Glossary term
Limonene: Limonene is a terpene that may appear in cannabis terpene profiles and product chemistry write-ups.
Why this term matters
Patients can encounter it on COAs or in terpene explainers.
UK medical cannabis context
Best handled as a descriptive chemistry term.
What not to assume
It should not be treated as a stand-alone clinical evidence claim.
Careful wording: Avoid “limonene for X” marketing claims.
Related glossary terms
Related MCPH pages
Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.
- NHS medical cannabis guidance
- NICE NG144: cannabis-based medicinal products