All things considered, we believe that Papa & Barkley THC Releaf Balm 1:3 deserves an overall score of 4.4 out of 5. This THC topical’s basic jar with a screw-on top was neither remarkably convenient or inconvenient, but we were impressed by its simple ingredients.

For a topical product, we thought that Papa & Barkley THC Releaf Balm 1:3 offered reasonably quick activation times, but we’re skeptical about how effective this topical might be for serious pain. We purchased a 50ml container for $66, but Papa & Barkley THC Releaf Balm 1:3 is also offered in a more affordable 15ml container for $22, so we think this topical is sold at a fair price.

Ingredients

Papa & Barkley is renowned for the safe, simple ingredients it uses in both its CBD and THC products. As a result, we weren’t surprised by the cleanliness of the ingredients list provided with our Papa & Barkley THC Releaf Balm 1:3.

Here’s a full list of the ingredients present in this product:

Cannabis, Coconut Oil, Beeswax, Essential Oil Blend (Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Lavender), Vitamin E Oil, Natural Terpenes.

As you can see, there’s nothing in this product that would raise the eyebrows of even the most ardent Whole Foods shopper. Papa & Barkley is able to keep this topical clean and simple by opting for an oil-based formulation. Water-based topicals, while offering better bioavailability, are also notoriously complex and difficult to properly preserve.

We like the fact that Papa & Barkley adds terpenes to its THC Releaf Balm 1:3. Research suggests that terpenes might make cannabinoids more effective, which would make this CBD-THC hybrid product even more potent.

Activation Time

We noticed the effects of our Papa & Barkley THC Releaf Balm 1:3 around 15 minutes after application, which is relatively fast for an oil-based topical. Also unlike other oil-based formulations, our Releaf Balm absorbed quickly without leaving an oily sheen behind.

The aroma provided by our Papa & Barkley THC Releaf Balm 1:3 was mild, and it dissipated quickly. Our Papa & Barkley balm didn’t cause any feeling of intoxication, as is expected of a THC topical. It was relatively difficult to pinpoint exactly when the effects of our THC-CBD topical wore off, but its primary effects seemed to last 2-3 hours.

We used our 50ml container of Papa & Barkley THC Releaf Balm 1:3 over the course of 30 days. We used two fingers to scoop out and apply a healthy dollop of this balm once per day.

For our average aches and pains, Papa & Barkley THC Releaf Balm 1:3, worked perfectly well. The effects of this THC-CBD cream were mild enough, however, that we’re skeptical of how well it would work for arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other serious conditions.

Here’s an overview of the effects and activation time of our Papa & Barkley THC Releaf Balm 1:3:

• Effects set in within around 15 minutes
• Effects last around 2-3 hours
• Worked well for mild aches and pains