Effect · wind down, switch off
Cannabis strains for relaxation
Relaxing effects are attributed in the literature mainly to β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, linalool and nerolidol. terpen.cloud scores strains by terpene profile and shows the matches with their pharmacy price. The anxiolytic effects of sedating terpenes feed in here, not into mood.
Which terpenes matter
β-Myrcene, β-caryophyllene (a CB2 agonist) and linalool contribute most to relaxing effects according to current evidence. In our scoring these three carry the most weight, followed by nerolidol.
Score distribution in the inventory
1166 strains scored
Very strong
9–10
40
Strong
7–9
285
Moderate
5–7
519
Weak
2–5
305
No match
< 2
17
Common questions
Which cannabis strains calm the most without making you tired?
Strains high in β-caryophyllene and linalool with a moderate β-myrcene level. β-Caryophyllene works through CB2 to modulate inflammation and stress, without a primary sedating effect. Pick relaxation as your main goal and leave sleep out as a secondary goal.
Does cannabis help against stress?
Studies (Russo 2011, Hutchison 2024) show stress-modulating effects for β-caryophyllene and linalool. The effect is terpene-driven, not THC-driven. terpen.cloud filters strains by their terpene profile, not by the fuzzy indica/sativa classification.