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The original is the source of truth. [Back to Glossary](/en/glossar) Terpene Glossary Entry # α-Pinene Terpene with a fresh pine scent — found in many conifers and certain cannabis strains; often associated with alertness. ## Detailed Explanation α-Pinene (alpha-pinene) is a monocyclic monoterpene and one of the most common plant aromatic compounds worldwide. It characterizes the distinctive, resinous, fresh scent of pines, spruces, rosemary, sage, and many other conifers and herbaceous plants – and is also one of the most typical terpenes in numerous cannabis strains. In cannabis extract, it is usually present together with β-pinene, myrcene, and limonene and contributes significantly to the "woody", clear olfactory impression of many Sativa-dominant chemovars. Sensory, patients often describe α-pinene-rich strains as awakening, focused, and clear-headed. In studies, α-pinene is attributed a bronchodilatory effect – it relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and could explain why some users perceive pinene-dominant strains as "breath-friendly". In addition, there is preclinical evidence of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and memory-protective properties: α-pinene inhibits acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that is also relevant in connection with cognitive functions. This leads to the hypothesis that α-pinene could mitigate the short-term memory effects of THC – scientifically, this is interesting, but not yet robustly proven clinically. In the sense of the entourage effect, α-pinene is a good example of how terpenes help shape the effect profile of a chemovar: two strains with identical THC and CBD content can have very different effects, depending on the proportion of α-pinene in the terpene profile. Therefore, when choosing a strain, it is worth checking the complete cannabinoid and terpene profile in the analytical certificate (CoA) from the pharmacy. Practically important: α-pinene is heat-sensitive. When vaporizing, its boiling point is around 155 °C – if you want to preserve the aroma and the presumed effects, you should start with vaporizer temperatures in the lower to middle range (about 160–180 °C). Higher temperatures release more cannabinoids but increasingly destroy the lighter terpenes. ## Related Terms - [ Terpen Aromatic plant compounds that shape the smell and taste of cannabis. Terpene ](/en/glossar/terpen) - [ Myrcene One of the most common terpenes in cannabis, with an earthy-musky aroma. Terpene ](/en/glossar/myrcen) - [ Limonene Citrusy terpene, common in Sativa-dominant strains — considered mood-lifting and shapes the aroma of many strains. 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