Most common terpenes in weed chart
The most common terpenes in cannabis flower are myrcene, limonene, beta-caryophyllene, alpha-pinene, linalool, alpha-humulene, terpinolene, and ocimene. Cannabis produces more than 100 terpenes. Total terpene content in dried flower often falls between 0.5% and 2% by weight. Some samples test above 3%.
what terpenes are in myrcene chart
Individual terpene levels are smaller. A single terpene often makes up 0.01% to 0.5% of flower weight. Myrcene is often the most abundant terpene in cannabis lab reports. Cultivar, grow conditions, harvest time, and lab method change the result.
what terpenes are in myrcene chart
Terpene chart
Ranges below are broad. They come from published cannabis terpene data and lab reports. A certificate of analysis, or COA, from the batch is the number that applies to that product.
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- Myrcene: often 0.1% to 0.5%. Aroma: earthy, musk, citrus. Also found in hops, mango, lemongrass.
- Limonene: often 0.05% to 0.3%. Aroma: lemon, orange peel. Also found in citrus peel, juniper.
- Beta-caryophyllene: often 0.05% to 0.3%. Aroma: black pepper, wood, spice. Also found in black pepper, cloves, hops.
- Alpha-pinene: often 0.05% to 0.2%. Aroma: pine, sharp herb. Also found in pine needles, rosemary.
- Linalool: often 0.02% to 0.2%. Aroma: floral, lavender. Also found in lavender, coriander.
- Alpha-humulene: often 0.02% to 0.15%. Aroma: hops, wood. Also found in hops, ginger, sage.
- Terpinolene: often 0.02% to 0.15%. Aroma: pine, citrus, floral. Also found in nutmeg, tea tree, lilac.
- Ocimene: often 0.01% to 0.1%. Aroma: sweet herb, citrus. Also found in basil, mint, mango.
How to read a terpene chart
Lab reports list terpenes in percent or mg/g. One percent equals 10 mg/g. Area percent is a relative share of the terpene signal. It is not weight. Ask for the test method and the sample date.
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- Check total terpenes. A total near 1% is common. A total above 3% is high.
- Check the top 3 terpenes. The top 3 set the aroma profile more than small trace peaks.
- Check the batch date. Terpene numbers fall after harvest and storage.
What terpene labels can and cannot tell you
Terpene labels give aroma data. They do not give a dose. Human data on terpene effects is limited. A high myrcene number does not prove sedation. A high limonene number does not prove energy. Use aroma and product COA as product data, not as a medical claim.
Storage and testing
Terpenes evaporate. Store flower in a sealed container, away from light and heat. A range of 60 to 70°F is common. Open the container less to keep aroma compounds in the flower. Retest after long storage if terpene content matters to the purchase.