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Strain Guide

Best cannabis strains for sleep

If you’re looking for cannabis to wind down with, indica-leaning strains with relaxing, sedating reported effects are the usual starting point. The cultivars below are the ones most commonly associated with rest and a heavy body feel — though individual response varies, and tolerance, dose, and timing matter as much as the strain itself.

1
Afghani
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
15–20% THC
2
Bubba Kush
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
15–22% THC
3
Do-Si-Dos
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Euphoric, Sleepy
19–28% THC
4
Forbidden Fruit
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric
18–24% THC
5
Godfather OG
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Sleepy, Euphoric
22–28% THC
6
Gorilla Glue #4
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Euphoric, Happy
20–28% THC
7
Granddaddy Purple
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
17–23% THC
8
Grape Ape
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
15–23% THC
9
Hindu Kush
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
15–20% THC
10
Ice Cream Cake
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Sleepy, Euphoric
20–25% THC
11
Northern Lights
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
16–21% THC
12
OG Kush
Indica-dominant · Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric
19–26% THC
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Effects are commonly reported by users, not guaranteed, and vary by person, product, and dose. Cannabinoid figures are typical ranges. For adults 21+. This is general information, not medical advice.

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