Camphene — the terpene in detail
Camphene is one of the most discussed cannabis terpenes. It smells camphor-like, fir-tree, is also found in camphor trees, rosemary and ginger and contributes to the entourage effect.
Camphene is a terpene with camphor-like, fir-tree aroma and cardiovascular-supportive, antioxidant effect. Boiling point: 159 °C — do not vape too hot. Prominent in strains like Ghost OG, Strawberry Banana, Mendocino Purps.
What is Camphene?
Camphene belongs to the terpene family — volatile aromatic compounds found in countless plants and responsible for most of cannabis's aroma. Camphene content varies widely across strains, from trace levels to over 1 % of dry weight.
Outside cannabis, Camphene is also found in camphor trees, rosemary and ginger — which is why the aroma often feels familiar.
Effects & entourage
Terpenes alone don't cause a high. Combined with cannabinoids like THC or CBD they modulate the felt effect — the entourage effect. Camphene is linked to a cardiovascular-supportive, antioxidant effect.
Important: most data come from animal or in-vitro studies. Human clinical trials on single terpenes remain rare.
Which strains contain it?
Strains often high in Camphene include: Ghost OG, Strawberry Banana, Mendocino Purps. A current lab certificate for the batch is always the best proof — terpene profiles vary between harvests.
FAQ
What's the boiling point of Camphene?
159 °C. Don't vape too hot or the terpene evaporates before you taste it.
Is Camphene psychoactive?
No. Terpenes alone don't cause a high, but they modulate the effects of THC and CBD.
Where else is Camphene found?
For example in camphor trees, rosemary and ginger.
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