Jack Herer
Named after the cannabis activist, Jack Herer is a clear-headed sativa with a fresh forest aroma. Its high pinene content sharpens focus—the perfect daytime strain to pair with herb-forward, woodsy dishes like rosemary lamb or pesto.
Terpene profile
% of total terpenesEach terpene contributes its own flavor and feel. Below is how this strain stacks up across all fourteen terpenes we track.
Quick facts
Lineage & Heritage
Parent strains
Descendants — strains bred from Jack Herer
Why this works
The Terpinolene story
Terpinolene is the creative spark of the terpene world. It's the least common dominant terpene but arguably the most complex — a mosaic of fruity, floral, and piney notes that refuses to be pinned down. Found heavily in Jack Herer and Dutch Treat, it's associated with uplifting, cerebral effects that pair beautifully with creative activities and social gatherings. In the kitchen, think of it as your bridge to anything fruity, spiced, or festive.
- Fruit tarts
- Spiced pastries
- Tropical salads
- Poached pears
- Chai-spiced dishes
- Mildly sedating at high doses
- Antioxidant
- Uplifting body buzz
- Creative energy
- Euphoria
- Cerebral stimulation