Citral

Citral is a monoterpene found in various cannabis strains and other plants such as lemongrass, lemon myrtle, and lemon verbena. It is known for its strong lemony aroma and is used in perfumery, flavoring, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of vitamin A.

 

Citral is recognized for its potential therapeutic properties, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and sedative effects.

 

Some of the cannabis strains that are particularly high in citral include:

 

   1.  Lemon Haze

       •   Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.3% - 0.9%

   2.  Super Lemon Haze

       •   Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.4% - 1.1%

   3.  Lemon Skunk

       •   Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.2% - 0.8%

   4.  Lemon Kush

       •   Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.3% - 0.7%

   5.  Lemon Thai

       •   Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.4% - 1.0%

   6.  Lemon OG

       •   Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.3% - 0.9%

   7.  Lemon Diesel

       •   Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.4% - 1.1%

   8.  Lemon Drop

       •   Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.2% - 0.8%

   9.  Lemon Zkittle

       •   Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.3% - 0.7%

10.  Citrus Sap

     • Estimated Citral Content: Approximately 0.4% - 1.0%