Limonene is the oil extracted from orange peels, lemons, and other citruses. This essential oil has been extracted for centuries and it has been researched for its medical properties.
Limonene has anti-inflammatory properties, it reduces anxiety, antioxidant and it has been researched for its disease-prevention properties and as promoting digestive health. Moreover, limonene gives cannabis a characteristic citric flavor that many cannabis users love.
Limonene is widely used as an ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, cleaning products, paint and varnish, furniture polish and food products.
In this blog, we give you a list of ten cannabis strains that are limonene dominant.
10. Giesel
This cannabis strain is a cross between Chemdog with Mass Super Skunk. This cannabis strain is known for its citrus smell and it’s rich in limonene, caryophyllene and myrcene. Giesel is quite high in THC (15%) and it has 1% of CBG. This strain produces both cerebral and physical effects and it’s ideal for relaxation.
9. Wedding Cake
A THC-rich cannabis strain, Wedding cake has a THC level of 22% with both calming and relaxing effects. Wedding cake is very rich in limonene and it’s one of the most popular cannabis strains. Besides limonene, Wedding Cake is also rich in myrcene and caryophyllene.
8. Quantum Kush
Also known as Quantum Purple, Quantum Kush is a cannabis strain for cannabis users who like strains with a citrus smell. Quantum Kush is rich in THC (19%) with 1% of CBG. This strain will give you relaxing effects and it’s also popular among patients who suffer from nausea, loss of appetite and depression. Quantum Kush is also quite rich in myrcene and caryophyllene.
7. Cinex
Another THC rich cannabis strain (16% THC), Cinex has an intense citrus smell. A cross between Cinderella 99 and Vortex, Cinex is excellent to improve your mood. Besides limonene, Cinex is also rich in pinene and caryophyllene.
6. Do-Si-Dos
This cannabis strain is rich in THC (20%). Do-Si-Dos is very rich in limonene and it is famous for its calming effects. In addition, it also has decent levels of CBG. Besides limonene, Do-Si-Dos is also quite rich in myrcene and caryophyllene.
5. Lemon OG
This strain is also known as Lemon Kush OG. Lemon OG has an intense fruity flavor and besides limonene, is very rich in myrcene with decent levels of caryophyllene. Lemon OG is high in THC (20%) WITH 1% of CBG. This strain is excellent for people who suffer from stress and anxiety.
4. Berry White
A cannabis strain that is a cross between two famous strains: Blueberry and White Widow. Berry White is quite high in THC (17%) with 1% of CBG. It’s very rich in limonene with decent levels of pinene and caryophyllene. This strain has a sour and pine smell.
3. Black Cherry Soda
A popular medical cannabis strain, Black Cherry Soda is rich in limonene with decent levels of myrcene and caryophyllene. It’s quite high in THC (18%) with 1% of CBG. This strain is an excellent pain reliever.
2. Strawberry Banana
Also known as Strawnana, Strawberry Banana is very rich in THC (21%). This strain is known for producing calming and happy effects. Its main terpenes are limonene, myrcene and caryophyllene.
1. Purple Punch
This strain is rich in THC (19%). Purple Punch is an Indica dominant strain with calming effects. It’s useful to treat nausea, stress and anxiety. Its main terpenes are limonene, pinene and caryophyllene.