Limonene
You can't mistake limonene for something else; its fresh citrus aroma, similar to lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, will lift your mood up. The same zesty terpene can be found naturally in citrus peels, junipers, and rosemary.
This terpene brings energy and an uplifting effect. Perfect to cheer you up or make a social gathering even more fun.
Aroma & Flavor Profile
If we had to describe the flavor, it would be vibrant. The profile of limonene is refreshing, and it will definitely appeal to those who enjoy fresh fruits, especially citrus fruits.
Flavors you will notice in Limonene:
- Fresh and zesty: lemon, orange, and grapefruit.
- Sweet undertones: Slight fruity sweetness.
- Small hints of herbs: rosemary and juniper.
Effects & Potential Benefits
Limonene is great at lifting your mood. It's often associated with stress and anxiety reduction, which helps with improving mood. Some say it helps with setting yourself up with a more positive mindset.
It has this energizing and motivating property comparable to bananas. It's great for a relaxed social gathering, and it can also help with creative work. Limonene-rich strains are often described as a mentally refreshing strain.
Compounding effects
Limonene + Pinene
This combination will emphasize the energetic, focused, and uplifting effects of limonene.
Limonene + Linalool
This will be the more balanced combination, adding soothing and calming effects from linalool while still emphasizing the mood-lifting effects.
Limonene + Caryophyllene
This combination keeps the trend of uplifting effects, but it adds relieving effects, which transform this fun terpene into something very soothing.
Will I like it?
If the sound of elevated mood and stress reducing sounds like music in your ears, you definitely should try a strain with limonene terpene. Cannabis strains with limonene tend to help with creative processes. It also doesn't leave you in a strong, mentally high state, which makes strains with this terpene fun in social gatherings with your tight friends.
