CBN

CBN products built around meaningful doses for deeper calming support. Often called the sleep cannabinoid, CBN is commonly used for evening relaxation and sleep support.

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Angel - Zzz... Tincture

A CBD + CBN tincture made specifically for evening and nighttime use. Includes magnesium, lavender, and zinc to complement CBN for evening calming.

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Canna River - Sleep Softgels

100 mg of cannabinoids per serving, including 50 mg of CBN. A simple, pre-measured option for people who prefer capsules over oils or gummies.

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Free Bloom - Berry Balsam Gummies

100 mg of CBD + CBN per gummy with lavender-infused organic cane sugar and real fruit flavoring. A high-potency nighttime formula with thoughtfully selected ingredients.

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New to CBN?

CBN is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids found in cannabis and has become especially popular in products designed for evening and nighttime use. Here's what to know before choosing a CBN product.

What Is CBN?

CBN, or cannabinol, is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in cannabis. It is chemically related to CBD and THC but has its own properties and is usually present in much smaller amounts.

Modern CBN products use concentrated CBN alongside CBD and other cannabinoids to create formulas with specific cannabinoid ratios.

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Why Is CBN Used at Night?

CBN has developed a reputation as the “sleep cannabinoid,” and nighttime products are by far its most common use.

The evidence is more complicated than the marketing. Research on isolated CBN remains limited, and many popular CBN products combine it with CBD, THC, herbs, or other ingredients, making it difficult to determine exactly what CBN contributes on its own.

Our customers nevertheless consistently choose higher-CBN formulas for evening and nighttime use.

Cannabinoids & Sleep: What Does the Evidence Actually Say? →

How Much CBN Should I Take?

There isn't an established universal dose of CBN. Products also vary considerably in their ratios of CBN to CBD and other cannabinoids.

Rather than focusing only on the amount of CBN, look at the total cannabinoid content of the formula and start with a serving appropriate for your experience.

Our CBD dosing guide explains our broader approach to finding a meaningful cannabinoid dose.

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CBN, CBD, or Both?

Most of the CBN products we carry don't use CBN alone. Instead, they combine it with CBD or other cannabinoids.

CBD forms the base of many nighttime formulas, while CBN changes the cannabinoid profile toward the types of products customers most commonly choose in the evening. Different ratios let you choose between a primarily CBD product and one where CBN makes up a substantial portion of the formula.

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Does CBN Need THC to Work?

No good evidence establishes that CBN requires THC to “activate” it. Cannabinoids can interact with one another, but the popular idea that trace THC is necessary for other cannabinoids to work goes well beyond what the evidence supports.

That's why THC-free products can still combine CBD, CBN, CBG, and other cannabinoids without relying on THC as an essential ingredient.

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Common Questions

Is CBN intoxicating?

CBN is generally not considered intoxicating in the way THC is. Most people don't report the characteristic “high” associated with THC, although CBN products may feel relaxing or make some people feel sleepy.

The overall experience can also depend on the other cannabinoids and ingredients included in the formula.

Will CBN make me groggy the next morning?

Some customers specifically choose CBN because they find it relaxing at night without feeling groggy the next morning.

If you're particularly sensitive to CBN, try a smaller serving or switch to a lower-CBN formula like Canna River Calm or a CBN-free option like Angel CBD Isolate.

How long does CBN take to work?

That depends partly on how you take it. Tinctures may be noticed sooner, while gummies and capsules have to pass through the digestive system before their cannabinoids are absorbed.

Many people take their CBN in the evening with dinner to improve absorption and give it time to work before bed.

What's the difference between CBN and melatonin?

CBN and melatonin are completely different compounds. CBN is a cannabinoid found in cannabis, while melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the body that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

Some nighttime supplements combine the two, but CBN does not contain melatonin unless melatonin has been separately added to the formula. None of the CBN products we carry rely on melatonin as their primary ingredient.

Can CBN make me fail a drug test?

If drug testing matters to you, don't assume that a product labeled THC-free carries zero risk. Product testing has detection limits, and cannabinoid drug testing can be more complicated than simply asking whether THC appears on a product's ingredient list.

We recommend reviewing the product's laboratory results and understanding the limitations of “THC-free” claims before using any cannabinoid product when a positive drug test would have serious consequences.

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