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Cannabis Topicals - Their Benefits and Risks

Cannabis can be applied topically for treatment of local symptoms such as muscle spasm, inflammation or pain. Skin disorders or peripheral pain conditions in particular, do well with topical cannabis. Cannabis is most often extracted into alcohol, coconut oil or petroleum jelly for topical application. Salves, balms and lotions may be used anywhere you would use a first-aid ointment. Eczema, psoriasis and skin infections respond to topical cannabis. Applying a cannabis preparation to the skin does not affect central receptors, eliminating psychoactive effects on memory, cognition and mood. Because the medicine is applied to one localized area and does not need to spread through the body to reach the area of affliction, they have a powerful and almost immediate effect. Cannabis must be absorbed through the layers of the skin so preparations containing emollients like DMSO, jojoba oil, or Vitamin E are absorbed through the skin more effectively.

Benefits

  • no psychoactive effect
  • affordable
  • helps peripheral symptoms
  • easily portable and very discreet to use
  • often no cannabis odor
  • moderately long-acting: 6-8 hours
  • long shelf-life in alcohol

Risks

  • can be oily or messy
  • can melt when exposed to heat
  • variable range of potency
  • not good for internal symptoms
  • cannot select strain unless home-made
  • requires a large amount of material and time to produce personally

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