Sky, Meadow and Earth Blend Tinctures by Luminous Botanicals

Luminous Botanicals’ flagship Universal Tonic is made in three different blends: Sky (high THC), Meadow (1:1 THC:CBD), and Earth (high CBD). The line also includes sensual lubes and a highly concentrated honey-citrus syrup.

The history of the brand speaks for the all-round high-quality products that it manufactures. Founded in 2014 by friends Devan Anthony and Sally Alworth, the company’s primary policy has been to produce consistently dosed, CBD-rich oral therapeutics based on Anthony’s own therapeutic needs. At that time, CBD buds were hard to come by, so they grew, processed, and packaged them from home.

Arguably the brand’s most appealing feature is that the home-grown, seed-to-bottle kitchen witch ethos that spawned the brand has held on, even as it has scaled up to become ubiquitous in Oregon dispensaries.

For this review, I auditioned for all three tinctures. Here are the biggest takeaways.

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First impressions

The brand’s look is clean and straightforward, with each bottle housed in a clearly labeled white paper box identified by an accent color: blue for Sky Blend, green for Meadow Blend, and light gold for Earth Blend.

The carrier oils—almond and coconut—and botanical flavors are all organic, and the cannabis comes from small farms that specialize in holistic, eco-friendly, regenerative farming practices. The oils can be used orally, topically, and even in sensual situations.

The overall package is very idyllic and raises high expectations before the bottle’s seal is even broken.

Sky Blend tincture

While the Sky Blend tincture will certainly appeal to recreational users, the formulation has an unmistakably therapeutic vibe to it. When taken sublingually, the first hint of lemongrass smells with a gentle, underlying sweetness. The almond oil is pronounced and doesn’t necessarily absorb as quickly as a pure MCT infusion, but it does have a pleasant sweetness that makes the whole thing tasty.

My hit built up similar to a smoke session, but buzzed after the onset at a rate more akin to an edible high. The effects lasted about 2 – 2.5 hours and lasted for the rest of the day.

This blend has 18 milligrams of THC to 2 milligrams of CBD per serving, with a dropper that easily parses smaller doses. During testing, the thoughtful cannabinoid balance here contributed to a manageably cool mood boost that stopped short of euphoria, but could have been exploited into a more dynamic, psychotropic experience.

Of course, your results may vary, so dial in your optimal dose before taking it, or just start slow and build your high.

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Meadow Mixture Tincture

Much like the Sky Blend tincture, Meadow first delivers a grassy overture before loosening into an herbal exhale. The almond oil lingers sublingually but evaporates without fanfare in the dishes. This seems to be an optimal product for treating all types of food, as the aftertaste is mild enough to disappear behind both sweet and savory compositions.

A full dropper delivers 10 milligrams of THC to 10 milligrams of CBD and was seamlessly incorporated into a morning bowl of oatmeal even before I poured in the requisite cream and syrup. And since I was consuming it with food rather than sublingually, the effects came on as I would expect from an edible: gradually and with greater potency.

Personally, my experience with the Meadow Blend has been cashmere comfy. Instead of a swooning high, these effects were soft and delicate, fitting for the day with pink lenses that didn’t spoil or inhibit my perception. In that regard, this tincture felt like a wellness product—it was just astral enough to take my perception away from the daily nightmare of late capitalism, while restorative enough to keep my body in a delicate, work-worthy balance.

As always, your results may vary.

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Earth mix tincture

Luminous Botanicals’ CBD-rich Earth Blend tincture is another deliciously smooth almond oil-based infusion that can be applied topically or taken orally. For testing purposes, I tried sublingual applications as part of a daily wellness regimen and topical applications to treat both recurrent eczema and chronic tendinitis.

As part of a daily wellness regimen, the earth blend appeared to both support physical recovery after a workout and promote restful sleep. The mood effects were mild, so there was no heady high to speak of, just a mere hint of calm.

When applied topically, half a dropper daily relieved my eczema, and over the course of a week the inflation subsided. However, when applied topically to treat chronic pain, I found the application too sloppy for prime time – a richer ointment is more appropriate for my own preference.

Note: For topical use, do a patch test before applying to inflamed areas.

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bottom line

Luminous Botanicals products are reliably dosed, ethically sourced, and lovingly formulated from a place of caring and community rather than stacking the company’s money.

Consumers who share the same values ​​will appreciate these oils not only for their nuanced potency, dedicated customer base, and wide range of uses, but also for the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, people, and the best of cannabis.

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