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Cannabis as a Sleep Aid

Many customers ask about products that can help manage sleep-related issues. Whether your sleepless nights are due to pain, anxiety, or sleep apnea, we know that lack of sleep can affect a person’s overall wellbeing. In this article, we will cover the different cannabinoids, products, and dosing that can give your body the relaxing benefits with or without the high.

Cannabinoids are chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant that communicate with the body’s endocannabinoid system or receptors in the central nervous system. Here are the most common cannabinoids and their benefits:

CBD: Anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, reduces nausea, relieves spasms (non-psychoactive)

THC: Antioxidant, reduces pain, increases appetite, and helps with sleep (psychoactive)

CBN: Anti-inflammatory, reduces pain, relieves spasms, and helps with sleep (mildly-psychoactive)

Dosing is an important part of finding the right remedy for your individual needs. It’s always best to start slow and build your way up to higher milligrams. If you are new to cannabis or a specific product, we recommend starting with 1-2.5 milligrams and waiting 60-90 minutes to feel the full effects. Depending on how you are consuming cannabis, each product can be absorbed at a different rate. For example, it may take a while to feel the effects from edibles since they are digested and then enter the bloodstream, whereas the onset is felt immediately with vaping or smoking.

Here is a list of our top products that can help you get a better night’s rest.

Elderberry Gummies 2:1 THC: CBN. The sedating effects of CBN, in combination with THC, alongside terpenes found in Indica strains, are perfect for a relaxing nighttime routine.

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Targeted pain relief helps you stay asleep longer with CBD, CBN, or THC Transdermal patches. Transdermal patches allow the cannabinoids to enter the bloodstream gradually lasting up to 12hrs.

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Cannabis gummies with melatonin 1:1:1 CBN:CBD:THC. Formulated to give you a restful night's sleep, with 1 mg of melatonin per gummy, and a blend of terpenes and essential oils that provide a relaxing and soothing effect.

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Full spectrum cannabis oil 1:85 CBD:THC. This oil is rich in THC making it effective for acute pain relief. Rest Relief is commonly used during recovery after surgeries or recovering from injury.

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Sensi Chew Insomnia is 100mg THC chocolate caramel edible for sleep. It is infused with Cannabis and Melatonin to help fight insomnia and sleep issues.

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Indica PM Oil features lavender and chamomile which both have a soothing effect. This gentle sedative promotes relaxation and appetite while calming nervous irritability and supporting restful sleep.

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