Structural formula of α-terpineol · C₁₀H₁₈O.
α-Terpineol
Lilac, sweet, floral
Alpha-terpineol is a monoterpene alcohol found in many medical cannabis strains. Aroma: lilac, sweet, floral. In Tier-A literature it is most strongly associated with mood and pain. terpen.cloud lists every currently available pharmacy strain high in alpha-terpineol.
Effect profile
α-Terpineol in the cannabis context
Alpha-terpineol is a versatile terpene with a quiet profile. With a score of 1.5 for mood, pain and inflammation, it brings a balanced bundle of effects that also engages the cannabinoid system. Terpineol is found in tea tree oil, marjoram and pine.
Sleep, focus, activation and appetite are not its main territory. The antidepressant signal and the role in the endocannabinoid-adjacent system make terpineol a longtail terpene with a character of its own.
In cannabis, terpineol shows up in strains like Jack Herer, White Widow and a few OG phenotypes. You recognize it by the floral, lilac-like, sweet aroma. High terpineol levels signal an effect profile with an antidepressant accent.
Pharmacological notes: CB2 activity, involvement in the cannabinoid system, antimicrobial effects.