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Doing a new batch tonight. Just went to the organic lavender farm for some scent oil and, since she's also a beekeeper, copped some of her lavender honey, which is fukking unreal.
edit to add: Adjusted the mix on the cream and a minor miscalculation on the cbd in relation to the rest of the ingredients resulted in five 4.7 oz jars each with around 3500 mg of cbd. The scent is sweet and the texture is really nice.
I've been battling a sprained ankle that just won't heal 100%. I've never really thought about CBD topicals but this thread has me intrigued. Especially Splat's DMSO infused salve. DMSO is one of those folkloric products that my grandma and dad swear by. My grandma put that stuff on everything.
There's so much information out there. I don't know where to begin but I see that KQ likes the Fairwinds products and they have a topical gel (Flow Gel) that's 14:1 CBD to THC. Does anyone have any experience with that product?
What are peoples opinions about CBD topical for joint sprains? Does anyone have a particular topical product that they like? Has anyone tried the Fairwinds Flow Gel?
I prefer their cream to the gel. The gel was just a little intense for my sensitive skin plus you can't rub it in, it needs to be dabbed on. The cream you can rub in all you want and it's wonderful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buke
I wondered about that. I always prefer creams to gels for topicals too but it looked like the cream has a higher THC content. Do you get any of the THC side effects from the topical? I'm a total noob as far as this stuff goes obviously...Quote:
Originally Posted by KQ
I've not noticed any effects from the THC and I'm a lightweight when it comes to THC. It def. is more intense when your skin is warm. I either apply it out of the shower or for my hand where I have arthritis in one knuckle I just wash it with warm water.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buke
I've heard good things about this product but have not tried it: BODHI ESSENTIALS
My friend's 80+yo mother who never touched cannabis in her life swears by Muscle Melt for her aching knees.
Here's an article that discusses a couple of Washington topicals that you might find helpful:
CANNABIS TOPICALS 102: WHICH CBD:THC RATIO IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
When I started on the topical journey I used a salve by Nectar Craft that was lovely but alas they went bankrupt. So sad.
My cream seems to really work best on joints. Shoulders, elbows, fingers, hips are the best results that I've experienced or have been told about so far. My knee loves it for the pain but it ain't feelin the comeback love as easily/quickly as my shoulder did. Prolly cause it's even more fucked up than my shoulder was. But it's my focus now.
My hips are fried. Was told over a year ago I need a replacement on the right, and it was the left one I smashed in December '17, the jury's still out on that one but I'm pretty sure it's toast too. Both of them hurt all the time. Put splat's salve on yesterday and my right hip hasn't hurt for about 24 hours now.
The left one, I put it on the outside of my hip and now that doesn't hurt, but that pain stopping revealed how much the interior/groin aspect of the hip hurts. I mean I was aware of it but it was secondary. I can't figure how to get the salve into the groin area without getting it on my nuts too, so I've been hesitant. But I may just go for it if I can figure out some sort of temporary bondage device to keep things apart for a bit while the salve soaks in. Maybe I'll just go all RHCP and use a sock.
My hands are also kinda fucked but I wasn't trying to treat them but I realized afterwards that they stopped hurting too (I applied the salve with bare hands, so some salve got on both of them).
But bottom line is I'm a believer. Thanks Pat!
Maybe this thread should be renamed - the geriatric hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Ice - you're done with kids...I'm assuming...so what would hurt deez nuts? Maybe this shit is the new natural viagra too!
Based on the limited research, I'm still a fan of the full spectrum stuff and thankfully that is available in MA.
I sure as hell hope I'm done with kids! Yeah I dunno what the problem would be it just seemed kind of sketchy. I guess we're gonna find out what happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackstraw
Before and after pics......not necessary.
Well Splat, if it works out for Ice, you can rename some of the jars, 'magic mushroom tipz'. Hot sellers man!Quote:
Originally Posted by splat
Huh?
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Originally Posted by iceman
https://youtu.be/i6cjGbDr4_M
Got three 4.7 oz jars of 3500 mg cbd cream left. (y'all pretty much cleaned me out this week!)
Then it'll be a while before I make more. (I'm going skiing)
I'll trade you a vintage FKNA t-shirt?
Did you wash it yet? Or is it vintage mtm, ten years and ten burns, can't wash it cause the memories?Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
My FKNA shirt way out lasted my ON3P shirt.
I have washed it, but it is currently dirty, but not stained.Quote:
Originally Posted by splat
Has it really been 10 years?
I've seen this thread for a while but recently became interested as I have arthritis in my left knee. I do my normal 26 mile bike ride after work and no pain while riding, but when i go to bed and when I walk it hurts pretty good sometimes.
I've scanned a few pages of this thread and a lot is being said, but is there a consensus on which would be best for arthritis? Topical, cream, gel, liquid? I'm in an illegal weed state so it would have to be a hemp product, unless a cannabis product can somehow be had and is much better. I'm ready to go out and get some now if it's sold in a regular store. I'm in NJ. Recommendations??
Jock Strap?Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
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Sounds like you could benefit from both oral and topical CBD.Quote:
Originally Posted by JongDoe
Topical would be nice to put on right before bed after a long bike ride and the oral would add overall everyday benefits to help with the pain you experience when walking. You might also look into custom foot beds and/or new shoes. If something is wrong with your foot/stance/gait then everything up the line will be effected.
You might try what Splat makes when he has another batch ready. In the meantime take a look at this:
10 Best CBD Oils for Arthritis [2019 Review]
Best CBD Topicals: Reviews Of The Best CBD Creams & Salve Online
Best CBD Cream for Pain
I'm a big proponent of stretching. I've been dealing with different degrees of knee injury & pain for more than 30 years which now certainly includes arthritis, and keeping my calves, quads and most importantly my hamstrings nice and stretched out seems to take the strain off the knees.Quote:
Originally Posted by JongDoe
Thanks KQ, I PMd Splat about his cream and will wait for his next batch. Also ordered some oil to check out as someone I was talking to said they were only taking the oil and it made a huge difference. This pain thing is new to me as it just came about the end of last summer. I first got a gel shot (synvik??) which did nothing and got a cortisone shot in January, which helped a ton but I still get pain, especially at night and in the morning.Quote:
Originally Posted by KQ
"I'm a big proponent of stretching. I've been dealing with different degrees of knee injury & pain for more than 30 years which now certainly includes arthritis, and keeping my calves, quads and most importantly my hamstrings nice and stretched out seems to take the strain off the knees."
Yes Powpig, i should definitely do some stretching. I've never stretched out before exercising or sports and never had to for some reason. Now that I'm older (60 this year) it's probably time to stretch, especially in the a.m. when it is very tight. I feel like the scarecrow in the W of OZ. Oil--oil,
Thanks splat, got mine
tldr, has this been tested for thc?
My wife's paranoid about testing positive for drug tests
Testing positive for drug tests? Tell her to tell them that she doesn't smoke drug tests. Or eat them, or rub them. Positively.Quote:
Originally Posted by k2skier112
There's no thc because it has cbd isloate in it.
Yeah, stretching is key, but PT knee exercises are just as critical. You need to fire all the muscles that support the knee joint. The stronger and more limber the support group, the better...and ride a bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by JongDoe
I take cycling classes during the winter and now that it's warm out and stays light later I ride almost every day, weather permitting. My normal route is 26 miles on a hybrid, dodging rush hour traffic and I ride hard. Knee feels fine while riding, it's afterwards that it hurts a bit. I used to swim laps during the summer, but my local pool is closed this year. I'm thinking that would be nice low impact resistance and might have to find a nice outdoor lap pool. I hate swimming inside.
New batch Thursday.
Chef Splat
I don't think a little thc would hurt it, personally.Quote:
Originally Posted by splat
Not saying it needs it. I'm just a thc fan.
Yeah, agree. But then its illegal most places and cannot ship...legally. Dumb law of the landQuote:
Originally Posted by iceman
I'm a fan of thc, too, but in order to be legal, I have to keep it cbd only and thank gawd for isolate making it easy to keep it that way.
I suggest taking a couple hits on a joint for polishing off the full effect.
Beyond that, heat up some concentrate/oil and stir it in if you want that thc topically
From personal experience, I find that when my knee starts hurting it almost always means that I need to stretch my quads and open up my hips. Sitting at a desk all day results in short quads and mis-aligned hips that put extra strain on the knees. Not to mention, riding a bike doesn't exactly encourage a large range of motion.Quote:
Originally Posted by JongDoe
Look up how to do the couch stretch properly (focus on proper hip position) and give it a try for a few minutes on each leg each night. That might help you a ton or it might not but it's the cheapest option for sure. For me, it has the added benefit of also relieving a tight lower back (likely caused by hips that aren't mobile enough as a result of sitting all day).
I had to google that stretch and found this advice:Quote:
Originally Posted by Buke
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So, bring your leg up only if you can maintain the other positions previously discussed and you aren’t displaying any autonomic nervous system responses. These include but are not limited to:
Inability to control breathing
Shaking
Sweating like a whore in church
Inability to keep both eyes open simultaneously
Involuntary bowel evacuation
Projectile vomiting
Seriously, though, if it seems like too much, it is. Put your ego in check and back off a notch. Slow and steady wins in the mobility game.
You forgot to post the link your search produced, mtm.
Warning: hipster alert:
https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/c...doing-it-wrong
Just finished making the new batch. 4.7 oz jars @2000mg and 2.2 oz jars @1000 mg.
That link is kind of funny. What I meant by proper form is simply take it easy and don't think that just because some ballerina can bend her joints 220 degrees that it's healthy for normal people.Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark