Relaxed Cannabis Strains
53,219 strains reported to make you feel relaxed
Relaxation is the most commonly reported cannabis effect. Strains in this category — often indica or indica-leaning hybrids rich in myrcene and linalool — ease physical tension and quiet a racing mind without necessarily putting you to sleep.
What 53,219 relaxed strains have in common
76% are hybrid, with an average listed THC of 20.8%. The most common terpenes are myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene.
Why these strains feel relaxed
Relaxed is the most common tag in the database, so on its own it does not narrow much: three quarters of relaxed strains are hybrids, and most are also tagged happy and euphoric. What separates a genuinely relaxing strain from a merely pleasant one is the terpene profile. Myrcene, the earthy terpene associated with body heaviness, leads nearly every strain in this hub, usually with caryophyllene and linalool behind it. The picks ranked highest here are the ones where users report relaxation as the dominant effect rather than a footnote.
Top Relaxed Strains
Ranked by how strongly users report the relaxed effect, weighted by popularity. Strains verified by two or more sources rank first.
Blackberry Kush
Blackberry Kush is an easy-to-grow, 80% indica from Dutch Passion with 23% THC, offering sweet berry flavors and a relaxing body high.
LA Affie
LA Affie, an easy-to-grow indica, delivers relaxed and sleepy effects with earthy, diesel, and pine flavors, featuring up to 21% THC.
Jack Herer
Jack Herer is a 55% sativa hybrid from Greenhouse Seed Co. featuring citrus and spicy flavors with THC levels up to 20%.
Wembley
Wembley is an easy-to-grow, 80% indica cross of AK-47 and Bubble Gum with up to 21% THC and 1% CBD.
Gelato 41
Gelato 41 is a 60/40 indica-leaning hybrid from SeedStockers Seeds, crossing Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint GSC at up to 20% THC.
Runtz
Runtz from Seed Supreme is a 50/50 hybrid testing 25-29% THC with sweet, fruity, diesel flavors.
White Runtz
White Runtz, Anesia Seeds' 50/50 Zkittlez x Gelato cross, offers citrus-pine-fruit flavor and THC up to 24 percent.
Sinmint Cookies
Sinmint Cookies is a 70% indica hybrid from SinCity Seeds, testing between 17% and 28% THC.
Hindu Kush
Hindu Kush is a 100% indica variety from Nirvana Seeds offering sweet, piney flavors and up to 25% THC for deep relaxation.
Banana OG
Banana OG is a powerful 32% THC indica-dominant hybrid offering a creative, euphoric high with sweet, fruity, and earthy flavor notes.
More relaxed strains
What to look for in a relaxed strain
- Myrcene as the lead terpene, ideally with linalool or caryophyllene
- "Relaxed" listed first among the reported effects, not third or fourth
- Indica-leaning hybrids for evening use; balanced hybrids if you want to stay functional
- Moderate THC if you are prone to anxiety, since very strong strains can be racy before they relax
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Relaxed strain FAQ
Are indica strains always relaxing?›
Usually, but not always. Indicas dominate the strongly sedating end of this hub, yet most relaxed strains in our database are hybrids, and a myrcene-heavy sativa can be more relaxing than a limonene-heavy indica. Judge by the reported effects and the terpene profile rather than the type label alone.
What is the difference between relaxed and sleepy?›
Relaxed strains ease tension while leaving you awake and clear; sleepy strains push through to sedation. Only about one in five relaxed strains is also tagged sleepy. If you want to unwind without dozing off, pick a strain that is tagged relaxed and happy but not sleepy.
Which terpene is most associated with relaxation?›
Myrcene, by a wide margin. It is the most common terpene across the whole database and is even more dominant among relaxed strains. Linalool (lavender) and caryophyllene (pepper) are the usual partners; together they are the classic calming profile.