Cannabis for SLEEP

Today we’re talking cannabis for SLEEP.  Insomnia is one of the most common ailments that people treat with cannabis and here are the things you need to know.

CANNABIS SMELLS

The way that cannabis SMELLS is an important part of how you’ll FEEL. The smell compounds in cannabis are called TERPENES and they’re found in essential oils and naturally in other plants/fruits as well. Choosing the right terpenes will be most relevant when you’re smoking or vaporizing cannabis flower. Edibles and tinctures sometimes also include terpenes to help maximize the efficacy of their products. 

Terpenes that help with sleep are: Linalool, Caryophyllene, Myrcene.

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VARIETY

If cannabis inhalation is NOT your thing, then luckily for you..you’ve got options. Cannabis products for sleep. There are tons out there: 

  • Flower

  • Beverages

  • Edibles

  • Topicals

  • Tinctures

  • Capsules

Cannabis for sleep products come in a variety of ingestion methods: Tea, honey, gummies, capsules, creams, tinctures and more..

Cannabis for sleep products come in a variety of ingestion methods: Tea, honey, gummies, capsules, creams, tinctures and more..

WHAT IS CBN? 

You may have heard of THC, or CBD but CBN is a sedative cannabinoid that is primarily known as a potent sleep aid. 

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WHAT TO LOOK FOr

CANNABINOID RATIOS

Read the ingredient lists to find the cannabinoids in your product. There will be different amounts of THC, CBD,  CBN (and other cannabinoids) in your product and these will impact how you feel and how you sleep. 

INGREDIENTS

Check the other ingredients in your product too! Maybe your product contains other sleep-inducing ingredients like, terpenes, lavender or melatonin. Or maybe you want to make sure that you’re considering dietary guidelines like keeping your edible sugar-free or vegan.

 

VALUE

How many nights of sleep are in your product? How much are you paying per night of sleep? This will take some testing but always good to consider!

TEST AND LEARN 

Remember that everyone is different, so you’ll need to experiment to find the right product for you. 

There is no definitive research on which cannabinoid ratios or dosages are most effective for sleep. Just like nutrition, fitness and just about every other thing you have to do to keep yourself healthy, one size does not fit all, You’ll have to do some testing to figure out the right thing for you. 

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