orange kush

The dominant terpene shaping Orange Kush’s smooth, heavy, classic kush backbone.
Aroma: Earthy, musky, sweet fruit.
Effects:
● Deep body relaxation
● Enhances THC’s onset
● Contributes to the strain’s signature “melt-into-the-couch” calm

Orange Kush’s warm, soothing base comes directly from this strong myrcene anchor.

A bright, invigorating terpene that lifts the heavy myrcene foundation.
Aroma: Sharp pine, fresh-cut evergreen.
Effects:
● Mental alertness
● Focus enhancement
● Balances the strain’s heavier Kush effects

The piney edge helps Orange Kush feel clear rather than sleepy.

A spicy, grounding terpene that interacts directly with CB2 receptors.
Aroma: Pepper, spice, warm woody notes.
Effects:
● Anti-anxiety
● Anti-inflammatory
● Stabilizes the overall effect profile

This is what gives Orange Kush its classic kush warmth and pepper-spice finish.

A citrus-forward terpene that brightens the nose and adds mood elevation.
Aroma: Sweet orange peel, lemon rind.
Effects:
● Mood uplift
● Stress relief
● Enhances the “orange” flavor identity

This is the key contributor to the strain’s citrus-leaning top notes.

A floral terpene adding elegance and a calming aromatic layer.
Aroma: Lavender, soft spice.
Effects:
● Relaxation
● Anti-stress
● Smooth inhalation

Linalool softens the sharper citrus and pine, creating a rounded orange–floral harmony.

A rare terpene more common in chamomile.
Aroma: Honey-sweet floral, soft and soothing.
Effects:
● Anti-irritant
● Anti-inflammatory
● Contributes to the silky finish on exhale

This elevates Orange Kush above typical citrus-forward hybrids.

A complementary pine terpene to α-pinene.
Aroma: Bright pine, green herb.
Effects:
● Mental clarity
● Stimulating yet balanced energy

Helps sharpen the citrus notes and add vibrance to the aroma.

A rare sesquiterpenoid that adds depth and dryness.
Aroma: Woody, crisp, slightly floral.
Effects:
● Clean, refreshing inhale
● Adds structure to the aroma profile

Aroma: Woody, earthy, herbal.
Adds classic kush dryness and subtle savory tones.

Aroma: Floral, tea-like, slightly fruity.
Effects: Calming, relaxing.

Aroma: Rose, berry, tropical floral.
Contributes delicate perfume-like sweetness.

Aroma: Herbal, citrusy, slightly pine-floral.
Adds complexity to the citrus–pine blend.

Aroma: Smoky citrus, lemony herbs.
Boosts the orange-forward identity.

Aroma: Sharp pine, herbal-cooling.
Adds fresh, vintage kush character.

Aroma: Green herbal citrus.
Adds brightness to mid-notes.

Aroma: Minty-citrus coolness.
Adds a refreshing undertone.

Aroma: Woody, spicy, dry.
Supports the kush-style finish.

Aroma: Eucalyptus, minty fresh.
Gives a subtle cooling lift.

Sweet tropical green note that adds a faint fruity layer.

Present in very small amounts but still contribute nuance:

● trans-Ocimene – 0.0075%
● 3-Carene – ND
● cis-Nerolidol – ND

These add soft herbal and fruity highlights that round out the strain’s citrus–pine–kush profile.

Rare; adds clean wood and subtle floral dryness.

Uncommon sedative/floral terpene.
Tea-like, calming, slightly woody.

Rare, chamomile-like, adds smooth sweetness and skin-calming properties.

Uncommon; eucalyptus-minty freshness with a “cooling” lift.

Rare mint-derived terp; precursor to menthol.
Adds cool, minty-citrus sharpness.

Why it matters:
Orange Kush has an unusually clean pine + minty-floral back layer, separating it from typical citrus hybrids.