Lucene Gilbert / Published: Dec-13-2021

When it comes to sleep, we all need it. Studies show a quality night of rest has many health benefits, from stabilizing your mood and increasing blood sugar to even improving your stamina during exercise. But sometimes, we're all not wired to get a full night's sleep every night. Sometimes, our to-do list for the next day is on our minds. Or the howling from your neighbor's dog is keeping you up. Or maybe you've always been prone to insomnia. If you're one of the millions of people who have trouble sleeping, you should consider trying CBD for the cause.

There's a ton of research out there about the calming effects CBD has on one's nervous system. It can significantly help reduce anxiety linked to insomnia because of its impact on serotonin levels. However, outcomes may vary depending on the product type, person, and dose. While more research is needed, some studies indicate it improves sleep initially with sleep disorders.

But if you're still looking for a cannabinoid with more potent effects than CBD and lesser effects than THC, try its distant cousin CBN.

To understand CBN, think of it as the weaker version of THC. When THC components found in the cannabis plant age, they break down. This forms CBN - it's like 25% effective as THC, making it milder.

Unlike CBD, which is entirely non-psychoactive, CBN can produce mild psychoactive reactions in larger doses.

Some of the potential benefits from CBN observed in a few studies include:

• Sedative properties that could relieve conditions like insomnia.
• Relief in muscle and joint pain conditions like fibromyalgia.

• Neuroprotective properties for conditions like onset ALS, which affects the brain and spinal cord cells.

At Mensies, our Full-Spectrum CBD patches contain CBN to help with the pain point you're trying to solve. We also have patches available in full-spectrum Relax, designed to ease your body and soothe muscles for a rejuvenating state of relaxation. This patch is a 12-hour time-release and water resistant.

As always, you should consult with your doctor to see if you should be taking any CBD products. That’s especially important if you’re taking any medication since CBD can interact with certain ones, like those that carry a grapefruit warning.