Terpene explorer

What labs actually measure in flower. Lab data: Smith et al. 2022 (CC0) and 2014–2026 state testing records. Most effect claims about terpenes are untested in people at the doses in smoked flower. We grade each one.

Reference

Ocimene

Dominant terpene in 9 strains · typical level when dominant 0.64% of flower weight

Aroma: warm herbaceous (JECFA), floral (FEMA flavor profile)

Also found in: basil (Ocimum basilicum), hops, oregano, lavender, rosemary, coriander

Boiling point: 177 °C (760 mmHg)

Reported effects and how strong the evidence is

  • preclinicalAnalgesic and anti-inflammatory effects plus gastric protection in rodent models (single 2025 study; the abstract misdescribes ocimene as 'monocyclic', a quality flag) (animal)

Not supported: Ocimene is 'uplifting' or antiviral/decongestant in cannabis users — no human evidence found

Highest-testing strains (≥10 lab tests)

  1. 1Blue Crack1.23%n=15
  2. 2Pineapple Upside Down Cake0.65%n=12
  3. 3White Chocolate0.57%n=12
  4. 4White Durban0.51%n=17
  5. 5Chocolope0.39%n=129
  6. 6Sinfully Sour0.38%n=11
  7. 7Pineapple Super Silver Haze0.35%n=113
  8. 8Pineapple Fields0.34%n=17
  9. 9Ice Queen0.34%n=13
  10. 10Dutch Treat0.33%n=314
  11. 11Durban Z0.32%n=20
  12. 12Dutch Haze0.32%n=10
All Ocimene-forward strains