A terpene produced by the cannabis plant. Humulene contributes to the herbal aroma of not only cannabis, but of many other plants such as hops, sage, and ginseng. Although the full range of its properties in cannabis requires more study, humulene is believed to have anti-inflammatory benefits. Humulene usually takes a backseat in the terpene profile of most strains, typically appearing in lesser abundance than more dominant terpenes like myrcene, limonene, or caryophyllene.