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Terpene guide
Myrcene
Earthy, herbaceous, ripe mango, slightly musky
Myrcene is the most abundant terpene across the cannabis catalog and the one most responsible for what patients call the 'indica body feel.' If a strain relaxes you into the couch instead of lifting you, myrcene is usually the reason.
Effects reported
- • Sedating and muscle-relaxing
- • May amplify THC's effects
- • Pain-adjacent activity in preclinical research
- • Supports sleep
Also found in
- • Mango
- • Hops
- • Lemongrass
- • Thyme
- • Bay leaves
Boiling point
334°F (167°C) — matters for vaporization temperature
Pairs with
- • Linalool for sleep
- • Caryophyllene for pain and inflammation
- • CBN for evening rest
Deep dive
Myrcene has a long history in traditional medicine outside of cannabis — hops and lemongrass tea both carry it, and both have been used for sleep and muscle tension for centuries. In cannabis, myrcene levels above 0.5% typically shift a strain toward what patients describe as a heavier, more physical experience. Below 0.5%, effects lean more cerebral.
Myrcene is also the terpene most cited in the 'mango and cannabis' anecdote — the idea that eating a mango an hour before consuming can amplify effects. The pharmacology is real but modest. What matters more clinically is that patients seeking sedation, pain reduction, or muscle relaxation often do better with myrcene-forward products.
On a Kentucky COA, myrcene will usually be the top-line terpene by percentage. If your product is being sold as a 'relaxing' or 'nighttime' cultivar and myrcene is below 0.3%, ask what's actually driving that classification.
Related conditions
Patients often ask about Myrcene for
Educational information only. Terpene research is still evolving; effects are reported patterns from patient and preclinical literature, not medical advice. Discuss cannabis use with a licensed practitioner familiar with your medical history.