture.

Also found in

  • nutmeg
  • tea tree
  • apple

Animal research only

What the evidence actually shows

A mouse inhalation experiment reported sedative behavior after terpinolene exposure.

What we do not know

There is no controlled human evidence that cannabis terpinolene is energizing, creative, sedating, antioxidant, or therapeutic.

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 Terpinolene

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

Girl Scout Cookies cannabis strain
Relieving High

Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) is a legendary hybrid crossing OG Kush and Durban Poison, delivering a layered high that moves from uplifted, giggly euphoria into deep physical relaxation. Its sweet, minty, earthy flavor profile and caryophyllene-forward terpenes have earned it multiple Cannabis Cup wins and cemented its place as one of cannabis's most influential modern strains.

Caryophyllene-dominant Euphoric Happy

Hybrid

Sour Diesel cannabis strain
Uplifting High

Sour Diesel

Sour Diesel is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid born in 1990s New York from Chemdawg 91 and Super Skunk. Known for its pungent diesel-and-citrus aroma and fast-acting, energetic high, it delivers uplifted focus and talkative euphoria without heavy sedation. A daytime staple for creativity, productivity, and mood elevation, this High Times hall-of-famer remains one of cannabis's most iconic and widely available strains.

Limonene-dominant Energetic Uplifted

Sativa

Northern Lights cannabis strain
Relieving High

Northern Lights

Northern Lights is a legendary indica born from Afghani and Thai landrace genetics, prized for its deeply relaxing, sleepy euphoria. Earthy-pine aromas meet sweet, spicy flavors, backed by a Myrcene-Caryophyllene terpene profile that delivers heavy body relaxation and mood lift. A multiple Cannabis Cup winner, it's the gold standard for evening wind-down, stress relief, and sleep support.

Caryophyllene-dominant Relaxed Euphoric

Indica

Jack Herer cannabis strain
Energetic High

Jack Herer

Jack Herer is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid (55/45) bred by Sensi Seeds in 1994, crossing Haze, Northern Lights #5, and Shiva Skunk. Terpinolene-dominant with pine-citrus aromatics, it delivers an energetic, creative, clear-headed high perfect for daytime productivity and social moments. Backed by 9+ High Times Cannabis Cup wins, it's a certified cannabis classic beloved by novices and connoisseurs alike.

Terpinolene-dominant Energetic Creative

Hybrid

White Widow cannabis strain
Relieving High

White Widow

White Widow is a legendary 60/40 sativa-leaning hybrid bred from Brazilian sativa and South Indian indica genetics. Known for its heavy trichome frost and caryophyllene-forward terpene profile, it delivers euphoric, energetic, and creative effects balanced by relaxed, happy undertones — a versatile classic suited for daytime social use, focus, and stress relief.

Caryophyllene-dominant Euphoric Energetic

Hybrid

Super Lemon Haze cannabis strain
Energetic High

Super Lemon Haze

Super Lemon Haze is an 80% sativa hybrid crossing Lemon Skunk with Super Silver Haze, famous for its zesty citrus aroma and terpinolene-driven energy. Multiple Cannabis Cup wins and a spot on High Times' 25 Greatest Strains list back its reputation. Expect an uplifted, creative, talkative high with 15–26% THC — an ideal morning or daytime pick for motivation and social energy.

Terpinolene-dominant Energetic Uplifted

Hybrid

Permanent Marker cannabis strain
Entourage High

Permanent Marker

Permanent Marker is a potent indica-leaning hybrid (70/30) from Seed Junky Genetics, crossing Biscotti, Jealousy, and Sherb Bx. Boasting THC up to 35% and a caryophyllene-forward terpene profile, it delivers euphoric, relaxed, and creative effects wrapped in a diesel-sweet-candy aroma. A Leafly and High Times Strain of the Year winner, it's a go-to evening choice for stress relief, pain management, and unwinding.

Caryophyllene-dominant Euphoric Relaxed

Hybrid

Green Crack cannabis strain
Entourage High

Green Crack

Green Crack is a sativa-dominant hybrid (65/35) bred from Skunk #1 and Afghani genetics, famous for its energizing, clear-headed high and tropical mango-citrus flavor. With THC reaching up to 25%, it delivers focused, uplifted, and talkative effects perfect for daytime productivity, creative work, or social settings — without the heavy sedation typical of indica-leaning strains.

Myrcene-dominant Energetic Focused

Sativa

Sources

  2. Office of Cannabis Management Testing Limits (opens in new tab)

    New York State Office of Cannabis Management, 2026 • chemistry

Related terpene profiles

Alpha-Terpinene

a citrus-herbal monoterpene distinct from terpinolene and terpineol

Terpineol

a floral alcohol often reported as alpha-terpineol

Alpha-Pinene

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

Older deep dive: Terpinolene article. This profile is the current evidence summary.

Terpinolene questions

What is Terpinolene?

Terpinolene (Terpinolene) is a mixed pine-floral monoterpene without evidence for an uplifting cannabis effect. Terpinolene can help define some chemotypes, but aroma and experience are not interchangeable.

What does Terpinolene smell like?

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

What does the research say about Terpinolene?

A mouse inhalation experiment reported sedative behavior after terpinolene exposure. There is no controlled human evidence that cannabis terpinolene is energizing, creative, sedating, antioxidant, or therapeutic.

Does a Terpinolene 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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