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Make your own cannabis anti-pain ointment

Veröffentlicht von Juan Cervantes

20 November 2016

An 22. Oktober 2014

As early as the Romans, cannabis was used to treat a variety of ailments, for example as an analgesic and anaesthetic. But other peoples in world history are also known to have used cannabis ointments and tinctures topically. Today, however, cannabis is illegal in many parts of the world, but it is being released for medicinal purposes in more and more states. In these countries in particular, the benefits of cannabis are now being scientifically researched and the topical application of cannabis has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial and other positive health properties. Cannabis products are effective for skin diseases and allergies, multiple sclerosis, wound healing and especially for pain treatment. Cannabis can be used on its own, but it also enhances the analgesic effect of opiates and can thus at least contribute to a reduction in medication.

Why the topical (external) use of cannabis?

Cannabis-infused ointments are more than a normal cream. Although topicals are absolutely not psychoactive (it is impossible to get "stoned" after rubbing them in) they still have the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis. This is why arthritis is also one of the main uses of cannabis topicals, as this pain is caused by inflammation. Both THC and CBD, the main components of cannabis, have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and can be combined with other medicinal plants. The use of topicals stimulates the cannabinoid receptors locally and also stimulates the blood circulation, thus eliminating existing toxins more quickly.
Through external application, a painful target area can be directly addressed by absorbing the active ingredients in the affected area through the skin, so it is a minimally invasive treatment method.
The skin is one of our largest organs, it is capable of absorbing medicinal agents and excreting toxins. It often makes sense and is much more effective to apply the active ingredients directly to the area to be treated and let them take effect locally.

Which varieties are suitable for the production of topicals?

In principle, all cannabis varieties are suitable for the production of ointments and creams, but are Indicas and indicadominant hybrids are usually more suitable for relieving cramps and pain and relaxing muscles due to their higher CBD content.

Making your own cannabis pain ointment

To make the cannabis salve, you will need a cooking pot, a casserole dish, a cloth or coffee filter and a cooking spoon.
Ingredients:

25-50g cannabis (flowers, leaves, plant material)
2 cups coconut oil
25g beeswax

Manufacture:

Pour the 2 cups of coconut oil into a saucepan and heat slowly over low heat on the cooker.
Preheat the oven to 90°C and decarboxylate/heat the chopped cannabis (coarsely grind, chop but do not powder!) in a baking dish for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, remove the cannabis from the tube and add to the warmed coconut oil in the pot.
Simmer the coconut oil-cannabis mixture on the cooker for 1-2 hours on the lowest setting, the longer the better. Stir the mixture well every 10 minutes and keep an eye on it, it should not boil.

After simmering, the marijuana-oil mixture is poured through a cloth or coffee filter to filter out the plant parts.

Now the filtered cannabis oil is heated slightly and the beeswax in it is melted and mixed with the oil.

The mixture is now removed from the stove and can be mixed with other natural active ingredients, such as 5 drops of camphor oil, 5 drops of peppermint oil or 5 drops of eucalyptus oil, 5 drops of lavender oil, arnica, ginger or clove oil.
The still warm and liquid cannabis ointment mixture can now be filled into sealable storage containers. After cooling down, the topical should be stored in the refrigerator, but not frozen!

Hint:
Depending on whether the cannabis ointment is to have a firmer or more liquid consistency, more beeswax or oil is added accordingly. The wax makes it firmer, the oil makes it more liquid.

Application of the Cannabis Pain Ointment

Once the cannabis ointment has set, it can be applied to the relevant regions. Although the effect may last longer, the ointment should be applied every 6-8 hours. The application should be continued for at least 2 weeks.

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