Fact Checked by Doctor NameCannabis, oranges, and grapefruit contain fragrance valencene. It smells pleasant and lemony and may be soothing.
Valencene is a prevalent cannabis terpene.
What is Valencene?
Valencia oranges are rich in valencene, a sesquiterpene known as nootkatone.
It gives oranges their citrus flavor and scent. Some cannabis strains, particularly lemony or orange-like ones, create valencene naturally.
The perfume is sweet and tart, like oranges. Valencene affects cannabis strains’ effects and aromas.
Limonene and other citrus terpenes may relieve tension, boost, and energize. Valencene may repel insects and reduce inflammation, according to an early study.
The terpene may be medicinal, but further research is required.
Valencene helps cannabis strains retain their citrus flavor.
Valencene-rich cannabis strains may increase mood and smell lemony.
