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What Is the Terpene Caryophyllene?

 

What Does Caryophyllene Smell and Taste Like?

Caryophyllene is best known for its warm, peppery aroma, with spicy, woody, and slightly earthy notes that can give cannabis strains a little extra bite. It's the same terpene found in black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon, which explains why high-Caryophyllene strains can have such a bold, spicy character. If you enjoy cannabis with more pepper, spice, and earthy warmth than sweet fruit or citrus, Caryophyllene is a terpene to look for.

What Does Caryophyllene Do?

Caryophyllene stands out from other cannabis terpenes because beta-caryophyllene can interact with CB2 receptors in the body's endocannabinoid system. Researchers have explored its potential role in inflammation, pain, oxidative stress, and several other biological processes, but much of this research is still preclinical. A strain high in Caryophyllene won't automatically produce those effects since THC, CBD, other terpenes, dose, and your own response all play a part.

Which Cannabis Strains Are High in Caryophyllene?

Love that peppery kick or warm spice that comes through in certain cannabis strains? Caryophyllene may be a big part of what you're picking up. This terpene shows up in the profiles of plenty of popular varieties, so check out these indica, hybrid, and sativa strains where Caryophyllene ranks among the top four terpenes.

High Caryophyllene Indica Strains

Strain Strain Type Other Dominant Terpenes
Hindu Kush Indica Myrcene, Humulene, Pinene
Northern Lights #10 Indica Myrcene, Linalool, Pinene
Oreoz Indica Myrcene, Humulene, Limonene
Purple Panty Dropper Indica Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene
Sirius Black Indica Myrcene, Linalool, Limonene
Super Skunk Indica Myrcene, Humulene, Limonene
Taskenti Indica Myrcene, Humulene, Pinene
Velvet Lushers Indica Linalool, Humulene, Limonene
Wedding Cake Indica Linalool, Humulene, Limonene
White Fire Kush Indica Myrcene, Humulene, Limonene

High Caryophyllene Hybrid Strains

Strain Strain Type Other Dominant Terpenes
Grease Monkey Hybrid Myrcene, Humulene, Limonene
Kush Mints Hybrid Myrcene, Linalool, Limonene
LSD Hybrid Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene
Moonshine Cookies Hybrid Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene
Orange Cookies Hybrid Myrcene, Limonene, Terpinolene
Pineapple Express Hybrid Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene
Runtz Hybrid Myrcene, Linalool, Limonene
Strawberry Gelato Hybrid Myrcene, Limonene, Humulene
Tangie Hybrid Myrcene, Pinene, Terpinolene
White Widow Hybrid Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene

High Caryophyllene Sativa Strains

Strain Strain Type Other Dominant Terpenes
Jet Fuel Sativa Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene
Kali Mist Sativa Myrcene, Limonene, Terpinolene
Moby Dick Sativa Myrcene, Limonene, Terpinolene
New York Diesel Sativa Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene
Original Lemon Pie Sativa Myrcene, Limonene, Terpinolene
Purple Haze Sativa Myrcene, Limonene, Terpinolene
Sour Diesel Sativa Myrcene, Limonene, Terpinolene
Super Silver Haze Sativa Myrcene, Limonene, Humulene
Tropicana Cookies Sativa Myrcene, Limonene, Linalool
Zombie Death Fuck Sativa Myrcene, Alpha-Bisabolol, Ocimene

Caryophyllene may be easy to recognize for its warm, peppery aroma, but researchers are also interested in what this terpene may do beyond flavor and smell. Beta-caryophyllene stands out because it can interact with CB2 receptors in the body's endocannabinoid system, and studies have explored its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and pain-relieving activity. Much of this research is still preclinical, so more human studies are needed.

Want to dig deeper? Explore published research on Caryophyllene through the National Institutes of Health.


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