Terpenes
Myrcene
A terpene found in cannabis and other plants.
Say it: MUR-seen
Last reviewed: 2026-09-14
The basics
Myrcene has the chemical formula C10H16. It is one part of a chemical profile, not a category of cannabis or a standard measure of strength.
What the evidence means
Do not turn a measured myrcene percentage into a guaranteed sedation score. Laboratory receptor experiments do not establish a simple rule that more myrcene means a heavier experience.
A useful question
What amount was measured, in which batch, and what evidence supports the effect being advertised?
Sources and further reading
Use the sources to check the scope of each claim. A chemical measurement, a laboratory experiment and a study in people answer different questions.