Ocimene — the terpene in detail
Ocimene is one of the most discussed cannabis terpenes. It smells sweet, herbal, slightly citrus, is also found in mint, parsley, orchids and mangoes and contributes to the entourage effect.
Ocimene is a terpene with sweet, herbal, slightly citrus aroma and uplifting, decongestant effect. Boiling point: 100 °C — do not vape too hot. Prominent in strains like Strawberry Cough, Green Crack, Clementine, Amnesia.
What is Ocimene?
Ocimene belongs to the terpene family — volatile aromatic compounds found in countless plants and responsible for most of cannabis's aroma. Ocimene content varies widely across strains, from trace levels to over 1 % of dry weight.
Outside cannabis, Ocimene is also found in mint, parsley, orchids and mangoes — 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. Ocimene is linked to a uplifting, decongestant 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 Ocimene include: Strawberry Cough, Green Crack, Clementine, Amnesia. A current lab certificate for the batch is always the best proof — terpene profiles vary between harvests.
FAQ
What's the boiling point of Ocimene?
100 °C. Don't vape too hot or the terpene evaporates before you taste it.
Is Ocimene psychoactive?
No. Terpenes alone don't cause a high, but they modulate the effects of THC and CBD.
Where else is Ocimene found?
For example in mint, parsley, orchids and mangoes.