For a lot of people in the United States, the most preferred method of consuming cannabis is through smoking it. Smoking marijuana is also quite a broad category that allows for some differentiation within it. You can find people who like to smoke bongs, joints, blunts, or use vapes or other means of inhaling cannabis. Either way, it is actually one of the most popular forms of cannabis ingestion in the entire nation.
However, did you know that there are other forms of using cannabis that can be effective and allow for great medical health benefits? Today, we are going to be talking about some alternative forms of cannabis that do not involve inhaling it. The truth about medical marijuana patients that rely on cannabis to treat certain health conditions or chronic pain is that not all of them can smoke weed. Whether they do not want to deal with the smell or stigma, or they have an underlying condition that puts them at risk when smoking, they prefer to steer clear of it. In any case, it is also true that there are plenty of other options out there for them.
You can find cannabis products like edibles, tinctures and oils, and even topicals. Did that last one surprise you a bit? Well it shouldn’t! Cannabis topicals are actually extremely popular among older medical marijuana patients, and they produce a whole host of medical benefits. In this article today, I want to specifically talk about cannabis topicals and how they can be an effective treatment for anyone with medical marijuana. Of course, you need to make sure that using marijuana is legal in your state before you try your hand at cannabis topicals for yourself.
So first off, let’s talk about what sorts of cannabis topical products are out there for you to try. When you think of a standard topical product, what comes to mind? It is probably something like a cream or an ointment. Topicals are generally used to apply directly to an affected area in order to treat it. Cannabis topicals are not much different. However, you may be surprised at just how many different topical products you can find that have been infused with marijuana.
Cannabis topicals can generally be found in medical marijuana dispensaries depending on which state you live in, and they can help with a variety of symptoms and conditions. So what types of products can you find? Well, some of them help you to feel more relaxed and calm, others can condition and soften your skin, and they all have anti-inflammatory properties. You can pretty much find cannabis topicals in every form of standard health and beauty products.
Here are a few examples of some relevant marijuana topical products: bath oils, soaps, lip balms, shampoos, conditioners, oils, nail products, cosmetics, face masks. Lubricants, foot creams, lotions, salves, and much more! Honestly, there is no set product for cannabis topicals, you can find such a large variety. One example of patients using cannabis products in topical form is patients with diabetes. Many people that are diabetic have to take good care of their feet, because neuropathy can cause damage to the skin and nails on their feet. This can create painful cracking and bleeding. Foot creams with cannabis infused into them are great resources for patients that are affected by such conditions.
Cannabis topicals work by absorbing quickly through the skin into CB2 receptors that exist there. You can also make your own cannabis topicals at home with certain products just by adding some cannabis concentrate or oil, if you are worried about spending a lot of money for top of the line products.