Our team at The CBD Insider is devoted to informing consumers and helping them find the best possible CBD products. We vet several companies and only the elite receive thorough, in-depth reviews like this one.
(Be sure to also check out our comprehensive reviews of Receptra Naturals and Hemp Health Inc)
Here, we’re reviewing Panacea Life Sciences.
Updated on: January 24, 2022
One of our favorite products at Panacea was their F.A.S.T. 35 mg Hemp Oil Tablets. We primarily found relief from stress and a boost of energy to help us get through the tiring parts of our days.
Another great product is Panacea’s DAILY Softgels 75 mg. Perfect as a daily supplement, the softgels provide a hefty dose of full-spectrum hemp oil that improved our mood and gave us a heightened sense of general well-being.
Panacea Life Sciences is based in Louisville, CO, where it conducts its entirely US-based operation to achieve its company goal: to improve the health and well-being of patients by reintroducing hemp-based therapeutics.
The company sources organic hemp from farmers in Colorado, the leading state in the nation for hemp production.
Panacea specializes in premium extraction techniques and uses ethanol—a safe solvent used to preserve the terpenes in hemp—to create the oil used in their products. The company plans on including CO2 extraction for products containing only CBD isolate.
Each batch of products is tested by a third-party laboratory, providing confidence to consumers that each product contains exactly what Panacea says it does. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request.
While Panacea does not have a Good Manufacturing Practice certification with the FDA, Panacea’s president assures us that each and every product is manufactured to GMP standards.
Table of Contents
- Panacea Life Sciences Review
- Panacea Life Sciences Coupon
- Panacea’s Hemp Sourcing Methods
- Panacea’s CBD Extraction Methods
- Online Consumer Reviews
- Best Panacea Products
- Panacea Product Reviews
- F.A.S.T. Hemp Oil Tablets
- DAILY Softgels
- Soothe Salve
- Products Sold by Panacea Life Sciences
- How to Contact Panacea Life Sciences
- Conclusion
- Recommended Product: F.A.S.T. 35 mg Hemp Oil Tablets
- Recommended Product: DAILY Softgels 75 mg
Panacea Life Sciences Brand Review
How a CBD brand operates is extremely important to the quality and efficacy of its products. As a consumer, you should expect nothing less than the best.
At The CBD Insider, we measure the excellence of a brand by four primary criteria:
- Where and how the company sources its crop
- The extraction methods used
- The extent to which their products are tested by independent, third-party laboratories
- A current Good Manufacturing Practice certification with the FDA
We also look at some secondary factors, such as the user experience provided by the company’s website, their online consumer reviews, the organizations and groups the company is associated with, what research it conducts, and more.
Panacea Life Sciences Coupon
We negotiated special deals through Panacea, including a 20% Panacea coupon off their entire store: CBDINSIDER20.
You can use this code to get 20% off all products from Panacea.
Panacea’s Hemp Sourcing Methods
Panacea sources all of its hemp from four different Colorado farmers who use organic methods and do not use herbicides or pesticides.
Colorado is a great place to grow hemp because of the state’s climate, and since hemp requires minimal interaction, herbicides and pesticides are not necessary.
The company thoroughly vets each potential partnership, and if they are pleased with the quality of a farmer’s operations, they write up a contract.
Panacea also conducts a sample extraction test, and if any toxic elements are found, particularly heavy metals or pesticides, then the contract is canceled.
Currently, Panacea uses ethanol to create their hemp oil, which allows the company to safely preserve the terpene profile of hemp for cannabinoid-dense, full-spectrum CBD products.
“Our guys here make some really, really good oil,” said Baumgartner. “We’ll stack that up against anybody else’s product.”
In addition to ethanol extraction, the company will start using CO2 for their CBD-focused products once 2019 begins.
Third-Party Testing
Panacea uses a third-party laboratory to conduct testing for each batch of its product, measuring for concentration, toxin levels, and more.
“The testing that we do for each product is more extensive than you’ll see with any other operation,” said Baumgartner.
“We’re also one of the only companies that I know that does stability testing,” said Baumgartner.
Stability testing provides the assurance that a product will remain safe and effective over a long period of time.
In addition to their commitment to extensive testing, Panacea is also working on making the results easily accessible to consumers.
Eventually, the goal is to have QR codes on each product that can be scanned using a smartphone, which will immediately deliver a certificate of analysis (COA) for that product’s lot number.
In the meantime, while COAs are not accessible through the site, they should be available upon request.
Good Manufacturing Practice
A Good Manufacturing Practice certification with the FDA shows a company complies with industry standards and safety regulations.
Panacea is not presently certified as a GMP facility with the FDA, but the company, which already adheres to GMP regulations, has plans to be certified in 2019.
“We spent the first six months of our operation establishing the GMP process, so everything we do is governed by standard operating protocol,” said Baumgartner.
Website
A user-friendly website also contributes to a brand’s excellence and must contain certain aspects—like functionality and mobile friendliness—to produce a positive user experience.
User Experience
Overall, the site is clean, easy to navigate, and simple.
However, many of the photos are of low quality and grainy, while some of the text does not seem to be accurate or up to date (the mobile experience is more visually appealing, so we preferred mobile browsing in this case).
For example, the ingredients on the F.A.S.T. 35 mg Hemp Oil Tablets product page differ from what is on the bottle. The bottle says the product contains coconut oil, while the product page does not mention coconut, a potential allergen.
Other than these few inconsistencies, Panacea’s site shouldn’t cause you a problem.
Customer Service
The shopping experience is straightforward, and Panacea charges a $5 flat shipping rate to anywhere in the United States (Panacea does not currently ship internationally). Free shipping can be obtained if you purchase $100 worth of products.
Orders are usually delivered within seven to ten business days.
Panacea also offers a 7-day customer satisfaction guarantee, so if you’re not satisfied, you can return the unused portion of the product. The return policy requires the consumer to submit a claim within 48 hours of delivery.
When contacting Panacea’s regular customer service (i.e., not contacting the higher-ups we spoke with directly), we found response rates to be slower than we would like. This contrasts from our generally positive experience with the brand, so we hope to see an improvement here.
CBD Associations
Panacea is not currently a member of any associations or groups, though the company was formerly a part of the International Hemp Research Foundation and may pursue membership once again in 2019.
Online Consumer Reviews
Not many products have been reviewed, but those that have are receiving glowing remarks.
Most reviewers say Panacea’s products have helped them mentally and emotionally, while others have found relief from severe, chronic pain.
Pet owners saw an increase in energy and activity from both dogs and cats that were dealing with various causes of pain, indicating the products provided significant relief.
Science and Research
As the name suggests, Panacea Life Sciences is serious about scientific research, conducting and sponsoring several studies, a major distinction among other CBD brands.
The first study Panacea conducted was a canine study, testing the efficacy of Panacea’s own canine softgels on osteoarthritis.
The results showed a 36% improvement across the patient cohort, according to Baumgartner.
Panacea also conducted a study on 60 horses, and early results show that CBD hemp oil helped improve gait and anxiety in 8 out of every 10 horses.
The company is also currently conducting six other studies with CBD hemp oil, including studies assessing the impact of CBD on sleep, CTE (a traumatic injury often found in the brains of deceased, former football player), PTSD, and currently incurable glioblastoma.
“For those patients who are diagnosed with that type of tumor growth, it’s essentially a death sentence,” said Baumgartner. “So if we can help benefit their lives, I think that would be very worthwhile to try and address in the next few years.”
Best Products for Common CBD Benefits
Before we get down to the details of the products we tested from Panacea, here are some of the best products you’ll find for common CBD uses.
Best CBD Product for Anxiety: F.A.S.T. 35 mg Hemp Oil Tablets
Many people deal with debilitating anxiety and stress, causing them distress and anger. Fortunately, Panacea’s F.A.S.T. tablets have utilized the power of CBD’s anti-anxiety benefits.
With 35 mg per serving, these little tablets pack a potent dose of CBD, and they seemed to help smooth out our days.
Best CBD Product as a Dietary Supplement: DAILY Softgels 75 mg
While everyone would love to simply pop the non-existent “cure-all pill” for their myriad of maladies, Panacea’s DAILY softgels seem to have the potential to help a lot of them.
The 75 mg softgels are easy to take and have a high dosage that your body can actually take advantage of thanks to bioavailability enhancers.
We experienced improved mood and a general feeling of well-being throughout the day after taking just one a day.
Panacea Products We Tested
We try products to ensure they are made just like a company says and to help you make the best purchasing decisions.
Our team decided to try three products from Panacea:
- F.A.S.T. 35 mg Sublingual Tablets
- DAILY 75 mg Softgels
- Soothing Salve
Why We Chose These Products
We chose these products because each one represented the main categories of Panacea’s offerings for humans: sublingual tablets, softgels, and topicals.
F.A.S.T. Hemp Oil Tablets
We used the 30-count, F.A.S.T. 35 mg sublingual tablets.
Concentration and Value
Each tablet contains 35 mg of hemp oil extract, which is an ample dosage considering the sublingual administration, one of the more efficient methods for taking CBD.
The 30-count bottle includes 1,050 mg of CBD total and comes in at about $0.09/mg, an affordable rate that ranks well among other brands.
If one tablet is taken twice daily, this will last a user 15 days, requiring two bottles to cover an entire month.
Thankfully, Panacea offers a monthly subscription service that discounts the price by up to $20 if you decide to receive 2 bottles each month.
Packaging
Sporting a sleek, simple design, the labeling on the F.A.S.T. bottle is attractive and professional. The bottle is made of black polyethylene terephthalate plastic and has a black screw top lid.
Quality of Non-CBD Ingredients
The F.A.S.T. sublingual tablets also include Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors, Magnesium Stearate, Rebaudioside A (Stevia Extract).
All of these ingredients are food-grade and considered safe by the FDA.
Scent/Flavor/Texture
The scent smells similar to the flavor, which is best described as faint citrus.
Overall, the flavor is fine, yet we found it slightly bitter. Since the tablet is administered under the tongue, tasting it can be somewhat avoided.
However, the flavor subtly lingered up to an hour after the tablet had dissolved.
The tablet usually dissolved within ten minutes.
What We Used it For
We took two tablets daily, one during the day and one in the evening, to test their effects on anxiety and energy.
Effectiveness
Overall, our results indicated that the tablets were effective.
One of our team members said the tablets helped his day go more smoothly, while also helping improve mood and calm the anxiety of a friend.
The tablets also seemed to help relieve afternoon fatigue by quickly providing a boost of energy that allowed us to push through the rest of the day’s tasks.
Baumgartner said the F.A.S.T. product is his personal favorite, using it to help with aches and pains. He also pairs it with the Soothe Salve before exercising
“My workout is ten times better,” said Baumgartner. “It’s like night and day.”
Potential Uses
In our experience, it seems the F.A.S.T. tablets are best used as daily aids for calming anxiety and boosting energy.
However, reviews for the tablets on Panacea’s website and Baumgartner’s testimony shows they may also help ease the pain, so that may be another potential benefit.
DAILY Softgels
We used the 30-count, DAILY 75 mg softgels.
Concentration and Value
Panacea boasts one of the most highly concentrated softgels on the market with their 75 mg DAILY product.
The 75 mg softgels also clock in at $0.09/mg, a competitive price, especially considering the concentration and Panacea’s commitment to quality.
What makes the value better is the longevity of the product, which can last a full month if taken as directed (1 softgel per day).
Like with the F.A.S.T. tablets, Panacea provides a monthly subscription service for the DAILY softgels, with up to $19 off the individual bottle price if you receive 2 bottles per month.
Packaging
The packaging is nearly identical to the F.A.S.T. product, featuring black polyethylene terephthalate plastic and attractive labeling.
The only difference is the DAILY softgels bottle has a child-proof cap, presumably because of the high concentration and the size of the softgels.
If the concern is children consuming somewhat high doses of hemp oil, it is important to note that there are no recorded instances of fatal overdosing with CBD and hemp oil.
That is not to say you cannot take too much of the substance, but evidence indicates there are no serious health risks if you ingest extremely high dosages (1,500+ mg of CBD per day).
Quality of Non-CBD Ingredients
The DAILY softgels include Bovine Gelatin, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, and Kolliphor HS 15.
Kolliphor HS 15 is an ingredient used to enhance the bioavailability of a substance.
All of these ingredients are safe and high-quality.
Scent/Flavor/Texture
There is no noticeable scent, flavor, or aftertaste with the softgels.
The texture is smooth, and they go down easily.
What We Used it For
We used the softgels as a daily supplement and to test its effects on our general well-being.
Effectiveness
We found the softgels improved our mood and increased our sense of well-being.
One of our team members felt more energetic and willing to be outgoing.
They also seemed to be more effective when taken without food than with it.
Potential Uses
The softgels seem to be most useful for general well-being, making it perfect as a dietary supplement.
They also may be helpful for pain and inflammation.
You can also squirt the softgels onto food if you would rather take them like that.
Soothe Salve
We tested the 1 oz, 250 mg Soothe Salve.
Concentration and Value
This 1 oz salve features 250 mg of CBD and other phytocannabinoids, a moderate concentration for a topical product.
The cost is not moderate, however, coming in at a hefty $0.28/mg. The price could also be contributable to the other premium ingredients, but it’s still a high ask.
The salve could last a while since it doesn’t take too much to be effective.
Packaging
The salve is contained in a 1 oz jar made of amber glass with a black, screw top lid.
Quality of Non-CBD Ingredients
The Soothe Salve includes Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil, Hemp Oil, Calendula, Arnica, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Camphor.
All of these ingredients are all-natural and organic, increasing the potential potency of the product.
Scent & Texture
The salve smells most strongly of Lavender with a hint of Eucalyptus. The scent is relaxing and not overly pungent.
The product itself is pliable and easy to use, soaking into the skin.
What We Used it For
We used the salve on sore muscles, bug bites, and for moisturizing skin.
Effectiveness
Soothe Salve truly is soothing, relieving the itch of bug bites and even helping heal the skin.
Dry skin was also left feeling healthy and moisturized.
However, the salve did not seem to be useful for relieving muscle soreness.
Baumgartner recommends the salve for inflammation, and he also uses it to target aches and pains such as knee pain.
Potential Uses
We believe the best uses for the salve are for soothing and moisturizing skin.
The Soothe Salve may also be helpful for relieving pain and inflammation, but we did not experience that.
Products Sold by Panacea Life Sciences
Panacea has a simple product selection, offering five types of CBD products: sublingual tablets, softgels, topicals, canine products, and an equine item.
The canine and equine items are specialized products of their tablets, softgels, and topicals.
Some of Panacea’s products are isolates while others are full-spectrum and may contain traces of THC, but well within the legal limit (0.3%).
CBD Sublingual Tablets
Best use: The CBD hemp oil sublingual tablets are likely best used for relieving pain and reducing anxiety. The sublingual aspect allows more CBD to be absorbed since it bypasses the digestive system.
CBD Softgels
Best use: The best uses for Panacea’s softgels are reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and daily supplementation.
CBD Salves & Creams
Best use: Salves are best used to treat aches and pains, as well as manage inflammation. Panacea’s creams intend to moisturize and heal skin while also potentially clearing up scars.
CBD Canine Products
Best use: Canine CBD products are best used to help pets deal with pain and inflammation caused by, for example, arthritis and cancer.
They may also improve general health by helping to balance your dog’s endocannabinoid system, the system that interacts with cannabinoids and is known to regulate various functions in the body.
CBD Equine Products
Best use: Similar to the canine products, the equine line is best used to alleviate discomfort while also enhancing the function of a horse’s endocannabinoid system.
Customers can contact Panacea through their contact page, via email (help@panacealife.com), or by phone at (800) 985-0515.
Conclusion
At The CBD Insider, we only recommend brands that we have thoroughly vetted and personally tested, so you can feel comfortable purchasing a company’s products.
After thoroughly reviewing Panacea and testing their products, we are proud to recommend Panacea Life Sciences.
They source wisely from Colorado, use a safe extraction method, have their products tested by a third-party laboratory, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice protocol.
The company backs up its high-quality operation with a user-friendly website and timely customer service.
Above all, Panacea sets itself apart with an impressive dedication to excellence in the quality of their products, and through their substantial contributions to CBD and hemp oil research.
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