8 Best CBD Oils For Sleep That Help You Stay Calm Before Bed*

Lack of sleep won't just make you grumpy, it can also impact brain function, immunity, and metabolic health (and that's just the start of the list). Adding a sleep aid, like CBD oils for sleep, is an easy way to support your snooze by putting your body into a relaxed state.*

Hemp CBD or cannabidiol is a nonpsychoactive cannabinoid in the hemp plant. Hemp plant extracts are combined with a carrier oil—such as coconut-derived MCT oil (and sometimes other ingredients such as flavorings)—to make CBD oil or tinctures.

This final product can be taken orally, often administered under the tongue using a dropper or added to food and beverages.

Types of hemp extracts include full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and CBD isolates. Full-spectrum oils feature all the native compounds in the aerial parts of the hemp plant, including phytocannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and essential oils.

Additionally, full-spectrum hemp may contain up to 0.3% THC by dry weight (i.e., trace levels). Broad-spectrum oils offer the same rundown of extracts but remove the THC.

As the name suggests, CBD Isolate only has cannabidiol and no other plant-based compounds from hemp.

Studies have found that the most common self-reported reasons people take hemp CBD include stress relief, relaxation, and better sleep goals. Research1 suggests that CBD has a calming effect on the central nervous system, which may support improved sleep.

Studies on how the hemp plant affects sleep are few in number and have resulted in mixed findings. The way cannabis and phytocannabinoids impact sleep continues to be an early and ongoing area of research.

What we do know? A large case series study1 published in the Permanente Journal found that taking 25 to 75 milligrams of hemp CBD per day can promote mental and physical relaxation.

Additionally, both a 2017 review2 of cannabis research and a small study from 20223 determined that CBD was a promising treatment for insomnia.

Plus, many CBD oils formulated for sleep also boast other complementary ingredients that support rest or relaxation, such as valerian root, chamomile4, lemon balm5, passion flower, and ashwagandha. Just note that many formulas also boast melatonin, which is not recommended for regular or long-term use.

Inspired by the "Cornbread Mafia," a band of cultivators who grew cannabis in Kentucky through decades of prohibition, Cornbread Hemp creates USDA-certified organic CBD products using Kentucky-grown hemp. "Our supply chain is less than 100 miles from hemp farm to processing lab to order fulfillment—resulting in a very sustainable product," says co-founder Jim Higdon.

Opt for Cornbread Hemp's Whole Flower CBD Oil, which is available in two strengths, to support a relaxed state*. Made with just two ingredients—organic hemp and organic MCT oil—the full-spectrum pick has a slightly earthy flavor of hemp and comes with a demarcated dropper to help measure out the appropriate dosage.

Although this product doesn't boast any additional sleep-supporting botanicals (because their premium organic hemp takes the lead), the formula is a top pick for those who want a clean formula with minimal ingredients. Plus, it's available with a subscribe option to save you 25% on every order.

While most brands opt for MCT oil for their tinctures, Batch switches things up with a hemp-seed-oil-based tincture—and that's not the only way Batch sets itself apart from competitors. The broad-spectrum Dream Oil includes both added botanicals (black seed oil) and a unique terpene blend of terpinolene, myrcene, and linalool.

The final product is available in two concentrations: a gentle 16.6 mg of hemp CBD or a strong 50 mg of hemp CBD. Either way, you'll get a smooth peppermint finish from the added organic peppermint oil.

Highly-rated for its delightful mint flavor, this pick from Joy Organics is a great moderate-potency pick. The formula includes only three ingredients: USDA Organic-certified broad-spectrum hemp CBD, organic extra virgin olive oil, and organic peppermint essential oil. In addition to loving the flavor, reviewers have great things to say about this tincture's impact on their sleep, including several people who say they've experienced reduced symptoms of insomnia.*

Along with offering 33 mg of CBD per serving, FOCL's special sleep formula also incorporates 6 mg of CBD per serving. Depending on whether you're comfortable with trace amounts of CBD, you can also choose between a broad- or full-spectrum hemp CBD.

Naturally sweetened with stevia, the MCT oil-based tincture also includes organic lavender and organic peppermint. These additions not only give the product a minty taste, but they also provide other sleep-supporting benefits.* Plus, the brand says they can be taken with other FOCL products—like the formula featured in our guide to the best CBD gummies for sleep. (Note: We have another CBN formula on the list, but it also contains melatonin.)

Charlotte's Web was started by seven brothers who developed a unique strain, or cultivar, of U.S.-grown hemp. Today the Colorado-based hemp CBD company has an expansive offering of gummies, topicals, capsules, and tinctures, with many available in extra-strength potencies.

The brand's strongest offering is the 60 mg CBD Oil, a full-spectrum product available in three unique flavors: mint chocolate, orange blossom, and lemon twist. Best for those who are more familiar with CBD, the USDA-certified organic formula is also vegan and gluten-free.

Every bottle of cbdMD's Sleep Aid boasts 1,500 mg of broad-spectrum hemp combined with MCT carrier oil. The latter helps the body better absorb the hemp plant bioactives, which are fat-soluble. A win considering CBD isn't the only phytocannabinoid in the hemp extract; it also features cannabinol, or CBN, a phytochemical compound that also helps promote sleepiness6.*

What's more, the oil also includes an array of other botanicals, including valerian root, chamomile, hops, lemon balm, and passionflower. The hardest part will be deciding which flavor of the supercharged formula you'll want to try first: berry or mint.

Just be warned the tincture also has a hefty dose of melatonin. Though melatonin is a popular sleep supplement, it is not safe for everyday use. Instead, this oil may be a good fit for helping to reset your sleep schedule during travel, for specific sleep interruptions, or at the recommendation of your doctor.

Green Roads is known for its pharmacist-formulated products. Not only does compounding pharmacist and co-founder Laura Fuentes help create the formulas, but the brand also boasts two additional pharmacists: Anthony Alfonso and Megan Alfonso.

A recent release, the Sweet Sleep CBD Oil is a broad-spectrum pick that also boasts CBD and vitamin E, an antioxidant, along with sunflower seed oil and lecithin to promote the bioavailability of the fat-soluble cannabinoid. The blue-raspberry-flavored formula is packaged in a glass bottle with a marked dropper that helps dole out the exact dosage needed.

It also has 2.5 mg of melatonin, so the oil is best for instances where you need to reset your sleep schedule or while traveling. Luckily, the Sweet Sleep CBD Oil is available in travel-friendly 15-ml bottles (as well as larger 30-ml bottles ) for taking on the go.

Founded by personal trainer and health coach Brittany Carbone, Tonic CBD was launched in 2017 using hemp grown on Carbone's family farm, Tricolla Farms, in upstate New York. One of the first private hemp farms licensed in the state, Tricolla Farms practices biodynamic farming techniques and embraces sustainable practices, including not growing more than it can process and following a 'nothing wasted' philosophy.

The Tonic CBD Chill Tonic combines full-spectrum hemp CBD with an array of botanicals, including black seed oil, lemon balm, and passionflower to promote a relaxed state.* The tincture also features ashwagandha, a popular Ayurvedic adaptogen shown to improve sleep quality7. To infuse sweetness and flavor into the oil, the tonic adds maple syrup to it, which gives a mild, sweet taste. "The sweet taste is something we get a lot of positive feedback on from our many loyal Chill customers," says Carbone.

CBD affects everyone differently, so it's a good idea to start with a low dosage if you're new to hemp. Slumber 3:1 Full Spectrum CBD & CBN Tincture comes in three strengths, and includes a gentle, moderate, and strong option. 

In addition to full-spectrum CBD and CBN, the sweet mint-flavored product contains a proprietary blend of organic MCT oil, beta-caryophyllene, and natual flavors. Available with a reduced subscription option, the tincture ships in a glass bottle with a dropper for direct application under the tongue.

Sleep is essential to whole-body health and your overall well-being, making it extra important to get quality sleep every night. If you want to promote a more restful slumber, the best CBD oils for sleep can help by putting you into a relaxed state before bed.*

3/6: Our team updated the product template to flag whether a product is organic, as well as adding information on the cost per mg of CBD. We also added a new pick with CBD & CBN that doesn't contain melatonin.