Terpene
Caryophyllene
Caryophyllene is the terpene behind the peppery bite in many strains — and it is unusual: it is the only common cannabis terpene that interacts with the body’s CB2 receptors, which is why it is so often tied to comfort and stress relief. You already know its smell from cracked black pepper and cloves.
Aroma
Peppery, spicy, and warmly woody
Also found in
Black pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon, Rosemary
Boiling point
130°C (266°F)
Commonly reported
Comforting Stress-easing Grounding
Strains high in Caryophyllene
196 strains feature Caryophyllene — the 12 most-saved are below.
Indica17–24% THC9 Pound Hammer
SleepyRelaxedHappy
Sativa15–23% THCAcapulco Gold
EnergeticHappyUplifted
CBD1–6% THCACDC
RelaxedFocusedHappy
Indica14–21% THCAfghan Kush
RelaxedSleepyHungry
Indica14–20% THCAfghani
RelaxedSleepyHappy
Indica17–24% THCAfgoo
SleepyRelaxedHappy
Hybrid15–21% THCAK-47
RelaxedHappyUplifted
Sativa16–23% THCAlaskan Thunder Fuck
EuphoricEnergeticHappy
Hybrid20–28% THCAlien OG
EuphoricRelaxedHappy
Sativa18–25% THCAmnesia Haze
EuphoricHappyUplifted
Hybrid18–27% THCAnimal Cookies
RelaxedHappySleepy
Hybrid20–27% THCAnimal Mints
RelaxedHappySleepy
Other terpenes
Caryophyllene — frequently asked questions
- What does Caryophyllene smell like?
- Caryophyllene smells peppery, spicy, and warmly woody. You'll recognize it from Black pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon.
- What are the effects of Caryophyllene?
- Cannabis high in Caryophyllene is commonly described as comforting, stress-easing, grounding. Terpenes shape a strain's aroma and character but aren't a medical treatment — effects vary by person and by the full mix of compounds in each strain.
- Which strains have the most Caryophyllene?
- Weedtip lists 196 strains that feature Caryophyllene, including 9 Pound Hammer. See the full list above.