Cannabis Strains for Sleep
When you actually need to sleep — not relax, not unwind, but sleep — these are the strains users report working most reliably. Sedation is a high-dose effect; treat it accordingly.
True sedation — heavy eyelids, slowed thoughts, reduced sleep-onset latency. Requires high myrcene, meaningful THC, and often CBN.
- Insomnia
- Chronic pain interfering with sleep
- Racing thoughts at night
- You need to wake up in under 6 hours
- You have unfinished tasks tonight
10–20 mg THC edible taken 60–90 minutes before bed, or a heavy inhale 30 minutes before. Higher CBN (>2 mg) improves sleep depth.
Terpenes That Drive "Sleepy"
The chemistry behind the effect. When these terpenes appear together with the right cannabinoid ratio, the effect is far more reproducible.
Top Strains for Sleepy
Sourced from our database of approved strains, ranked by rating.
FAQ
What is the best strain for insomnia?
Granddaddy Purple, Bubba Kush, Northern Lights, and any CBN-rich cultivar (often aged flower) are the highest-rated for insomnia due to strong myrcene and sedating cannabinoid profiles.
How long before bed should I dose?
Edibles: 60–90 minutes before you want to be asleep. Inhaled: 20–30 minutes. Onset varies with metabolism.
Does CBN help you sleep?
Emerging evidence suggests CBN modestly improves sleep depth, especially combined with THC. Standalone CBN evidence is still thin.
Effect data provenance
Effect associations combine peer-reviewed terpene research with aggregated user reports across our source-weighted engine. Individual response varies; treat as directional.