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Best Indica Strains for Sleep in 2026



Out of 11,892 indica strains in our database, we filtered for those with Sleepy and Relaxed effects and ranked them by THC potency. Here are the top picks for a restful night's sleep.

Why Indica for Sleep?
Indica strains are known for full-body relaxation. Browse all indicas on our Indica page or filter by the Sleepy effect.

Top 15 Indica Strains for Sleep

NameSpeciesTHCCBDTop Effects
Kandy Quakeindica90–90%—Calm, Happy, Relaxed
King Louis Xiii Strain Cartridgeindica70–90%Up to 1.0%Calm, Happy, Relaxed
Ape Strain Roveindica82–82%—Calm, Happy, Relaxed
Merlins Blue Magicindica60–75%—Calm, Relaxed, Sedated
Pack Muleindica65–65%—Calm, Relaxed, Focused
Blaze Strainindica60–60%—Calm, Relaxed, Content
Marshmallow OGindica37–37%—Uplifted, Happy, Relaxed
Platinum Oreozindica28–32%0.1–0.5%Calm, Relaxed, Focused
Strongest Indica Strain In The Worldindica25–32%Up to 0.5%Calm, Relaxed, Focused
Automatic Bangindica22–30%0.1–0.5%Happy, Relaxed, Creative
Mr. Carter OGindica30–30%—Creative, Euphoric, Relaxed
Peach Crescendoindica25–30%—Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed
Chemdawg X Gsc Strainindica22–30%Up to 0.5%Calm, Giggly, Relaxed
Garlic Mushroom Onion Strainindica22–30%Up to 0.5%Calm, Relaxed, Focused
Garlic Weed Strainindica25–30%Up to 0.5%Calm, Relaxed, Creative

Strain Spotlights

Kandy Quake  indica

THC: 90–90%
Effects: Calm, Happy, Relaxed, Euphoric, Sleepy
Flavors: Berry, Grape, Citrus

King Louis Xiii Strain Cartridge  indica

THC: 70–90%  |  CBD: Up to 1.0%
Effects: Calm, Happy, Relaxed, Uplifted, Euphoric
Flavors: Berry, Grape, Woody

Ape Strain Rove  indica

THC: 82–82%
Effects: Calm, Happy, Relaxed, Euphoric, Sleepy
Flavors: Berry, Skunk, Grape

Merlins Blue Magic  indica

THC: 60–75%
Effects: Calm, Relaxed, Sedated, Creative, Euphoric
Flavors: Menthol, Pepper, Grape

Pack Mule  indica

THC: 65–65%
Effects: Calm, Relaxed, Focused, Uplifted, Creative
Flavors: Woody, Citrus, Diesel

Blaze Strain  indica

THC: 60–60%
Effects: Calm, Relaxed, Content, Peaceful, Tranquil
Flavors: Sweet, Woody, Herbal

Tips for Using Cannabis as a Sleep Aid

  • Start with a low dose (2.5–5 mg THC) and increase gradually.
  • Consume 30–60 minutes before your target bedtime.
  • Pair with a consistent sleep routine — dim lights, no screens.
  • Strains high in the terpene myrcene may enhance sedation.
  • Explore more Relaxed strains for daytime calm.
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