Colorado’s Receptra makes full-spectrum CBD products from organic Colorado-grown hemp. They contain high amounts of minor cannabinoids and terpenes, adding to the benefits of CBD. The CBD oil and gummies I tried out had potent effects and a pleasant taste.
Summary
Although it’s a relatively small company, Receptra has some of the most effective CBD products on the market.
Pros
- Rich in minor cannabinoids and terpenes
- Good product variety
- Oversees every step of production
- Extensive third-party testing
- Contributes to good causes
Cons
- Not as cheap as some other vendors
Receptra CBD Overview
Previously known as Receptra Naturals, Receptra is a Colorado-based CBD vendor. It was established in 2015 by Rusty Scott from Denver, who turned to CBD to relieve his knee pain after an accident.
Receptra is a relatively small brand that oversees every step of the production process, from growing hemp on a local organic farm to extracting it and making the end products.
That may explain why its full-spectrum products are of high quality and rich in minor cannabinoids and terpenes.
Receptra CBD Product Lineup
Receptra sells full-spectrum CBD oil, gummies, and topicals in multiple formulas designed for goals like wellness, sleep, and relief. A few products are also available in a THC-free (broad-spectrum) variety.
For this review, I tried out Receptra’s serious relief CBD oil as well as serious rest and serious relax gummies. You can see my thoughts below.
CBD Oil
| CBD Potency | 25-66 mg/ml |
| Volume | 15-60 ml |
| Total CBD | 375-4000 mg |
| Cost per mg CBD | $0.05–0.11 |
| Type | Full-spectrum |
| Formulas | 4 |
| Third-Party Test | View report |
Receptra’s full-spectrum CBD oils come in four varieties:
- Serious wellness, a fresh berry-flavored 50 mg/ml (high-potency) tincture
- Seriously relax, a vanilla mint-flavored 25 mg/ml (medium-strength) oil added lavender, passionflower, and limonene to promote a sense calm
- Serious rest, a ginger lime-flavored 25 mg/ml oil with added linalool, valerian, and chamomile to promote sleep
- Serious relief, a fresh berry-flavored 33-66 mg/ml tincture with added turmeric for inflammation and aches relief (also available in 0% THC version)
These tinctures have high levels of not only minor cannabinoids (~14%) but also terpenes, making them more potent and effective.
My experience: I chose to test the serious relief tincture because it had the most interesting formula. When I was sore from working out, I took a full dropper (33 mg CBD) and noticed minor relief within 40 minutes. I felt stronger effects from taking two full droppers (66 mg). The berry taste was pleasant.
CBD Gummies
The gummies come in the same three varieties as the oils but with slightly different ingredients.
Serious Rest Gummies
| Potency | 28 mg |
| Gummy Count | 30 |
| Total Cannabinoids | 840 mg |
| Cost per mg | $0.07 |
| Type | Full-spectrum |
| Third-Party Test | View report |
These mountain strawberry-flavored vegan gummies are made with natural and organic ingredients. They combine 25 mg CBD with 3 mg of cannabinol (CBN), the minor cannabinoid touted for supporting sleep and relaxation.
I also appreciate that Receptra didn’t add melatonin because it doesn’t work for everyone and can cause side effects.
My experience: I took 4 gummies an hour before bedtime. The taste was delicious. I did sleep better but also noticed some psychoactive effects, so people sensitive to THC shouldn’t take too many gummies at a time. I’m not a fan of melatonin so these gummies are great for me.
Serious Relax Gummies
| Potency | 28 mg |
| Gummy Count | 30 |
| Total cannabinoids | 840 mg |
| Cost per mg | $0.04 |
| Type | Full-spectrum |
| Third-Party Test | View report |
These cherry lime-flavored gummies are made with the same quality ingredients and contain 25 mg CBD with 3 mg of cannabigerol (CBG), a minor cannabinoid included in products for improving focus, mood, and energy.
My experience: I ate 3 gummies during the day. The strawberry taste was nice but I’d prefer less sugar. As for the effects, I did feel more relaxed and upbeat after about an hour, with subtle effects lasting for several hours.
Serious Relief Gummies
| Potency | 33 mg |
| Gummy Count | 60 |
| Total cannabinoids | 1000 mg |
| Cost per mg | $0.05 |
| Type | Full-spectrum |
| Third-Party Test | View report |
The ginger peach-flavored relief gummies carry 33 mg of full-spectrum CBD plus anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger extracts. They also show 12.7% minor cannabinoids on tests, which is quite impressive for gummies.
CBD Capsules
| CBD Potency | 25 mg |
| Capsule Count | 30 |
| Total CBD | 750 mg |
| Cost per mg CBD | $0.09-0.11 |
| Type | Full-spectrum |
| Formulas | 2 |
| Third-Party Test | View report |
Receptra’s capsules come in two formulas inspired by the oils:
- Serious relax with lavender and passionflower
- Serious rest with chamomile and valerian
Again, third-party tests show impressive minor cannabinoid amounts (12.8%), which is always great to see.
CBD Topicals
| CBD Potency | 1.7-24 mg/g |
| Volume | 1.25-3oz |
| Total CBD | 200-2000 mg |
| Cost per mg CBD | $0.03-0.15 |
| Type | Full & broad-spectrum |
| Varieties | 3 |
| Third-Party Test | View report |
Receptra sells a variety of topical CBD products:
- Serious Relief + Arnica Targeted Topical with 400-800 mg CBD and arnica, camphor, and jojoba to help with aches and inflammation. It’s also available in a 0% THC version as well as a stick for easier application. Third-party tests show 11.5% minor cannabinoids, which is great.
- Full-spectrum 2000 mg pure CBD roll-on with menthol for targeted relief. This is the best bang for your buck by far.
- Relax body oil infused with arnica oil, camphor, jojoba, and other beneficial ingredients that help you relax and recover. I’d like to see higher CBD content.
CBD for Pets
Pet Tincture
| CBD Potency | 16-25 mg/ml |
| Volume | 30 ml |
| Total CBD | 480-750 mg |
| Cost per mg CBD | $0.07-0.08 |
| Type | Full-spectrum |
| Third-Party Test | View report |
Receptra’s pet CBD oil comes in two pet-friendly strengths ideal for cats, smaller dogs, as well as medium and larger breeds. It has a natural flavor without any additives. The minor cannabinoids are at 13.6%, which is also great.
Price & Value
The easiest way to compare the value of CBD products is to divide the total cost by the amount of CBD. For example, if you have a 1500 mg CBD oil that costs $100, its price per milligram (mg) of CBD would be 100/1500 = 7 cents.
You also have to consider that the prices vary by product type. Here’s what the prices look like for Receptra:
- CBD oil: 5 to 11 cents per mg of CBD
- Capsules: 9-11 cents per mg
- Gummies: 4 to 7 cents per mg
- Topicals: 3 to 15 cents per mg
- Pet products: 7 to 8 cents per mg
These prices are fairly average. But you’re still getting decent value with Receptra because its products are made with cannabinoid and terpene-rich full-spectrum extract, making them more effective than most competitor options.
Hemp Source and Production Process
As a vertically integrated company, Receptra oversees every step of the production process. The company grows organic hemp on a family farm in Colorado, which is then harvested, dried, and hand-shucked to remove the stems and stalks.
The hemp flower is then extracted with cold ethanol, one of the most common methods of CBD extraction. The resulting extract is refined and combined with other botanical ingredients to make Receptra’s products.
Third-Party Testing
Receptra’s products are independently tested by Pacific Botanical Laboratories, a cannabis & hemp testing lab. The tests are comprehensive, including both potency (levels of cannabinoids and even terpenes) and contaminants.
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