There are moments when getting high is just what the doctor ordered—and in those cases, there’s plenty of flower, extracts, and edibles with a little THC (or, let’s be real… a lot) that will do the trick.
But there are also moments when getting high isn’t the end goal—when you’re looking for some pain relief, relaxation, or help falling asleep without any of the euphoric effects you’d get from THC. And in those moments, there’s nothing better than CBD.
Thanks to Oregon’s cannabis-centric culture, companies are cranking out some of the best CBD-based products in the country. Here are just seven of Oregon’s very best.
Strawberry CBD Gummies by WYLD
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Alberta Green House in Portland, OR
Gnome Grown Oregon in Oregon City, OR
Cherry City Compassion in Salem, OR
WYLD makes Oregon’s bestselling edibles—and they hit it out of the park with their Strawberry CBD Gummies, the brand’s only exclusively CBD product. A 12-count box of these tangy chews are infused with fresh Oregon-grown strawberries and 100mg of CBD, offering plenty of pain-relief and relaxation benefits—perfect for unwinding after a long week.
Chocolate Relief Square by Serra x Woodblock Chocolate
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Serra in Portland, OR
Electric Lettuce – Oregon City in Oregon City, OR
Five Zero Trees West in Portland, OR
If you want your CBD packaged in some of the best chocolate you’ll ever taste, check out the Relief Square from Serra and Woodblock Chocolate. These dark chocolate and sea salt chocolate bars are made from a micro-lot of cacao beans from Trinidad—meaning that the only place you’ll be able to taste this chocolate (which has flavors of fig, marshmallow, raspberry, and pepper) is in this bar. Each bar contains nine 5mg-servings of CBD—just make sure to pace yourself, as they also contain THC (2.5mg per serving).
Topical Relief Oil byEmpower
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Electric Lettuce in Portland, OR
Happy Leaf in Portland, OR
Maritime Cafe in Portland, OR
Empower’s line of body products are incredible for anyone who struggles with pain or sore muscles (their company tagline is “Put it where it hurts”), and their Topical Relief Oil is definitely the standout of the bunch.
A blend of CBD, carrier, and essential oils (including Jojoba, bergamot, and Oregon lavender), this topical relief oil soothes sore muscles, relaxes the body, and delivers both anti-inflammatory and aromatherapy benefits that leave you feeling both stress and pain-free. And because Empower only uses the highest-quality carrier and essential oils, you don’t have to worry about any potentially negative side effects with your skin.
“Two Flowers” CBD-Infused IPA by Coalition Brewing
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Coalition Brewing in Portland, OR
Beer and cannabis. Does it get any better? Well, it does if you can have both at the same time.
Coalition Brewing set out to create a product that highlights the similarities between cannabis and hops—and the result is Two Flowers, a CBD-infused India Pale Ale. Each pint of this IPA, which is available at Coalition Brewing’s Southeast Portland brewery and in various taprooms in the Portland area, is infused with roughly 3mg of CBD. Not only does it provide a mellowing effect (which have been described as “having a few beers in a hot tub”), but it may also help your body process the alcohol more effectively and protect it from liver damage.
CBD Lemon Sparkling Water by Ablis
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Little Amsterdam in Portland, OR
NW Compassion Medical Centerin Wood Village, OR
CBD Hemp Storein Portland, OR
If you’d prefer your CBD-infused beverage to be less “let’s grab a beer” and more “let’s grab a water,” give the Lemon Sparkling Water from Bend-based Ablis a shot.
This sparkling water/CBD cocktail, which is made with organic lemon and preservative-free, packs a solid 25mg of CBD into each bottle. The flavor is light and refreshing, as a sparkling water should be. If you want to get a bit more adventurous with your flavors, Ablis also offers two other sparkling beverage flavors: blood orange and lemon ginger.
CBD Anti-Inflammatory Pain Stick by Sacred Herb Medicinals
Doctor’s Orders in Portland, OR
Cannabis Nation in Oregon City, OR
Kaleafa in Beaverton, OR
The Anti-Inflammatory Pain Stick from Sacred Herb Medicinals—which blends CBD with a combination of herbs, essential oils, waxes, and butters—is significantly less messy than your traditional oil or lotion, making it a great option for when you need pain relief on the go. This product is especially helpful for athletes—throw one in your bag on your next run and rub the stick over your skin when that inevitable soreness starts to kick in.
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt CBD Bar by Grön
Nectar – Burlingame in Portland, OR
Oregon’s Green Rush in Eugene, OR
Herbal Choices in Coos Bay, OR
Portland-based chocolatier Grön’s award-winning chocolates have a cult following in Oregon—and their Dark Chocolate Sea Salt CBD Bar is one of their best. The chocolate bar—which is made with Fair Trade cacao beans and hand-harvest pure flake sea salt—is infused with 50mg of CBD (or 5mg per serving). If you consider yourself a chocolate snob, this is the CBD product for you.
