Best cannabis strains for sleep

Heavier, relaxing cultivars that users most often reach for at night.

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.

01AfghaniIndica-dominant · THC 15–20%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
02Bubba KushIndica-dominant · THC 15–22%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
03Do-Si-DosIndica-dominant · THC 19–28%
Relaxed, Euphoric, Sleepy
04Forbidden FruitIndica-dominant · THC 18–24%
Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric
05Godfather OGIndica-dominant · THC 22–28%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Euphoric
06Gorilla Glue #4Indica-dominant · THC 20–28%
Relaxed, Euphoric, Happy
07Granddaddy PurpleIndica-dominant · THC 17–23%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
08Grape ApeIndica-dominant · THC 15–23%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
09Hindu KushIndica-dominant · THC 15–20%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
10Ice Cream CakeIndica-dominant · THC 20–25%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Euphoric
11Northern LightsIndica-dominant · THC 16–21%
Relaxed, Sleepy, Happy
12OG KushIndica-dominant · THC 19–26%
Relaxed, Happy, Euphoric

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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