You’ve got your sleep mask on, your special supportive pillow all fluffed up, the humidifier pumping essential oils, and your fave white noise queued up, because you are a sleep enthusiast. Turns out, most human beings are—we spend about one-third of our lives either sleeping or attempting to get to sleep.
Let’s talk about that last part: While most of us love nothing more than getting cozy and closing our eyes, the CDC reports that about 30% to 40% of American adults simply don’t get enough sleep. Whether you’re the world’s #1 shut-eye stan with a room full of soothing accessories, or you’re just looking for an improved sleep experience, THC gummies for sleep are worth exploring.
Here, we share everything you need to know.
Best Gummies for Sleep
Every edible is built differently, and we aren’t just talking about different flavors (though that’s a thing, too). The terpenes found in unique varieties of hemp plants largely determine the effects of hemp-derived THC products.
For instance, we like to say that our Camino Wild Cherry ‘Excite’ Gummies make you want to get up and dance all night (or, you know, do something in the bedroom that isn’t sleeping, if you catch our drift). That’s because they feature sativa-like terpenes, including mood-enhancing limonene, which can provide an uplifting feeling.
On the flip side (a much snugglier side), Camino Midnight Blueberry ‘Sleep’ Gummies are among the best gummies for sleep because they’re naturally derived from hemp with indica-like terpenes, such as relaxing myrcene. Alongside THC (the compound responsible for those classic high feelings), these sleepy-time gummies also contain CBN, which has potentially sedative effects, as well as super soothing herbal extracts like chamomile and lavender.
THC Gummies for Sleep: How They Hit
We can tell you about the ingredients of THC gummies for sleep all day, but let’s get to the important part: How do they make you feel? Based on the ingredients you’ll find in our Sleep gummy, as an example, these are some of the effects you might experience when you pop a sleep-oriented gummy:
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A relaxed feeling in mind and body, including in places where your body typically holds tension – this is a particular effect of indica strains.
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A sedative sensation. Linalool terpenes especially have this effect, which can make you feel like that cozy nightcap-wearing bear painting on the box of tea (you know the one).
It’s also worth noting that, while effects are often unique to the individual, some commonly felt benefits of THC can be naturally helpful for sleepy time, too. Hemp-derived THC can generally reduce common, everyday aches—and that certainly doesn’t hurt your ability to catch some Z’s.
The Entourage Effect
While the available flavors and formats (everything from cotton candy to condiments these days) of edibles vary wildly, the best gummies for sleep are really all about the functional ingredients. At the end of the day, an effects-based formula is key.
Whether you’re taking THC gummies for sleep or socializing, our Camino edibles leverage a tailored combination of THC and other cannabinoids like CBN and CBD, terpenes, plus other botanicals that all work together to foster a more nuanced, more deeply felt effect. Some edible enthusiasts call this feeling the entourage effect.
As our co-founder and President, Kristi Palmer, puts it, “Our triple-ratio gummies work synergistically to create effects that are more layered and dynamic than THC alone. For instance, we took our ‘Sleep’ Midnight Blueberry formula and made it even sleepier in our Blackberry Dream ‘Deep Sleep’ Sours. In Deep Sleep, we bumped up the amount of THC and CBN, balancing them with an equal amount of CBD to make you feel tranquil at night and revitalized in the morning.”
Making THC Gummies Part of Your Sleep Routine
If you’re curious about trying THC gummies for sleep, popping a hemp-derived sleepy time gummy is an easy, low-key way to start. Here are a few of our tips for the coziest experience possible:
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Make sure you’re nice and hydrated (dry mouth is real) and have had your last meal of the day before bed.
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A 5mg THC gummy like ours will generally reach its full effect in an hour or two (though, remember, the more full you are, especially of carbs and protein, the longer the high takes to hit), so try starting with one gummy at least 30-60 minutes before you want to visit dreamland.
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Once you’ve eaten your gummy, brush your teeth and prepare your cozy nest as you usually would.
Dosage-wise, remember the mantra: if you’re new to THC gummies for sleep, or THC in general, go low and start slow. Start with a 5mg THC gummy, or even half of one, and see how that affects your sleep first. As time goes on, if you find yourself wanting something with a little more restful oomph, try something like our 10mg THC Camino Sours Blackberry Dream ‘Deep Sleep,’ which packs twice as much THC, CBD, and CBN alongside the same functional herbal ingredients for a deeper doze.
What Happens When You Sleep High?
So you’ve got an idea of how sleepy time gummies might make you feel, but what happens when you sleep high? The experience can be different for everyone. While the combo of a more relaxed body and a less cluttered mind can be a comfortable way to transition to dreamland (and may just save you and your partner from a sleep divorce), it's always a good idea to consult your doctor should you have any health-related questions regarding cannabis use.
Just make sure you set your alarm and double-check it before you drift off – we can’t promise you won’t want to stay in bed for juuuuuust a few more minutes the next morning.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease
Dan is a freelance writer, small business owner, and full-time creative living in Dallas, TX. In 15 years as a writer, he’s been fortunate to collaborate with companies and publishers like Cannabis and Tech Today, Healthfully, Salon.com, The Seattle Times, USA Today, SF Gate, and many more.
Sources
National Library of Medicine - Handbook of Clinical Neurology: We Spend About One-Third of Our Life Either Sleeping or Attempting to Do So
CDC - FastStats: Sleep in Adults
Cannabis Training University - Ultimate List of Terpenes and Terpene Benefits
