Linalool is the floral terpene best known from lavender. It is also found in coriander, basil, mint and many flowers, and it shows up in smaller amounts in a number of cannabis strains. It gives a soft, sweet, floral and slightly spicy note.
In cannabis culture and aromatherapy, linalool is often associated with a calm feel. Research in people is limited, and in cannabis products it is usually present in small amounts next to much larger amounts of THC and other compounds. We describe linalool by its aroma and flavor and make no health claims about it.
Linalool is usually not the dominant terpene in a strain. It often appears as a supporting note behind myrcene, caryophyllene or limonene. On a terpene panel it may be listed at a few tenths of a percent.
If you enjoy floral, lavender-like aromas, ask staff whether any current products show linalool on their terpene panel. Because it is delicate and evaporates easily, you will notice it most in fresh, well-cured flower and in live concentrates.
Store flower in a cool, dark, airtight container to keep linalool and other terpenes from fading.