Does Cannabis/Weed Help You Sleep?

Some studies have also found distinctions between cannabis daily users and non-daily users. Those who use cannabis daily are more likely to report sleep problems than occasional users or people who do not use cannabis at all. Non-daily users report fewer sleep issues than both daily users and non-users.

Cannabis Strains Most Commonly Used for Sleep

While there are many indica strains on the market, the following strains are most often recommended for their sleep inducing qualities:

1. 1. Northern Lights is a sleep-commanding strain that has been a go-to for cannabis consumers for quite some time. Northern Lights is one of the most famous and sought-after Indica strains of all time. It traces its origin to Afghani and Thai landrace strains, though the exact origin of Northern Lights remains a bit of a mystery. It may have originated in Washington in the 1970s, prior to reaching the Netherlands, where breeder Neville Schoenmaker pioneered several Northern Lights phenotypes in the ’80s for The Seed Bank, an early iteration of Sensi Seeds.  Since 1985, when Sensi Seeds first commercialized this strain, Northern Lights has been a landmark Indica strain in cannabis culture. Northern Lights #5 — arguably the most popular Northern Lights phenotype — won the Cannabis Cup in 1989, 1990, and 1992. 
   2. Granddaddy Purple (GDP) goes by many different names, including “Grand Daddy Purp,” “Granddaddy Purps,” “GDP,” and “Grandaddy Purple Kush.” It has long been hailed as one of the best Indica strains for sleep. Popularized in 2003 by Ken Estes, GDP is a famous indica cross of Mendo Purps, Skunk, and Afghani strain. With a heavy myrcene terpene content, GDP gives you a dream-like buzz and may help with pain. This can be a good combination of effects for people who have difficulty sleeping due to pain. GDP has complex grape and berry aroma from its Purps and Ghani heritage. GDP flowers bloom in shades of deep purple, a contrasting backdrop for its snow-like dusting of white crystal resin. Its potent effects are clearly detectable in both mind and body, delivering a fusion of cerebral euphoria and physical relaxation while your thoughts float in a dreamy wonderland.
   3. Brownie Scout is an Indica-dominant hybrid and is said to be one of the best weed strains for insomnia. As many as 20 percent of reviewers on Leafly claim the strain helped them with insomnia, and most users do report a heavily sedating effect.
   4. Original Glue, aka OG, The strain reportedly offers deeply relaxing and sedative effects that leave the user with a clear mind, an elevated mood and possibly a case of the munchies. which is also referred to as Gorilla Glue or GG4, is a hybrid cannabis strain revered for its heavy-handed relaxing effects. The top reported effects include relaxed and sleepy, and the strain actually gets its name from the fact that it is so relaxing that you may feel “glued” in place.
   5. Louis XIII, also known as “King Louis,” “Louis XIII Kush,” and “King Louie” is an indica marijuana strain made by crossing OG Kush with LA Confidential. It is named for its royal high caliber of THC. Growers report the strain comes from a rare cut of the Los Angeles-based OG Kush that was specially bred for higher potency. The cultivar features unmistakable OG characteristics: its dense sticky nugs littered with trichomes have an overwhelmingly piney, diesel and skunk smell with an earthy musk that will have you thinking of your last forest adventure. King Louis limonene as the dominant terpene. King Louis reportedly makes you feel relaxed, sleepy, and happy.
   6. Slurricane is an indica marijuana strain bread by crossing Do-Si-Dos with Purple Punch. Slurricane produces relaxing effects that come on slowly. This strain has a sweet flavor profile, with subtle grape and sugary berries. Slurricane is the ideal strain for relaxing after a long day and will likely leave you locked to your sofa. Many cannabis connoisseurs choose this strain to help relieve symptoms associated with insomnia. Slurricane’s main terpenes are caryophyllene (pepper), limonene and myrcene.  
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Is Cannabis Right for You?

Whether or not you want to consume cannabis as a sleep aid is a very personal decision.  Cannabis is known to help people fall asleep, relieves nightmares and insomnia.  Many cannabis user successfully manage their sleep patterns and insomnia consuming strain and product specifically designed for sleep.  However, some people find it makes them feel more paranoid or anxious. If you do not like the feeling of being “high,” try a strain with a higher amount of CBN and CBD and lower amounts of THC.

Stage One Dispensary Sleep Products:

Here at Stage One Dispensary we carry a wide array of sleep aid products:

1. Ayrloom UP Pillow Talk Gummies 2:1 (10mg THC:5mg CBN, 3mg Melatonin) 100mg 10pk.
2. Ayrloom | Pillow Talk Drops | 1:5 | 300MG THC : 1500MG CBN.
3. Eaton Botanicals Dark Cherry Nightly Nightcap Chews 5mg THC, 5mg CBN, 320mg REISHI. 
4. Off Hours GRAPE PUNCH Offline (Sleep) 100mg THC/10mg serving. 
5. Cannabals Brick Blueberry Dreams 100mg THC 100mg CBN Gummy Bar. 
6. Wyld Elderberry Indica 2:1 THC:CBN Gummies 10pk (10mg THC, 5mg CBN each). 
7. High Falls Canna NY “Sleep” Drops Indica 150mg THC, 750mg CBN, 750mg CBD Tincture. 
8. Gron PEARLS Nocturnal Nectar Rosin Infused Gummies (100mg THC, 100 mg CBN total , 10mg per piece).
9. PROTAB+ LIGHTS OUT tablets.
10. Camino Midnight Blueberry 5:1 ‘Sleep’ Gummies [20pk]
11. 1906 Sleep Drops Pouch 10mg THC 2CT
12. High Garden Slurricane Indica Pure Live Resin 510 Ceramic Cartridge 1g
13. Revert: Ready to Smoke Granddaddy Purp Indica Kief Infused Ground Flower 14g 
14. Rove Ice Pack Triple Infused Premier 1g Pre-Roll – King Louis XIII, Indica