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3Leaf’s Best Edibles for Sleep

It’s amazing what a good night’s sleep can do for a person. Six to eight hours of sleep increases our ability to focus and manage multiple demanding tasks at once; and, well-rested people are typically more patient and pleasant to be around. Yet restful, uninterrupted sleep is something many of us rarely achieve. According to The American Sleep Association, 50 to 70 million people across the U.S. suffer from sleep disorders. With cannabis legalized to some capacity in 33 States today, we’re seeing more people turn to cannabis products to help them sleep. Its medicinal properties make cannabis a highly effective sleep aid, and it offers a natural alternative to prescription medication.

 

At 3Leaf, we’re able to connect with people who are willing to share their stories on how cannabis products improve their health and wellbeing. In these conversations, we’ve found a common thread between everyone who tries our Coconut Oatmeal Cookie and Quinoa Granola Bite. We hear that they have helped people achieve a peaceful night’s rest.

 

Here are three reasons why our original healthy edibles make an effective, natural sleep aid.

 

Healthy, high-quality ingredients to keep you satisfied and full.

 

When we set out to create 3Leaf, we promised ourselves that we would only make edibles that contain the highest quality, extensively natural ingredients. We live by this rule and apply it to both the food ingredients and the cannabis distillate that goes into our edible products.

 

Our Coconut Oatmeal Cookie and Quinoa Granola Bite contain hearty, high-protein ingredients like oats and quinoa and nuts. Whole-foods such as these keep you full for longer, so you won’t wake up in the middle of the night craving a snack. And these edibles are naturally sweetened with agave nectar. The fact that they aren’t loaded with refined sugar means that you’ll avoid those crazy sugar spikes – definitely not ideal if you’re trying to relax before bedtime.

 

In addition to high-quality food ingredients, we only infuse our edibles with the cleanest cannabis extract possible. The distillate infused in every 3Leaf edible comes from California-grown cannabis refined through CO2 super-critical extraction. This intricate process creates a clean, pure oil unlike any other cannabis extract. Distillate is known for reaching up to 99% potency. And the extraction process ensures that what’s left is a solventless oil with no harmful residues. The distillate is then tested at a lab to ensure that it is free of pesticides, heavy metals, and microbes. If you have a lot on your mind at the end of the day, the last thing we want to do is add another worry, which is why we’ve taken multiple steps to make sure our edibles are absolutely safe.

 

3Leaf's Coconut Oatmeal Cookies make the best edibles for sleep because they contain 10 milligrams of pure THC distillate, whole food ingredients, and low-sugar.

 

Precisely dosed with pure distillate for an effective experience.

 

The key to achieving the effects you want from cannabis is knowing how to dose. Luckily, edibles offer a great way to manage dosing. It’s easier to eat an edible with the same dose every time than it is to roll the same amount of flower into a joint and inhale the same amount every time. Moreover, edibles sold on the legal cannabis market must be precisely and consistently dosed to be considered compliant with California regulations. As per the California Department of Public Health, edibles cannot contain more than 10 milligrams of THC per piece and 100 milligrams of THC per package. And the Bureau of Cannabis Control implements strict laboratory testing to ensure that edibles meet these dosing requirements. When you purchase edibles from a licensed cannabis retailer, the dose that’s marked on the front of the package is the dose you can expect.

 

A 10mg dosed edible is ideal for achieving restful sleep. You can expect to experience the calming, sedative effects of cannabis from a 10mg dose. Typically, you will feel relaxed within half-an-hour to 45 minutes after eating a 3Leaf Coconut Oatmeal Cookie or Quinoa Granola Bite, dosed with 10mg of THC per edible. Shortly after, you should find yourself relaxed enough to fall asleep.

 

3Leaf's Quinoa Granola Bites make the best edibles for sleep because they are an effective, natural sleep aid. They contain high protein ingredients to keep you full for longer, and they have 10 milligrams of pure THC distillate for an effective cannabis experience.

 

Edibles provide a cannabis experience that lasts longer compared to all other consumption methods.

 

With cannabis, different consumption methods result in different experiences. The effects of smoking last between one and three hours, usually peaking within the first 20 minutes. Edibles have a longer onset time but their effects can last for up to eight hours. It can take 30 to 90 minutes to feel the effects of edibles, depending on various factors such as how much you’ve had to eat that day and how tired you are, so plan accordingly.

 

Mark, a 39-year-old who lives in San Diego and works as a software developer, recently told us about how he added 3Leaf edibles to his night-time routine. He’ll eat one Quinoa Granola Bite two hours before going to bed. For him, it typically takes about 45 minutes to feel the effects, depending on how much he’s had to eat that day and how tired he is. Once the effects of the edible kick in, he’ll allow himself an hour to enjoy the relaxing and calming effects that the THC provides. Winding down after a long day helps him slip into a deep sleep, and the sedative effects of THC keeps him in a steady sleep throughout the night – no more waking up at 2 a.m. with a racing mind!

 

Want to try edibles for sleep but you’re unsure of where to start?

 

If you’re fairly new to cannabis, you may benefit from trying a 1:1 ratio-infused edible first. Ratio-infused edibles contain both THC and CBD. A 1:1 ratio has 5mg of THC and 5mg of CBD per piece. THC provides a psychoactive elevating experience typically known as a high. CBD, on the other hand, is non-intoxicating. Many people are drawn to CBD for its calming and pain relieving properties that they can enjoy without the high. But, research shows that THC elevates the healing properties of CBD. And, CBD balances the elevating effects of THC. If you’re interested in trying edibles to help you sleep, 3Leaf’s 1:1 ratio-infused Peanut Butter Cookie and Double Chocolate Cookie offer a great introduction to edibles. The equal ratio provides both relaxing and pain-relieving effects to help you get a peaceful sleep.

 

3Leaf's Double Chocolate Cookie make the best edibles for sleep because they are a perfect for new consumers who want to try edibles to help them sleep. Why? These ratio-infused edibles contain a blend of THC and CBD to to help you relax and simultaneously relieve pain.

 

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Providing Clarity on Cannabis Distillate

When it comes to cannabis there are many options to choose from today. There are different strains, various consumption methods, and products that come in a range of doses. But, for a clean and pure experience, nothing compares to cannabis distillate.

 

It all comes down to the extraction method. The cannabis plant contains hundreds of different compounds known as cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids that provide various medicinal and therapeutic effects. Through an extraction process called “short path distillation” or “fractional” these compounds are separated from the cannabis plant and isolated from one another. They are then further refined to create a cannabis concentrate that can reach up to 99% purity.

 

It’s possible that cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes can be separated from one another because each compound has a different boiling point. Once the compounds reach their boiling point they can be separated and then further refined using solvents such as butane, propane, high-proof alcohol, or carbon dioxide.

 

3Leaf uses distillate refined with carbon dioxide through a method called CO2 supercritical extraction. The cannabis is heated and pressurized with carbon dioxide, which is one of the safest solvents to use in the distillation process because it leaves behind no harmful residue. Instead, what’s left is a clean, consistent, and safe product.

 

Other solvent-based extraction methods, such as butane hash oil (BHO) and propane hash oil (PHO) produce cannabis concentrates that can also be used in edibles or consumed on their own. These concentrates vary in potency and consistency and come in various forms known as: shatter, budder, sap, and sugar. It takes an expert to ensure that no residual solvents are left during the refinement process because it is quite complex and dangerous, considering that butane and propane are extremely flammable. Another popular extraction method involves soaking cannabis in alcohol, either isopropyl or Everclear. The high-proof alcohol breaks down the cannabis compounds and eliminates much of the plant material. It is then purged through evaporation, which is a lengthy process that requires precise temperature control.

 

3Leaf uses distillate refined with carbon dioxide rather than butane, propane, or high-proof alcohol because it produces a pure final product with no residual solvents. Above all, we aim to provide consumers with a safe product that can be consumed without having to worry. Our approach also allows us to craft products where the food taste and experience is first and foremost.

 

We choose distillate comprised entirely of cannabinoids, either tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD), without any terpenes because we want a cannabis concentrate that provides the healing effects without the cannabis taste. When you enjoy a Quinoa Granola Bite you can taste the cranberries, walnuts, and dark chocolate; when you eat a Coconut Oatmeal Cookie you’ll taste coconut and a hint of white chocolate and agave; and when you eat a Strawberry or Blood Orange Fruit Jelly, you taste the refreshing flavors of real fruit.

 

The right food will keep you healthy and energized, and cannabis can provide a wide variety of healing effects that can make your day-to-day that much better. More consumers are seeking out micro- and low-dose edibles to promote their health and wellbeing, rather than for getting high. The key to effectively boosting your health and wellbeing with cannabis is proper dosage. Edibles infused with distillate are proven to be one of the most effective ways to achieve proper dosage. Both its level of purity and its ability to be evenly infused in products makes it ideal for achieving an effective and consistent cannabis experience.

 

The recommended starting dose for new consumers is between 2.5 and 5 mg per serving. This may not seem like alot but it’s important to remember that distillate can reach up to 99% potency, making it highly effective. 3Leaf spent months perfecting our dosing method to ensure that each of our edibles contain the amount of distillate specified on our labels. Moreover, all manufacturers are required to provide a Certificate of Analysis with every product order to prove that we adhere to the lab-testing and potency regulations required by the State of California.

 

It is our goal to provide you with a delicious edible that meets your exact needs and provides a consistently enjoyable and effective cannabis experience. Cannabis distillate allows us to craft tasty food products where you enjoy a food-first experience. Whether you’re enjoying one of our micro- or low-dose Fruit Jellies, or our healthy snacks dosed with 10 mg per piece, know that we choose each ingredient, cannabis included, with the intent of providing you with a premium cannabis experience.

 


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