Is CBN good for sleep?

Cannabinol (CBN) eases you into a natural state of relaxation by interacting with your brain’s sleep centers. Unlike many sleep aids that simply knock you out, CBN orchestrates your sleep cycles to promote the kind of deep, quality rest that refreshes you.

Small, therapeutic doses of CBN ease you into restful sleep and relieve pain without feeling groggy. Start with a small dose of our CBN gummies, and get the full benefits of deeper sleep.

How does CBN help you sleep?

Here's how CBN works to support healthier rest:

• CBN regulates your natural sleep-wake rhythm. It interacts with your endocannabinoid system (ECS) to help maintain healthy sleep-wake patterns, fine-tune your sleep cycle, and activate specific receptors in your brain that control drowsiness and alertness. You'll notice a gradual shift toward deeper, more structured sleep phases that align with your body's internal clock.
• CBN keeps you asleep longer. While many sleep aids simply knock you out, CBN maintains sleep quality throughout the night by stabilizing your sleep architecture. You'll spend more time in the restorative stages of sleep instead of cycling through light, easily disrupted rest.
• Small amounts of CBN gently ease you into sleep. They create a subtle transition from wakefulness to sleep that feels natural and peaceful. Instead of fighting against your body's rhythms, it enhances your natural wind-down process, preparing your mind and body for restful sleep.
• CBN improves overall sleep quality. Research shows it increases NREM and REM sleep stages—NREM sleep for physical restoration and REM sleep for mental recovery. This balanced impact on sleep architecture provides truly restorative rest.
• CBN works better with other cannabinoids. CBN's sleep-promoting properties are enhanced when combined with other cannabinoids through the entourage effect. This natural synergy between compounds means CBN can work more effectively alongside CBD, THC, sleep-promoting terpenes, and other beneficial cannabis compounds to create deeper, more restorative sleep.

In the entourage effect, CBN joins forces with CBD, small amounts of THC, and cannabis terpenes to enhance each other's sleep-promoting properties and support your natural sleep cycle. Order our Sleep Plus gummies to unwind, fall asleep faster, and enjoy a restful night's sleep.

“I love these Sleep Plus gummies. I'm a horrible insomniac and these definitely help me get in some Z’s for a couple more hours than normal.”

—Espi

What are the other benefits of CBN?

CBN is a minor cannabinoid that occurs naturally in the cannabis plant. It’s formed when tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ages and breaks down over time. While less studied than major cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD) and THC, CBN offers significant therapeutic potential beyond sleep and relaxation.

Here's what CBN can do for you:

• Manage pain: Working with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), CBN reduces chronic pain and inflammation. A 2019 study found that the synergistic effects of CBD and CBN reduce myofascial pain in rats. 
• Relieve stress and anxiety: CBN calms the mind and body by naturally regulating your stress response. Users report natural calming effects without the psychoactive effects common to other anxiety treatments. 
• Offer neuroprotection: CBN may protect neural pathways and slow the progression of certain neurodegenerative symptoms. A 2005 study found that 5 mg administered daily for over 12 weeks significantly delayed the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) symptoms in rats.

CBN's combination of benefits makes it an excellent natural choice for better sleep and deeper relaxation.

How long does it take for CBN to kick in?

If you take CBN gummies before bed, expect to wait 30–60 minutes before the sedative effects begin to take hold. This means that you can take your CBN about an hour before your usual bedtime to establish a consistent sleep routine. The sleep-promoting effects typically peak around two hours after consumption, which maintains restful sleep through the night.

The method of consumption you choose affects how quickly you'll feel the soothing effects of CBN. Smoking offers quick relief, but many people prefer CBN edibles because of their long-lasting benefits, despite their slower onset.

Several other factors influence how quickly CBN will help you drift off:

• Your metabolism and body weight
• Whether you've eaten recently (a full stomach can delay absorption)
• Your natural sleep-wake cycle
• Your individual sensitivity to cannabinoids
• The specific dosage you're taking

The longer-lasting effects of CBN edibles make them ideal for maintaining sleep quality through the night. For optimal therapeutic benefits, take them at the same time each evening and start with a low dose to find your ideal balance for restorative sleep.

What are the side effects of CBN?

CBN is safe even at higher doses, but some people might experience mild side effects when they take more than they need for relief. They are rare and temporary but could impact your sleep quality and how you feel the next morning.

Here are the potential side effects of taking too much CBN:

• Morning grogginess (sometimes called a "CBN hangover")
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Difficulty waking up
• Dry mouth during sleep
• Mild dizziness when getting up
• Slower morning reaction times
• Temporary memory haziness after waking
• Trouble focusing the next day
• Changes in blood pressure
• Eye dryness during sleep
• Digestive changes overnight

To get the best sleep benefits without these effects, start with a small dose of CBN. Most people find their ideal CBN sleep dose between 2–5 mg. This amount provides enough relaxation for restful sleep and wakes you up refreshed and alert.

With our low-dose Sleep gummies, you don’t have to worry about adverse effects or anything else that may ruin your perfectly soothing cannabis experience. Each gummy combines 25 mg of CBD, 5 mg of CBN, and melatonin to calm your mind, enhance relaxation, and support deep, restful sleep.

Our melatonin gummies are a more straightforward option to naturally regulate your sleep cycle and wake up refreshed.

The best CBN gummies for sleep

If you’re looking for the best CBN gummies to support sleep, always choose nama™’s consistency and quality. Our cannabis products offer precise dosing and sustained effects, so you can maintain a steady sleep routine without morning grogginess.

Here's why our CBN gummies stand out in quality and effectiveness:

• Each gummy is dosed with precise, even amounts of CBN and supporting cannabinoids. This provides consistent and reliable effects for better sleep-aid routine control. You know exactly how much you take each time.
• Our formula includes balanced amounts of CBD and melatonin. When their benefits are combined, these ingredients work together naturally to help you relax more deeply and sleep better through the night.
• Our gummies are made with organic hemp and free from artificial additives. 
• A gradual-release design supports sustained effects throughout the night.
• Every batch is verified through third-party lab testing to guarantee accurate cannabinoid content, purity, and safety.

Are you ready to experience the restorative power of CBN? Try our Sleep gummies with CBN and CBD for a mellow, more restful chill.

“I’m very happy with the sleep gummies, I have a hard time falling asleep and these gummies make me feel relaxed and sleepy so I can get a good night's sleep, and they taste good too.”

—Christine S.

Where to buy CBN for sleep

Looking for premium CBN gummies to support restful sleep? At nama, quality is at the heart of everything we do. Our experts oversee every step of production, from selecting high-quality hemp strains to rigorous final testing—all in the name of making sure our CBN products meet the highest standards of quality and consistency. 

We source hemp from small American farms in Colorado and New Jersey that follow organic, non-GMO cultivation practices. Each batch of our CBN sleep gummies undergoes comprehensive third-party lab testing to verify potency and purity. Our CBN gummies are federally legal and available nationwide (except in Kansas and Idaho).

With nama, you can trust that you’re getting premium-quality cannabis gummies crafted for better nights and brighter mornings.

Shop now to discover the perfect dose for deep, restorative sleep.

Resources

Wong H, Cairns BE. Cannabidiol, cannabinol and their combinations act as peripheral analgesics in a rat model of myofascial pain. Arch Oral Biol. 2019 Aug;104:33-39. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.05.028. Epub 2019 May 28. PMID: 31158702.

Weydt P, Hong S, Witting A, Möller T, Stella N, Kliot M. Cannabinol delays symptom onset in SOD1 (G93A) transgenic mice without affecting survival. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Other Motor Neuron Disord. 2005 Sep;6(3):182-4. doi: 10.1080/14660820510030149. PMID: 16183560.

Arnold, J. C., V., C., Anderson, L. L., A., M., Udoh, M., Sharman, L. A., Raymond, J. S., Doohan, P. T., Ametovski, A., & McGregor, I. S. (2024). A sleepy cannabis constituent: Cannabinol and its active metabolite influence sleep architecture in rats. Neuropsychopharmacology, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41386-024-02018-7

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