Strains · Dominant Terpene · Effects

Cannabis Strains by Terpene

THC percentage barely predicts how a strain feels — the terpenes do far more of the work. Below, strains are grouped by their dominant terpene, with the effects users anecdotally associate with it. Content varies by grower and batch, so the only way to know what’s really in a jar is to scan its COA and log how it actually treats you.

Strains high in myrcene

anecdotally associated with relaxation and a heavy, body-focused calm.

Strains high in caryophyllene

often described as calming; the one terpene that also engages CB2 receptors.

Strains high in limonene

commonly reported as uplifting and mood-brightening.

Strains high in terpinolene

anecdotally linked to bright, cerebral, energetic experiences.

Strains high in pinene

frequently associated with mental clarity and alertness.