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Terpene profile
Limonene
Bright, citrus, fresh-peeled lemon
The brightest terpene on our list, limonene is the citrus engine behind sativa-leaning, mood-elevating strains. It pairs naturally with bright, acidic dishes and works beautifully as a daytime, social terpene.
Effects on the body
- Mood elevation
- Stress relief
- Anti-anxiety
- Anti-inflammatory
Effects on the mind
- Energizing
- Uplifting
- Focus boost
- Sociability
Found naturally in
- Lemon peel
- Orange rind
- Juniper berries
- Rosemary
Best food pairings
- Citrus-glazed seafood
- Ceviche
- Thai noodle dishes
- Lemon desserts
- Grapefruit salads
Best drink pairings
- IPA beer
- Lemonade
- Citrus cocktails
- Sparkling rosé
Flavor notes
- Lemon
- Orange peel
- Grapefruit
- Bright citrus
In the collection
Strains high in Limonene
Super Lemon Haze
Sativa
Terpinolene
THC 15–25%CBD 0.1% Verified
LemonCitrusSweet
Energizing • Uplifting • Creative
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Tangie
Sativa
Pinene
THC 17–22%CBD 0.1% Verified
TangerineOrangeCitrus
Uplifting • Happy • Focused
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Wedding Cake
Hybrid
Terpineol
THC 22–30%CBD 0.1% Verified
SweetVanillaCitrus
Relaxing • Euphoric • Happy
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From the kitchen
Recipes built around Limonene
Lemon Blueberry Cannabis Bars
A buttery shortbread crust topped with silky lemon curd and bursts of blueberry. Microdosed and elegant—perfect for an afternoon lift.
Citrus-Kissed Cannabis Cold Brew
An 18-hour cold brew steeped with orange peel and lemon zest, finished with a low-dose limonene-forward tincture. The citrus sings in stereo — bright, clean, made for the first light of morning.
Citrus-Glazed Salmon with Cannabis Butter
A bright, sunny salmon fillet finished with a honey-citrus glaze and a pat of melting infused butter. The limonene in your strain doubles down on the citrus, making every bite sing.
Citrus Shrimp Street Tacos
Charred shrimp tossed in a bright orange-lime marinade, tucked into warm corn tortillas with infused crema. Limonene's natural ally is acidity—these tacos make every citrus note pop.
Lemon Ricotta Cannabis Pancakes
Fluffy ricotta pancakes laced with lemon zest and finished with infused maple. A morning-after classic that puts limonene front and center.
Tangerine-Glazed Tofu Bowls
Crispy tofu cubes lacquered in a sweet-and-tangy tangerine glaze over jasmine rice. Plant-forward, vibrant, and limonene-tuned.
Limoncello Cannabis Tiramisu
Lemony ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a limoncello-infused syrup. A bright, citrus-forward twist on the classic.
Chirashi Sushi Bowl
A jewel box of sashimi-grade fish scattered over cannabis-seasoned sushi rice. Limonene's citrus spark lifts the clean oceanic flavors, while a yuzu-ponzu drizzle ties every bite together.
Cannabis Tarte Tatin
Apples caramelized in butter and sugar, baked under a blanket of puff pastry, then inverted to reveal a burnished crown. Cannabis-infused butter in the caramel lends limonene's bright top notes to the deep toffee base.