Researchers and herbalists have been tinkering with sleep remedies for centuries. What started as chamomile tea or a valerian root sachet has expanded into a much wider palette of plant‑based helpers, and our understanding of how they work continues to evolve. CBD and CBN are cannabinoids that interact with the body's endocannabinoid system and may promote a calmer mental state. Moreover, ashwagandha is an adaptogen with compounds that appear to influence GABA receptors and ease stress. Instead of trying to "knock you out," these ingredients aim to support your natural wind‑down process.
That's why you'll increasingly see blends rather than single‑ingredient products. Studies suggest that CBD may help with certain sleep issues, that ashwagandha can help adults fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality, and that CBN is often used in nighttime formulas, though modern research is sparse. When combined thoughtfully, they address different parts of the nighttime routine: calming mental chatter, easing the transition into sleep, and supporting deeper rest.
This evolving approach is embodied in Dreamscape, a hemp‑derived gummy that blends CBD, CBN, and a measured amount of THC with ashwagandha and chamomile. The Dreamscape formulation is designed to support a calm wind-down and deeper relaxation, while ashwagandha and chamomile help ease the transition into sleep. Each ingredient plays a specific role: CBD promotes a calmer mental state, CBN is often associated with deeper sleep, and ashwagandha helps quiet mental chatter. By bringing ancient adaptogens and modern cannabinoids together, Dreamscape reflects how "sleep science" is moving beyond single solutions toward gentle, well‑rounded support.
Understanding the Stages of Sleep
To appreciate why these ingredients work well together, it helps to know what happens after your head hits the pillow. Sleep cycles through different stages, each with unique functions.
Stage 1 (N1): Light sleep
The first stage of sleep is brief, often lasting just one to seven minutes. Your body hasn't fully relaxed yet, but brain activity and muscle movement begin to slow. You're easy to wake during this phase.
Stage 2 (N2): Deeper relaxation
Stage 2 brings a more subdued state. Body temperature drops, muscles relax, and heart and breathing rates slow. This stage can last 10–25 minutes in the first cycle and often makes up about half of an adult's total sleep.
Stage 3 (N3): Deep sleep
Also known as slow‑wave or delta sleep, Stage 3 is the most restorative. Muscle tone, pulse, and breathing rate decrease, and brain activity shows distinctive delta waves. Experts believe deep sleep is critical for physical recovery and immune function. You spend most of your time in deep sleep during the first half of the night; later cycles shorten N3 and lengthen REM.
Stage 4: REM sleep
During REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, brain activity picks up to near‑waking levels. Your eyes dart under closed lids while most muscles remain paralyzed. REM sleep is known for vivid dreaming and is believed to support memory, learning, and creativity. You usually don't enter REM until about 80 minutes after falling asleep, and the duration of REM periods lengthens throughout the night.
Why Dreamscape Helps
A balanced sleep cycle requires moving smoothly through all of these stages. Disruptions—whether from stress, irregular schedules, or environmental factors—can interfere with both the depth and continuity of sleep. Dreamscape gummies are designed to support your body's natural progression through the night:
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Winding down (Stages 1 & 2): CBD and ashwagandha help calm the mind and body, making it easier to relax and drift into light sleep.
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Supporting deeper sleep (Stage 3): CBN works alongside a modest dose of THC to encourage a more immersive sleep. Research suggests THC/CBN combinations are linked to improved subjective sleep quality.
- Enhancing dream phases (REM): The measured THC dose can enrich dream vividness and recall, while chamomile offers a gentle, familiar sense of calm.
As always, natural supplements work best alongside good sleep habits: maintain a consistent bedtime, create a dark and quiet sleep environment, and minimize screen time before bed. With thoughtful use, Dreamscape can be a gentle ally in your journey toward calmer evenings and more restorative nights.
Can you take it every night?
These ingredients are generally used to support the body's normal patterns rather than override them. Research on ashwagandha shows that the benefits actually improve with consistent use over time. A study tracked people using ashwagandha over several months and found that sleep improvements were sustained and even increased over that period.
The same pattern shows up with CBD. Research followed people using CBD for sleep and nervous tension over time and found that the improvements were maintained.
What can help is using your gummy as part of a broader sleep routine. Taking it at the same time each night, dimming the lights an hour before bed, putting your phone away, and doing some light stretching or reading, all of this together creates a signal to your body that it's time to wind down. The gummy supports that process through multiple biological pathways, but it works even better when you're also creating the right environment and sleep habits.
How to Incorporate Dreamscape into your Routine?
The simplest way to use it is to take one gummy about 30 to 60 minutes before you actually want to be asleep. Then give that window a little respect. Dim the lights. Put your phone across the room, or at least out of your hand. Do something that feels genuinely calming, not scrolling through your phone, watching 40 videos in a row. A few pages of a book, light stretching, even just sitting with quieter music, helps. You don't need a perfect routine. You need to make it easier for your body to shift gears.
Some people notice a difference the first night. For others, it's more subtle at first and becomes clearer over a few days as their sleep becomes more consistent. Dreamscape is formulated for people who are ready to prioritize their sleep again, want something that works with their body rather than against it, and are tired of feeling tired. Because you deserve to wake up actually feeling rested.
References
Cheah, K. L., Norhayati, M. N., Husniati Yaacob, L., & Abdul Rahman, R. (2021). Effect of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract on sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLOS ONE, 16(9), e0257843. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257843
Suni, E. (2023, December 8). Stages of sleep: What happens in a sleep cycle. Sleep Foundation. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/stages-of-sleep
THC and CBN associated with improved sleep quality. (2025, October 14). NORML. https://norml.org/news/2025/10/09/clinical-trials-cannabis-formulations-dominant-in-thc-and-cbn-but-not-cbd-associated-with-improved-sleep-quality
