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Limonene has fruity, piney and citrusy aromas and flavors. This pleasant smelling terpene may have stress-relieving properties and provide consumers with an elevated mood and a burst of energy. Perhaps the best-smelling terpene, Limonene is also found in juniper, fruit rinds, and household cleaning products.

Terpinolene has a complex flavor and aroma and may smell floral, herbaceous, and slightly citrusy, depending on the strain. Possibly the least common terpene found in cannabis, terpinolene may offer antifungal and antimicrobial properties, which is why it's an additive in soaps. Terpene's multi-layered taste is on display in spices like cardamom and the minty herb marjoram.

Humulene has a woody, earthy, and slightly spicy flavor and aroma, which is why it's often found in hoppy beers. Scientific researchers believe there is much potential benefit in humulene as a pharmacokinetic, meaning how the body absorbs and metabolizes drugs. Humulene's antifungal properties help trichomes in the cannabis plant ward off mold and pests. Named after the hops plant, humulene can also be found in hearty grains like barley.

Pinene's flavor and aroma are mostly that of pine trees, with a hint of sweetness. This earth-based terpene is thought to be a natural bronchodilator and a highly effective antiseptic. The earth's most abundant terpene, pinene is found in many trees and plants. Pinene's hint of sweetness lends itself to herbs like parsley and rosemary.

Ocimene adds sweet and herbaceous flavors and aromas to your favorite cannabis strains, with woody and citrusy notes. Ocimene is believed to act as part of a plant's defense mechanism, acting as a protective agent. This terpene's versatile aroma and flavor profile lend itself to other plants like kumquats, bergamot, and orchids.