Myrcene: The earthy Terpene
Myrcene is one of the terpenes that decides how a strain actually smells, tastes and lands. Here is what it does — and which Greens Karing Kind products carry it.
Myrcene at a glance
| Aroma | earthy, musky mango and clove |
|---|---|
| Commonly described as | relaxing and sedating; the most common terpene in cannabis |
| Also found in | everyday herbs, fruit peel and spices |
| Pairs well with | Limonene and Caryophyllene |
Terpenes are the reason two strains testing at identical THC can feel completely different. If you have ever preferred a 20% flower over a 28% one, a terpene profile like Myrcene is usually why.
Strains and products with a Myrcene-forward profile
OG Kush
indica · 21% THC · $41.99
View strain →Bubba Kush
indica · 22% THC · $39.19
View strain →Mini Pre-Rolls 10-Pack - OG Kush
indica · 21% THC · $22.00
View strain →White Widow
hybrid · 23% THC · $40.59
View strain →Wedding Cake
hybrid · 23% THC · $42.00
View strain →OG Kush Vape
indica · 88% THC · $42.00
View strain →Cookies and Cream
hybrid · 23% THC · $44.79
View strain →Sugar 1g - OG Kush
indica · 84% THC · $46.00
View strain →Live Butter - Bubba Kush
indica · 84% THC · $49.00
View strain →Mango Rosin Gummies
hybrid · 10mg/serving THC · $20.46
View strain →Myrcene FAQ
What does Myrcene smell like?
Myrcene carries notes of earthy, musky mango and clove. It is one of the terpenes that gives cannabis its character long before THC does anything.
What does the Myrcene terpene do?
Myrcene is generally described as relaxing and sedating; the most common terpene in cannabis. Terpenes work alongside cannabinoids rather than on their own, so the same terpene can read differently in two strains.
Which strains are high in Myrcene?
On our menu, OG Kush, Bubba Kush, Mini Pre-Rolls 10-Pack - OG Kush are the closest matches by aroma profile. Every batch ships with lab testing — see our COA page.
Is Myrcene only found in cannabis?
No. Myrcene appears across the plant world, which is why the aroma feels familiar. Cannabis simply concentrates it alongside dozens of other terpenes.