D-3-carene is a cannabis terpene carrying a sweet and earthy aroma with piney undertones and can be also found in basil, pepper, cedar, pine, rosemary, and turpentine. Potential medical properties for the body and brain are anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects, and a positive action on the central nervous system. However, the most interesting therapeutic characteristic of D-3-carene is probably its capability of helping bone healing.

Like other terpenes, D-3-carene is non-toxic, but it may cause irritation when inhaled. The cannabis flower often develops D-3-carene among its protective chemical compounds, even if this is not one of the most abundant terpenes. Despite D-3-carene's potential therapeutic properties, its ability to remove fluids from the body, saliva included, make it a controversial terpene among recreational users.

3-Carene