What cannabis strain is best for sleep?
Short answer:Myrcene-dominant indica strains such as Granddaddy Purple, Northern Lights, and Bubba Kush are the ones most consistently tagged for sleep, typically at 18–25% THC — high-THC sativas are the worst choice because they tend to increase mental activity.
The longer answer
Sleep is a sedation effect, and sedation tracks far more closely with terpene profile than with THC percentage. Records tagged "Sleepy" in our database skew heavily toward myrcene and linalool as the top two terpenes, with caryophyllene appearing often as a third.
Potency still matters, but not the way most people assume. Between roughly 18% and 25% THC we see the densest cluster of sleep-tagged strains. Above that, reports of racing thoughts and next-morning grogginess rise sharply, which is the opposite of the outcome you want.
Format changes the math too. Inhaled cannabis peaks in 15–45 minutes and fades in 2–3 hours, which can mean waking at 3am. Edibles take 30–90 minutes to arrive but carry through the night, so people chasing sleep maintenance rather than sleep onset usually do better with a low-dose edible taken 60–90 minutes before bed.
Key takeaways
- Prioritise myrcene and linalool over raw THC numbers.
- Target 18–25% THC when inhaling; 2.5–5 mg THC for a first edible dose.
- Take edibles 60–90 minutes before bed, not at bedtime.
- Avoid high-THC sativas and terpinolene-dominant cultivars close to sleep.
What our records show
Strains in our database most reported for sleepy effects. Pulled live from approved DeePuff strain records — potency figures are batch-dependent and directional.
Related questions
Does indica really help you sleep?
Indica-labelled cultivars are more often myrcene-dominant, and myrcene is the terpene most associated with sedation — so the label correlates with sleepiness even though the label itself is not the cause.
What THC percentage is best for sleep?
Most sleep-tagged records sit between 18% and 25% THC. Higher potency increases the chance of racing thoughts, which delays sleep onset.
Is CBD better than THC for sleep?
CBD is not sedating on its own for most people, but balanced THC:CBD products often reduce the anxiety and next-day fog that high-THC products can cause.
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Educational information only, not medical advice. Figures are directional and batch-dependent — see our accuracy methodology.