Don’t just take it from us — purveyors of curated serene vibes with Camino hemp-derived THC gummies — take it from the people: according to a University of Michigan study among adults who partake, 81% of respondents said they use THC to relax. And the runner-up answer? To help with sleep, which last we checked, basically also means “to relax” … albeit just a little more deeply ;)
But despite our favorite plant’s well-earned reputation for bringing the mellow, some gummies encourage more euphoric or energetic feelings and are (surprisingly perhaps) not so chill. To find your most chilled-out center, you’ll want to pair your favorite tranquil activities with gummies specifically formulated to help you achieve that sense of peaceful enlightenment that makes you say “aaaaaaahhh.”
Find Your Zen: What to Look for in Calming Gummies
The first rule of finding your perfect relaxing gummy is knowing that some gummies are just built different — literally. The formula of each gummy, which can combine hemp with additional functional ingredients like terpenes (the oils that lend plants unique characteristics and tastes) and botanicals, can produce different effects. This is how we here at Camino, for example, can create one gummy designed to help you feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and another that can help ship you off to dreamland.
So when you’re shopping for calming gummies, keep an eye out for these low-key keywords:
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Linalool, a terpene found in hemp, lavender, and mint so soothing that it’s often used in aromatherapy.
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Myrcene, an earthy terp that many people report helps them sleep or makes their muscles feel relaxed.
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CBN, or cannabinol. Like CBD (cannabidiol), CBN is a naturally occurring part of the hemp plant. While it can have some effects similar to THC – including a general sense of relaxation – it’s non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t make most people feel “high.”
Calming Gummies, from Kiva Camino
You’ll find these mellow, mild elements and others in some of our most relaxing gummies, but true relaxation is a spectrum. Sometimes you just want to zone out, other times you want to chill with some light activities, or maybe just get into a more laid-back headspace while still going about your day-to-day. And of course, sometimes, you want relaxing gummies that are so relaxing, they put you right to sleep.
Our calming Camino lineup covers the relaxed-to-the-max rainbow.
Camino Wild Berry ‘Chill’ Gummies
It says it right on the tin, doesn’t it? Wild Berry ‘Chill’ strikes a balance, with both soothing linalool and myrcene terpenes in a nice, easygoing dose. It’s likely to be calming, but not to make you pass out on the couch right away — we like to call it our favorite gummy for a laid-back weekend vibe. It might help you feel more placid and smoothed out, maybe even more focused, but clear-headed enough to perfectly jive with mindful activities. Use it to center yourself or even to elevate relaxing creative activities.
Pairs with: Meditation, slow walks on the beach, all flavors of yoga, making art, a good book lounging in a beanbag, a light swim, your favorite vibey movie in surround sound.
Camino Midnight Blueberry ‘Sleep’ Gummies
At Camino, we like to put the vibe right on the label. Lower-dose Camino Midnight Blueberry ‘Sleep’ gummies are definitely a winding-down-for-a-night type of deal, combining pacifying linalool and myrcene with mood-softening CBN and a dreamy touch of chamomile and lavender extracts to help promote restful sleep. The vibe here is a tin of calming gummies that help you let go and achieve serene sleepitude, easing you off to dreamland with a slow and steady wind-down sesh.
Pairs with: Your nighttime ritual, aromatherapy, herbal tea, a good book under the covers, half a Netflix movie, weighted blankets, and long weekend naps.
Camino Sours Blackberry Dream ‘Deep Sleep’
There are calming gummies, and there are straight-up sleepytime, honk-shoo, goodbye world gummies. And among that second group, there are sleep gummies, and deep sleep gummies – Camino Sours Blackberry Dream ‘Deep Sleep’ is the latter. This is for when a trip to dreamland is the only thing on your agenda. Whether that looks like “let’s wind down for a bit and gently drift off to bed” or “let’s fall into a bear-like slumber and wake up sometime in spring feeling like a different me.”
Pairs with: White noise, your sleep mask, a humidifier, clean sheets, and a late alarm (or even better, no alarm).
Camino Freshly Squeezed ‘Recover’
Not all relaxing gummies cater to winding you down. You can still be chilled out while feeling ready to face the day in front of you. Think of the feeling as less of a body high, and more of a clear-eyed, reassuring vibe that helps you declutter your mind and approach whatever’s on your plate with a more even keel. That’s exactly what the harmonious blend of THC and balancing CBG in Camino Freshly Squeezed ‘Recover’ aims for.
Pairs with: Sunrise, your morning skincare routine, a hot shower, an indulgent breakfast smoothie, a touch of cardio, green walking trails, creative practice, and a centered workday.
Want to embrace the whole spectrum of chill, from cozy to meditative to downright tranquil? Try building your own bundle of our most calming gummies and zenning out, your way.
Dan is a freelance writer, small business owner, and full-time creative living in Dallas, TX. In 15 years of writing, he’s been fortunate to collaborate with companies and publishers like Cannabis and Tech Today, Healthfully, Salon.com, ArtBase, The Seattle Times, USA Today, SF Gate, and many more.
Sources
University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation - How Older Adults Use, Think About, and Discuss Cannabis
Mamedica - The Five Best Terpenes for Anxiety Relief
