- Getting a good night’s rest is vital for a healthy body and mind.
- In today’s frenetic world, we are increasingly exposed to stress and hurry, which can seriously affect sleep quality.
- Currently, one in three people around the world has trouble sleeping. Find out below how terpenes can help you deal with insomnia.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia, either chronic or temporary – normally as a result of a period of stress – is one of the biggest challenges facing society. Also known as sleeplessness, it can take the form of sleep-onset insomnia – difficulty in falling asleep – and middle-of-the-night-insomnia – regularly waking up for more than 30 minutes at night.
How does insomnia affect your quality of life?
Closely linked to anxiety and depression, insomnia is often described as a vicious circle in which a stressful situation can lead to poor sleep, and prolonged sleep deprivation to irritability, emotional instability and even depression. Not getting enough sleep or sleeping poorly can cause symptoms including:
- Not feeling well-rested after a night's sleep
- Daytime tiredness and sleepiness
- Irritability, sadness and anxiety
- Difficulty focusing on tasks and remembering things
- Increased every-day accidents and errors
- Constant worry
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What are cannabis terpenes?
Can terpenes help you beat insomnia?
It is widely known that certain cannabis strains have the ability to induce sleep. Until quite recently, this narcotic effect was attributed to cannabinoids, but thanks to the growing body of research on cannabis and its therapeutic qualities, we now know that terpenes, too, can contribute largely to a good night's sleep.
Terpenes can be taken alone or in combination with cannabinoids, and can be either smoked or vaped – as well as swallowed as bud. Nowadays, there are many companies which provide cannabis-derived terpene concentrates, and cannabis essential oil is a legal product easily available from most retailers in the industry. Terpenes are non-psychoactive compounds and, thus, these types of oils are particularly well suited to those seeking to benefit from the therapeutic qualities of terpenes with none of the psychoactive effects induced by some cannabinoids.
Which terpenes can help you beat insomnia?
Found in several cannabis plants, the terpenes listed below have a sedative, narcotic effect that can contribute to better sleep:
Terpinolene: While it is found in vary small amounts in cannabis, terpinolene has a strong sedative effect. It gives off a woody scent with hints of flowers and citrus, and can be found in plant species including tea tree, apples, rosemary and lilacs – as well as in two of our favourite whales: Moby Dick and Purple Moby Dick.
Myrcene: As explained in this post, myrcene is the terpene behind the couch lock effect associated to cannabis. Highly sedative and relaxing, it has the ability to soothe the muscles and prepare the body for a restful sleep. Check out our Dinagirl Gorilla for high amounts of myrcene.
Caryophyllene: This is the terpene that gives some cannabis strains their tangy edge. Among other therapeutic uses, caryophyllene can help reduce pain and stress, the perfect combination when you need to relax and rest body and mind. You can find high amounts of this terpene in California Hash Plant, one of the most caryophyllene rich strains in our assortment.
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