Hemp Oil and other CBD/THC/Marijuana Products

[StayWarm]

I was in a pretty serious car accident last summer (not my fault) and had some ongoing back issues as a result. Though I went the traditional western medicine route for much of my therapies, I did have cupping, dry needling and was recommended to obtain some THC/CBD salve. Its not legal in my state, but I did travel to one where it was and purchased a salve by Mary's - its the Compound, and has about a 50/50 THC/CBD blend in a shea base, but has very small amounts of menthol and camphor. It has a slight smell and minimal cooling effect - if BioFreeze is a 10 on the icy hot stink and sting scale, Mary's is a 1. It does help, absorbs quickly and is non-greasy. If you've ever tried a lidocaine patch, its about the same pain relieving effect. Definitely does NOT get you high in this topical application, though I am sure it would result in a positive THC test. Price is on the high side - The 1 oz jar was around $50 before all the taxes, but it lasts FOREVER. I use it pretty regularly and it is still at least 1/3 full. https://marysmedicinals.com/product/transdermal-compound/

I've heard very good things about Mary's Medicinals, too. They're one of the brands exploring cannabinoids beyond THC and CBD, like CBN.

 

[Christy]

If anyone is curious as to whether the CBD salve had any effect on (my) planter fasciitis, the answer unfortunately is no. I did think it helped the first time, but it didn't help subsequent times, so I wonder if I had a placebo effect at first.

 

[Powgirl]

If anyone is curious as to whether the CBD salve had any effect on (my) planter fasciitis, the answer unfortunately is no. I did think it helped the first time, but it didn't help subsequent times, so I wonder if I had a placebo effect at first.

It has really helped mine...I am using 200 mg and apply 2x a day.

 

[polino991]

If anyone is curious as to whether the CBD salve had any effect on (my) planter fasciitis, the answer unfortunately is no. I did think it helped the first time, but it didn't help subsequent times, so I wonder if I had a placebo effect at first.

I think relying on regular hemp balms and hoping they’ll do the job is kind of hit-or-miss. I’ve messed around with a few and most just didn’t cut it long-term. If you’re dealing with stubborn pain, I’d rather go through a proper setup like a medical cannabis clinic where they actually tailor things to what you need

 

[Jilly]

I use a commercially available product that helps with pain from osteoarthritis. I hate the smell on my hand and this product comes in a stick...think round deodorant stick.

Last night I was is pain and couldn't get to sleep. Got up and used the same "salve" in the jar form, applied to my knees and then went into the kitchen to wash my hands with Dawn dish soap. No residue left on hands. No smell and sweet dreams.

 

[VTsnowflower]

I've used various locally made (Vermont!) salves and muscle rubs, some of which have CBD oil in them, all of which have some combination of herbs and essential oils (eg. wintergreen oil, frankincense, arnica, et al.). On occasion, the CBD ones seem miraculous, for muscle and arthritis pain. Other times, just another soothing rub. I'm told they may be more effective rubbed in when the skin is warm (eg after a warm shower), and massaged for a while. Like Jilly, I have found great relief from a bit of these salves in the middle of the night (as I recover from my recent knee replacement!)

 

[VickiK]

P.S. Since my first post on this thread, I found some good products for the occasional muscle soreness and sleep.