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Portland's Luminous Botanicals stands out from the growing crowd of marijuana-infused topicals by making the only formula for edible, topical and sensual application. With 25 milligrams of cannabinoids per milliliter, it's also one of the strongest liquid concentrations available, especially useful as a comedown from 420.
As an edible...
Both formulas taste slightly spicy, without the flavor of marijuana extract. Their mix of essential nut oils is a secret, but it goes down easy, and ingredient information is available for those with nut allergies. When deciding which formula to try orally, it depends whether you want to feel focused or high. With 750 mg THC in a one-ounce bottle, the Sky Blend will act as the usual medible—half a dropperful will relax your mind and body, giving a mellow, distracted mental high for a couple hours. Use a full dropper to relieve menstrual cramps or sore muscles. It can get spacy after the first hour, and smoking a bowl at any point will kick your high beyond functionality.
On the other hand, after ingesting only half a dropperful of the balanced Meadow Blend—the 1-ounce bottle has the same amount of cannabanoids, divided between THC and CBD—the cobwebs were cleared out of my mind. I felt calm and focused within 30 minutes, and experienced an invigorating rush when the THC hit me. I didn't have much chronic pain at the time, and I noticed that the CBD acted more as a head-clearing cup of coffee, keeping me from biting my nails while I whisked through my to-do list. I can be short-tempered, and the balanced dose of CBD and THC lengthened my fuse, making me more patient and flexible. For those with creative blocks and deadlines ahead, the Meadow formula is great for settling nerves and getting your gears in motion.
As a topical...
Either blend can be used as a relaxing massage oil, which becomes a light, workable consistency once warmed. For relief of external ailments like sore muscles and bruising, go for the Sky Blend since THC is stronger as a topical. Half a dropperful rubbed on my neck eased any kinks and loosened my shoulders. Others have reported that Meadow can be used to soothe irritated skin, and that CBD has been effective at getting rid of rashes and even ringworm.
As a sexual lubricant...
The Sky Blend is a truly good time, whether flying solo or with a partner. After five minutes or so, one feels a heightened sensitivity, and every touch has more impact. The oil prolongs endurance and delays climax for both parties, and once it happens, both males and females have said their climax was sustained longer than usual. I can verify that the female peak is particularly intense when a healthy dropperful of Cannabis Cure-All is in play.
Those who have tried "cooling" and "warming" condoms eventually learned how terrible-smelling those chemical lubricants can be. Meadow is basically an all-natural lube, without any significant effects on the sensual experience. Considering the appeal of organic, locally made bath products, there's something to be said for a farm-to-bedroom lube.
GET IT: Sky Blend is typically sold for $65 a bottle, and the Meadow Blend for $75. Available at more than 20 dispensaries in the Portland area; see luminousbotanicals.com.
WWeek 2015