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Ocimene

Ocimene is a group of open-chain monoterpenes named after basil (Ocimum). Many flowers release it, and it has a sweet, herbal smell.

In the Strain Library, ocimene is among the measured terpenes of 1,540 of 7,134 strains (22%) and is the largest terpene in 26 strains. Where it was reported, it averaged 0.11% of the flower's weight. The strains with the most of it are Pink Boost Goddess (0.46%), Tuscan Gelato (0.29%) and Jammerz (0.11%).

Formula
C10H16
Aroma
Sweet, herbal notes
Also found in
Basil, Bay leaf and Hops
Chemistry
Ocimene on PubChem

These lines describe the compound itself, not an effect of any strain. Strain Library gives no medical advice.

Strains with the most ocimene

Ranked by the average share of ocimene in each strain's lab results, among strains with at least 3 lab samples.

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