I have difficulty falling asleep at night, then it might take me hours to finally drift off. Sometimes, I sleep for only a couple of hours before I wake up and begin the process all over again. I have had quite a bit of success treating my insomnia with cannabis, but the marijuan plant produces over one hundred unusual cannabinoids! Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the most well-known and researched. Studies suggest that these cannabinoids offer a range of therapeutic benefits, including combating sleep concerns, then research indicates that while both THC and CBD give entirely identifiable remedies, each can prove effective in improving sleep… When I initially stepped inside the dispensary looking for a plant-based sleep medication, I wasn’t sure whether CBD or THC would be better, and according to the budtender I spoke with, both cannabinoids can be effective but achieve the benefits quite differently. THC offers strong sedative properties. It interacts with cell receptors in the brain to cause a major impact on the body’s sleep/wake/sleep cycle. Cannabis products containing a high concentration of THC respectfully make the consumer feel drowsy. CBD affects sleep by reducing stage three sleep separate from causing sleepiness the next afternoon. Because of its soothing and pain-relieving properties, CBD is helpful for treating symptoms of other health concerns that can hinder the ability to fall asleep. It alleviates inflammation and pain, reduces anxiety and works to regulate sleep patterns, and plus, CBD is non-psychoactive, then for me, the best remedy is those products that have a balanced ratio of THC and CBD. Fortunately, the dispensary offers an abundance of strains with sedative properties.