What Cannabis gummies are best for sleep?
By Jeff Eckenrode
Everyone struggles with getting restful sleep at some point in their lives.
That’s why every year, hundreds (if not thousands) of cannabis-curious people visit Hashtag to ask our budtenders this one, very important question: what cannabis products can help them get better sleep?
If you’ve wondered the same thing then you’ve come to the right place. And we’ll even do you one better.
We’ll help you separate fact from fiction when it comes to cannabis and good sleep.
AND we’ll point you in the right direction to find a product that’s not only effective but also delicious: cannabis gummies!
Can Cannabis gummies help me sleep better?
Today, you can find wide variety of different products that can help with sleep. And for good reasons too.
There are several, naturally occurring molecules in cannabis that research suggests promote relaxation: key for a good night’s rest.
How do Cannabis gummies help with sleep?
By now, you’ve probably heard something about CBD before.
And if you haven't, then you’re in luck! We’ve got a few things to say about CBD right here).
CBD is renowned for it’s relaxing and relieving effects, which make it ideal for those looking to unwind and get a great night’s rest.
But did you know that cannabis plants produce over 100 other chemically unique cannabinoids, too?
They’re called “minor cannabinoids,” and they’re more important than you might imagine.
In fact, “minor cannabinoids” can play a HUGE part in curbing anxiety, reducing inflammation, and helping you to get a great night’s sleep.
At Hashtag, we carry a wide variety of cannabis gummies with several minor cannabinoids including CBD.
One particularly helpful minor cannabinoid for getting a good night’s rest is called cannabinol or “CBN” for short.
What is CBN?
CBN is short for “cannabinol.” Unlike most minor cannabinoids, CBN isn’t produced by cannabis plants as they grow!
In fact, CBN is produced when our favorite cannabinoid, THC, is exposed to light, heat, or oxygen. This process, called “oxygenation”, turns THC into CBN.
CBN, even in very small amounts, can have significant physiological effects.
So what are CBN’s effects? And how are they different from CBD?
How is CBN different from CBD?
CBD is well-known for its relaxing and discomfort-relieving effects.
Although the effects of both CBN and CBD are non-psychoactive (meaning they don’t get you intoxicated), CBN is famous for causing sleepiness, especially when combined with THC.
What does a CBN gummy do?
Generally speaking, a high-CBN is less intoxicating than a high-THC gummy.
Compared to THC, a high-CBN gummy has more sedative effects.
Which makes it particularly useful if you’re looking to relax and get a great night's rest!
What are the benefits of CBN?
CBN has been shown to have sedative properties that could relieve conditions like insomnia.
In a CBN study, researchers observed relief in muscle and joint pain conditions like fibromyalgia in rats. The study also noted that pain relief was better when CBD and CBN were used together.
Want to learn more about Cannabis and Sleep?
Then you’re in luck! Check out some of our related posts on THC and CBD!
And if you need help selecting a product from our huge inventory then ask one of our friendly budtenders for guidance.
Whether you’re shopping in Seattle, Redmond Everett or online, we’re here to help and get you the information you want, when you need it.