Sleepy Cannabis Strains
10,719 strains reported to make you feel sleepy
Sleepy strains are chosen for winding down at night. Heavy indicas with myrcene, linalool, and sometimes CBN are the classic picks for drifting into deep, restful sleep.
What 10,719 sleepy strains have in common
92% are indica, with an average listed THC of 20.3%. The most common terpenes are myrcene, caryophyllene and linalool.
Why these strains feel sleepy
Sleepy is the purest indica effect in the database: more than nine in ten sleepy strains are indicas, and almost none are sativas. The terpene profile is the calming trio of myrcene, caryophyllene and linalool, with linalool far more common here than in the database overall. Nearly every sleepy strain is also tagged relaxed, and about six in ten are tagged body high, so the sedation comes with physical heaviness rather than a cerebral fade.
Top Sleepy Strains
Ranked by how strongly users report the sleepy effect, weighted by popularity. Strains verified by two or more sources rank first.
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.
Northern Lights
Northern Lights is an easy-to-grow, 90% indica hybrid from Garden of Green Seeds that delivers relaxing, sleepy effects and sweet, earthy flavors.
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.
Bubba Kush
Bubba Kush from Barneys Farm Seeds is a heavy 80% indica with coffee-like flavors and high yields of up to 800 g/plant.
Shark
Shark is an easy-to-grow, 80% indica strain from CBD Seeds that offers sweet diesel notes and a heavy, sleepy body high.
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.
Zkittlez
Zkittlez is an easy-to-grow indica-dominant strain with sweet, fruity, candy flavors, offering relaxing, uplifting effects for stress and pain.
LA Confidential
LA Confidential is a pure indica from DNA Genetics Seeds with 17% THC, delivering earthy and pine flavors alongside deeply relaxing effects.
Gg #4
Gg #4 is a high-yielding indica hybrid known for its diesel, earthy aroma and deeply relaxing effects for the mind and body.
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What to look for in a sleepy strain
- Indica or indica-dominant hybrid with myrcene as the lead terpene
- Linalool in the top three terpenes for a calmer, less cerebral onset
- "Sleepy" reported as a primary effect, not just "Relaxed"
- Old-school kush and Afghani lineage, which dominates the sedating end
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Sleepy strain FAQ
Is indica or sativa better for sleep?›
Indica, and the data is unusually clear on this one: more than nine in ten strains tagged sleepy are indica or indica-dominant. Strain type is a rough guide, though. Terpenes matter more, so look for myrcene and linalool regardless of the label.
How long before bed should I use a sleepy strain?›
Inhaled cannabis peaks within about 30 minutes, so most people use it 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Edibles take one to two hours to peak and last much longer, which suits people who wake in the night but can leave a next-morning haze.
Does CBN help with sleep?›
CBN, a cannabinoid that forms as THC ages, is widely marketed for sleep. The evidence is thin and mostly anecdotal, and the sedating effect of aged cannabis is at least partly THC plus the terpene profile. A myrcene- and linalool-heavy indica is a more reliable bet than chasing a CBN number.