CBD Oil - Official Thread

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by KQ

I've wondered about this myself. Fairwinds makes some. Why? Not something I want to do myself but here's what the internet has to say about the reasons for taking suppositories:

Suppositories may not be the most pleasant product you’ll ever use. But they can make it easier to take medicine that you can't swallow or that your stomach or intestines wouldn't absorb well.

Types of Suppositories
Suppositories have a base made from substances like gelatin or cocoa butter that surrounds the drug. As the warmth of your body melts the outside, the drug slowly releases.

Different types of suppositories go into the rectum, vagina, or the duct that empties your bladder, called the urethra. Sometimes they treat the area where you put them in. Or the medicine absorbs into your blood and travels to other parts of your body.

Rectal suppositories go in your bottom. They are about an inch long and have a rounded or bullet-shaped tip. You might take them to treat:

Allergies
Anxiety
Asthma
Constipation
Fever
Hemorrhoids
Motion sickness
Nausea
Pain and itching
Mental health problems, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

Why Use Them
You might need a suppository if:


The drug you’re taking would break down too quickly in your digestive tract if you took it as a pill or liquid.
You can’t swallow medicine.
You’re vomiting and can't keep a pill or liquid down.
The medicine tastes too bad to take by mouth.


and I think they left out that perhaps some people just like sticking things up their arse. :eek:

---

Ya. No.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by SuperChief

I’ve been doing some research, I want to see if CBD oil the helps with ADD and focus.

https://bluebirdbotanicals.com/produ...gory/extracts/

These guys looked good and came recommended

Any other refs for a basic oil to help with focus and old age pains.

---

First thing you need to do is move out of WV to a legal state :D

I started with hemp derived CBD and did notice benefits but it really took off when I started using cannabis derived CBD with micro doses of THC (entourage effect). Either way you go I would recommend 10 - 20mg per day based on my experience.

Note: I wasn't using it for ADD so I can't answer to that but it was a game changer re: old age pains. For focus I rely on good ol' THC - a mellow sativa or hybrid.

Wife bought a bottle of Ned full spectrum hemp oil a few weeks ago. I've tried it out a half dozen or so times now with no apparent benefit to, well, anything.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Dantheman

Wife bought a bottle of Ned full spectrum hemp oil a few weeks ago. I've tried it out a half dozen or so times now with no apparent benefit to, well, anything.

---

I've had very few hemp based CBD that had any noticeable effect.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Dantheman

Wife bought a bottle of Ned full spectrum hemp oil a few weeks ago. I've tried it out a half dozen or so times now with no apparent benefit to, well, anything.

---

For me it's not like taking an aspirin. Benefits IMO are long term from continued use with at min. dosage of 10mg per day to receive full anti-inflammatory effect. I can say that CBD does nothing for my sinus headaches that I get due to allergies but using a topical CBD salve will help release tension in my neck and shoulders that accompany my sinus headaches. I've even used it on my temples with some benefit.

Yanno, I'm sure it's no different than any drug that works for some and not for others.

Have I mentioned weight loss? I've dropped 10lbs without trying. Only thing I changed was taking the CBD oil which I've been using daily since August. I think I posted an article about the correlation (alleged, since there is no testing/studies) between CBD and weight loss. If you Google it you will find all kinds of stuff saying "yay" or "nay." Of course I don't know for sure except that my clothes are not really fitting anymore (and some are fitting better) and the comments people make about how I appear to have lost weight. I'm not skinnier than I was in my 20s and I have good energy/whatnot so I don't feel it's due to an undiagnosed disease. If anything I have more energy because I'm sleeping better due to taking CBD at night. Who knows but maybe one day we will when the Federal government gets it act together and allows research into CBD.


Here's two article from a quick search. Food for thought - not saying either is gospel:


Can CBD Help you Lose Weight?

Can Cannabidiol (CBD) Help Support Weight Loss and Metabolism?


Edit/Add: This probably goes without saying but I'm sure not all CBD products are created equal and it's just as likely other components in the product I take could be the reason for my positive results as much as the CBD. The stuff I take, Fairwinds AM Relief 300 and PM Relief 300 have herbal extracts as well as CBD and THC. I did not start out with these products but it is what I've settled on as working best for me.

Do want Fairwinds. My state is not there. :cry:

I purchased some hemp based CBD oil and slave from Lavender Blossoms a few weeks ago and have had positive results with sleeping. .5 - .75ml under the tongue before bed. My wife was not a fan of my purchase and offered me a huge eye roll when I told her I ordered it. Guess who refuses to go to bed without it now... We have never tried the fairwinds or a similar thc:cbd tincture so I can not compare them. Do I sleep great with a higher cbd flower strain, absolutley. Is that an option for the wife, nope. Salve applied to areas with tendonitis has provided relief too which was a pleasant surprise. Overall impressed as both my wife and I were extremely skeptical of hemp based CBD offerings.
Attachment 263003

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

I purchased some hemp based CBD oil and slave from Lavender Blossoms a few weeks ago and have had positive results with sleeping. .5 - .75ml under the tongue before bed. My wife was not a fan of my purchase and offered me a huge eye roll when I told her I ordered it. Guess who refuses to go to bed without it now... We have never tried the fairwinds or a similar thc:cbd tincture so I can not compare them. Do I sleep great with a higher cbd flower strain, absolutley. Is that an option for the wife, nope. Salve applied to areas with tendonitis has provided relief too which was a pleasant surprise. Overall impressed as both my wife and I were extremely skeptical of hemp based CBD offerings.

---

LOL! That's awesome esp. since you wife was a skeptic and found relief with it despite her doubts. Kinda speaks to there really being something to it since she didn't have expectations of a miracle cure.

My 88yo mother ruptured her Achilles (oy vey!) She ended up with a deep tissue pressure bruise from the boot she had to wear for 4 months. I got her some Fairwinds Flow Gel and bam! No more pain and she was up and moving rather than sitting around.

I've not used it myself yet as I still have some Nectar Craft Transdermal Salve which is a shea butter base (LOVE this stuff may not switch). My GFs 90yo mother uses Muscle Melt by Green Revolution (formerly Ethos) for her aching knees and swears by it.

Looks like you've got a few places to shop should you be interested in trying Fairwinds, Nectar Craft or Green Revolution:

https://fairwindscannabis.com/where-to-buy/

https://nectar-craft.myshopify.com/apps/store-locator

https://greenrevolution.com/find-our-products/

^ appreciate all the feedback and trials you have going on KQ. Always following along and with even more interest now that our n=1 trails are a success. Looking forward to testing your linked aides.

Funny I been pushing my mom. Got her to try a few (don't recall names) thc/CBD combos. Said one got her "loopy". I pointed her here. Feels weird and liberating at the same time. Mom welcome to tgr

Sent from my Pixel 2 using TGR Forums mobile app

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

^ appreciate all the feedback and trials you have going on KQ. Always following along and with even more interest now that our n=1 trails are a success. Looking forward to testing your linked aides.

---

Funny, just the other day I was thinking for all I know I could end up like that guy in town who is blue from taking that silver stuff. I'll be sure and let you all know if anything funky happens. LOL!

My doc knows I'm taking it and I have given her some literature from Fairwinds so she can see what all is in the products. She was all for it as were the physical therapists who have been working with my Mom. I had to get her info on the salve so she could share it with them because they wanted to know where to buy it.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Skidog

Funny I been pushing my mom. Got her to try a few (don't recall names) thc/CBD combos. Said one got her "loopy". I pointed her here. Feels weird and liberating at the same time. Mom welcome to tgr

---

Hi Mom!

Not sure what you tried but I will say that the first time I used an oral 5:1 CBD/THC product I felt a bit buzzed but that dissipated quickly.

I also had a incident where after a hot shower I took a 5:1 tincture sublingually AND I rubbed some transdermal salve on my lower back then settled in to watch TV. It wasn't long before I realized I was high. LOL!! Again this was early in my CBD self-trails so I may have been more sensitive to the micro dose of THC contained in the products since I hadn't used THC for years. I also think having taken a hot shower contributed to a higher absorption rate due to open pores (they say that topical CBD/THC doesn't break the blood-brain barrier but I'm not so sure). It was pretty comical and again it didn't last too long plus I wasn't going anywhere so it was all good. Made the football game I was watching more interesting and I might have been a bit more animated yelling at some of the calls. :D

Just remember - no one has ever died or OD'd from THC. If the going gets weird do something to distract yourself, breath and know this too shall pass.

Ten Things To Do When You’re Too High

Any thoughts on CBD for migraines? My wife gets them often, and the past few weeks have been really bad.

any brands to look at? Would have to be hemp based since NJ.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

I purchased some hemp based CBD oil and slave from Lavender Blossoms a few weeks ago and have had positive results with sleeping. .5 - .75ml under the tongue before bed. My wife was not a fan of my purchase and offered me a huge eye roll when I told her I ordered it. Guess who refuses to go to bed without it now... We have never tried the fairwinds or a similar thc:cbd tincture so I can not compare them. Do I sleep great with a higher cbd flower strain, absolutley. Is that an option for the wife, nope. Salve applied to areas with tendonitis has provided relief too which was a pleasant surprise. Overall impressed as both my wife and I were extremely skeptical of hemp based CBD offerings.
Attachment 263003

---

What was the price on that 1000 mg bottle, like $75? And $55 on that salve?
I might notice the 1000 mg doses but 250 mg in that salve gonna go quick.

I just got a gram of cbd isolate for $25 yesterday and added half of it to my kung foo go linament I've been making. That's 500 mg, since a gram is 1000 mg. Fuckin made a day and night difference on my torn up shoulder (ac, rc, labrum, and tendons fucked up bad) immediately. I'm basically bypassing the oil/salve/bottling/marketing of others to get the shit for less, combine it with other things that I know work, and happy about it. I'm also adding dmso to my goo for even better absorption on skin applications. I'm now collaborating with some friends to do a bulk buy on 100 grams to knock that price down further and am going to start doing bottled batches for friends.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by splat

What was the price on that 1000 mg bottle, like $75? And $55 on that salve?
I might notice the 1000 mg doses but 250 mg in that salve gonna go quick.

I just got a gram of cbd isolate for $25 yesterday and added half of it to my kung foo go linament I've been making. That's 500 mg, since a gram is 1000 mg. Fuckin made a day and night difference on my torn up shoulder (ac, rc, labrum, and tendons fucked up bad) immediately. I'm basically bypassing the oil/salve/bottling/marketing of others to get the shit for less, combine it with other things that I know work, and happy about it. I'm also adding dmso to my goo for even better absorption on skin applications. I'm now collaborating with some friends to do a bulk buy on 100 grams to knock that price down further and am going to start doing bottled batches for friends.

---

I am interested in buying a bottle

Sent from my moto g(6) using TGR Forums mobile app

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by splat

What was the price on that 1000 mg bottle, like $75? And $55 on that salve?
I might notice the 1000 mg doses but 250 mg in that salve gonna go quick.

I just got a gram of cbd isolate for $25 yesterday and added half of it to my kung foo go linament I've been making. That's 500 mg, since a gram is 1000 mg. Fuckin made a day and night difference on my torn up shoulder (ac, rc, labrum, and tendons fucked up bad) immediately. I'm basically bypassing the oil/salve/bottling/marketing of others to get the shit for less, combine it with other things that I know work, and happy about it. I'm also adding dmso to my goo for even better absorption on skin applications. I'm now collaborating with some friends to do a bulk buy on 100 grams to knock that price down further and am going to start doing bottled batches for friends.

---

Spot on for the 1000mg. $24 for the salve. 10% discount code ITM to knock the price down a bit and free shipping.

The salve has been effective for bicep tendonitis so far. You clearly are getting your formula dialed in.

Looking forward to hearing more about the bottled batches and who makes the friend invite list.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by crackboy

Any thoughts on CBD for migraines? My wife gets them often, and the past few weeks have been really bad.

any brands to look at? Would have to be hemp based since NJ.

---

Not an issue I deal with but these people seem to have a lot to say on the subject:

https://migraine.com/q-and-a/tried-cbd-oil-management/

Also:

https://www.leafly.com/start-exploring/manage-migraines

It's not listed on Leafly's migraine list but I would add Sour Tsunami. I notice that both Sour Diesel and Sour Tangie are on the list so I think Sour Tsunami should be there too. It's one of my favorite CBD strains for body aches. Leaves you with a clear head and uplifted state.


What is Sour Tsunami?

Sour Tsunami is a strain that became famous for being one of the first to be specifically bred for high CBD rather than THC content. The result is a strain that’s effective at treating pain and inflammation without producing a significant “high” that is linked to high THC. Sour Tsunami CBD levels test as high as 10 or 11%, while THC is usually under 10%. Lawrence Ringo of the Southern Humboldt Seed Collective bred this strain over four years of hard work by crossing Sour Diesel plants with NYC Diesel. This sativa-dominant hybrid flowers within 9 weeks, producing dense, dark green buds with dark green and purple-tinged leaves. The buds have a familiar musky diesel smell with sweet undertones.

Without reading 9 pages....

KQ, can you give suggestion(s)?

47 yr. old male with slight depression (see below), knee and back pain (slipped disk, no meniscus, and chunky).
44 yr. old female with anxiety and bad sleeper
13 yr old chemo patient with anxiety due to leukemia and subsequent treatment symptoms.

Anybody got experience taking CBD during a t-break? It's going fine except that I'm sleeping like shit. I feel certain that'll pass, but if a little CBD before bed will help, I'd like to try. Just don't want to jeopardize the break. It looks like CBD doesn't bind to CB1 receptors, but wanted to make sure I'm not missing something.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by gatorboy

Without reading 9 pages....

KQ, can you give suggestion(s)?

47 yr. old male with slight depression (see below), knee and back pain (slipped disk, no meniscus, and chunky).
44 yr. old female with anxiety and bad sleeper
13 yr old chemo patient with anxiety due to leukemia and subsequent treatment symptoms.

---

Are these people in legal states? Can they (with the exception of the 13yo) purchase products with micro doses of THC or do they have to stick to hemp derived CBD?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by bagtagley

Anybody got experience taking CBD during a t-break? It's going fine except that I'm sleeping like shit. I feel certain that'll pass, but if a little CBD before bed will help, I'd like to try. Just don't want to jeopardize the break. It looks like CBD doesn't bind to CB1 receptors, but wanted to make sure I'm not missing something.

---

I'm assuming a t-break means you are not taking THC is that because you have to be clean for a test? If so keep in mind that there is a possibility CBD can trip a THC test or, like my GF's employer who is a goverment contractor, they could well test for CBD too. Though... now that a think about it... with the federal prohibition lifted on hemp maybe they will stop testing for it. I'll have to ask her.

Anyhoo..... I would recommend these:

https://www.cbdlish.com/product-page...x-20mg-10-pack

Attachment 263891

It's where I started when I embarked on my CBD adventure. I def. slept better on it from the first time I used it. Just squeeze the straw into some hot water or herbal tea or straight onto your tongue before bed (I went the herbal tea route).

Sorry, tolerance break. Just seemed like a good idea. I’ve already got the CBD, just not sure I should use it.

Sorry if this has been covered, but is there any CBD that is guaranteed THC free for someone who has a job that could involve testing.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by bagtagley

Sorry, tolerance break. Just seemed like a good idea. I’ve already got the CBD, just not sure I should use it.

---

It's actually supposed to help bring your body back into equilibrium.

Can CBD help to keep your tolerance down?

Do you build up a tolerance to CBD?

How to Reduce Developing a Cannabis Tolerance

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by shredgnar

Sorry if this has been covered, but is there any CBD that is guaranteed THC free for someone who has a job that could involve testing.

---

Unfortunately no and there is no guarantee even hemp derived CBD will test negative. If your job is at stake best to steer clear.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by KQ

Unfortunately no and there is no guarantee even hemp derived CBD will test negative. If your job is at stake best to steer clear.

---

A quick search has a few that come up as 100% THC free. I guess it has to be below .03% THC. Would that still show on a test?

Asking for a friend.

So f-ing dumb that this would even be a concern.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by shredgnar

A quick search has a few that come up as 100% THC free. I guess it has to be below .03% THC. Would that still show on a test?

Asking for a friend.

So f-ing dumb that this would even be a concern.

---

Again... I have no idea how sensitive the tests are or if employers have an allowable threshold. Seems like a gamble.

Yes, THC has to be below .03% to be able to ship across state lines or that was the case prior to the recent change.

Got my dmso (with fennel and tea tree oil in it) yesterday. Added it to the goo and it worked very impressively. This was the morning after a good ski day that tore my shoulder up and I was almost screaming in pain. What impressed me was the realization I had dropped a lot of my simpson oil into the goo, cause I got high instantly and my pain intensity subsided very significantly, pretty much totally disappeared. It was amazing. I could def see doing 1000 mg batches based on this experience instead of the 500 mg I put into what I think was a two pint mason jar. Will be ordering the 100 gr of isolate as soon as this batch starts getting low. Looking forward to all the relief that will bring! Just applied it to my sore shins, quads, and calves this am and got instant relief. I am pretty fukkin stoked.


https://www.bewellbuzz.com/hemp/cbd-...est-way-relax/

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by KQ

Are these people in legal states? Can they (with the exception of the 13yo) purchase products with micro doses of THC or do they have to stick to hemp derived CBD?






I'm assuming a t-break means you are not taking THC is that because you have to be clean for a test? If so keep in mind that there is a possibility CBD can trip a THC test or, like my GF's employer who is a goverment contractor, they could well test for CBD too. Though... now that a think about it... with the federal prohibition lifted on hemp maybe they will stop testing for it. I'll have to ask her.

Anyhoo..... I would recommend these:

https://www.cbdlish.com/product-page...x-20mg-10-pack

Attachment 263891

It's where I started when I embarked on my CBD adventure. I def. slept better on it from the first time I used it. Just squeeze the straw into some hot water or herbal tea or straight onto your tongue before bed (I went the herbal tea route).

---

Michigan just passed legalization.

No retail yet.

Wife would probably prefer to be THC-free. I don't mind it.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

gatorboy - foliumbiosciences.com

Splat, that minus the high is exactly what I want for my knees. Impressive sounding stuff.

Sorry - couldn't post a PDF and not able to link to this paper.



Attachment 264685
Attachment 264686
Attachment 264687
Attachment 264688

I used that DMSO 30 years ago and it definitely helped heal a very bad pulled muscle combined with a dislocated shoulder.

Never got used to the cucumber taste. Have not used it in a long time.

Where do you get yours?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Phall

Splat, that minus the high is exactly what I want for my knees. Impressive sounding stuff.

---

The mix I make? Yeah, when I do a big batch, I'll ony put thc in some of it. We're going to be working on the formula and mixing it into a salve, too. Prolly a couple months out. It's the only instantaneous cbd relief I've ever experienced and, with the dmso in it, I feel like I'm getting twice to three times the cbd I've gotten from oils and salves of comparable cbd mg levels. There's nothing close to it on the market that I've seen, especially for sports injuries.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by splat

The mix I make? Yeah, when I do a big batch, I'll ony put thc in some of it. We're going to be working on the formula and mixing it into a salve, too. Prolly a couple months out. It's the only instantaneous cbd relief I've ever experienced and with the dmso in it. I feel like I'm getting twice to three times the cbd I've gotten from oils and salves of comparable cbd mg levels. There's nothing close to it on the market that I've seen, especially for sports injuries.

---

I sometimes use DMSO with my CBD topicals to help get it in deep. Put me on the list Pat, I'd love to give your concoction a try.

Found some bud at the shop called Super Ringo. It's got 21.04% CBD but just 0.87% THC. Don't really smoke much (or at all) anymore but thought I'd give this a try.

Hey KQ, or anybody. My mom is 91 and has sciatica nerve pain. The pain meds she was given don't do much of anything. She's reduced to taking Tylenol with minimal affect.

Any recommendations? The research I've done seems to recommend Tinctures and Capsules. I'm not sure her hands are steady enough to take Tinctures under the tongue. We live in CA.

Thanks,

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by splat

What was the price on that 1000 mg bottle, like $75? And $55 on that salve?
I might notice the 1000 mg doses but 250 mg in that salve gonna go quick.

I just got a gram of cbd isolate for $25 yesterday and added half of it to my kung foo go linament I've been making. That's 500 mg, since a gram is 1000 mg. Fuckin made a day and night difference on my torn up shoulder (ac, rc, labrum, and tendons fucked up bad) immediately. I'm basically bypassing the oil/salve/bottling/marketing of others to get the shit for less, combine it with other things that I know work, and happy about it. I'm also adding dmso to my goo for even better absorption on skin applications. I'm now collaborating with some friends to do a bulk buy on 100 grams to knock that price down further and am going to start doing bottled batches for friends.

---

What was your end result with the stem cell injections? Did you do your shoulder?

The end result with stem cells was that they saved my fukking knee. period. I did get injected in my shoulder and it was greatly healed before a fall last January compounded everything I'd injured before and added a new list of shit that's fucked up in it. I'm skiing without any brace on my knee and doing fine but the odd pole plants, usually on steeps, keep my shoulder aching by exacerbating the ligament damage I will soon address with something new called C60 that is supposed to eliminate free radicals and repair ligaments at the same time. But the pain is erased with my cbd concoction now and that makes my biggest obstacle to functioning fully (the pain) one less thing to deal with.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by powpig

I sometimes use DMSO with my CBD topicals to help get it in deep. Put me on the list Pat, I'd love to give your concoction a try.

Found some bud at the shop called Super Ringo. It's got 21.04% CBD but just 0.87% THC. Don't really smoke much (or at all) anymore but thought I'd give this a try.

---

I know you done skied yourself into a similar sitch as I have, powpig. I'll let you know when I get the next batch made and maybe you can stop by and try it.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by SB

I used that DMSO 30 years ago and it definitely helped heal a very bad pulled muscle combined with a dislocated shoulder. Never got used to the cucumber taste. Have not used it in a long time. Where do you get yours?

---

From a natural healer dude I know. I'm now shopping for a good source. Got one?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Bosco

Hey KQ, or anybody. My mom is 91 and has sciatica nerve pain. The pain meds she was given don't do much of anything. She's reduced to taking Tylenol with minimal affect.

Any recommendations? The research I've done seems to recommend Tinctures and Capsules. I'm not sure her hands are steady enough to take Tinctures under the tongue. We live in CA.

Thanks,

---

Okay.... I found this article:

WILL CBD HELP SCIATICA PAIN? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Excerpt:

Limited research has suggested CBD could potentially alleviate both neuropathic and nociceptive pain. ... CBD is a cannabinoid that helps fight inflammation and pain. This is why CBD can help sciatica pain. Currently there's not enough medical research on treating sciatica with cannabis.


The two topical products recommended in the article are made by the person who wrote the article (surprise, surprise) but that doesn't mean they couldn't be wonderful. I'm in Washington so anything I'm personally familiar with that I might recommend is unavailable to you in CA ( <roll eyes> This really needs to be worked out).




This article lists several products available in CA (I know it says exercise but I think these products are more universal than just over exertion soreness) :

Leafly Picks: 15 Cannabis Balms for Pain Relief After Exercise




I also found this article:

How to Use CBD Oil for Sciatica


Lots of good info in the article with product recs - here's an excerpt:

Sciatica and CBD: Treating Mixed Pain
One of the things that makes pain from sciatica so difficult to treat is that it is often a combination of two different kinds of pain, nociceptive and neuropathic.

Nociceptive pain is caused when nerves are reacting to tissue damage, sending signals to the central nervous system that something is wrong. Neuropathic pain is when the nerves themselves are damaged, usually through disfunction, damage, or compression.

The first line of treatment for sciatica is often NSAIDs, a class of drugs that reduces inflammation. Unfortunately, they are widely known to only reduce nociceptive pain. Neuropathic pain, on the other hand, is often treated with antidepressants and anticonvulsants.

Both classes of drugs have significant side effects, particularly when used over the long term to treat chronic pain. These can include increased risk of heart attack, liver damage, ulcers, and other significant negative health outcomes.

CBD, on the other hand, has few known side effects, and there is scientific research that supports its ability to alleviate both neuropathic and nociceptive pain, as well as reduce inflammation.

It does this by working with the body’s endocannabinoid system, a series of receptors that work with the central nervous system to regulate a large number of natural processes including pain, skin health, and digestion to name just a few.

However, I want to emphasize that the research is still in the early stages, and the role of other cannabinoids such as THC in the modulation of pain remains an active area of study. And, although the endocannabinoid system is clearly implicated as one factor in the modulation of pain in the body, CBD may work best in combination with traditional medications.

In addition, sometimes a surgical option is the recommended course of treatment for some kinds of sciatic pain, potentially preventing further degeneration. That is why working with a doctor to develop the best overall pain management plan for you is the first thing to do if you are experiencing pain from sciatica.



As I've mentioned before my mother (88) and my GF's mother (90) both use topical CBD/THC for body aches. At that age what do they have to lose? I did go through my mother's meds and do the best I could to check for reactions with CBD/THC even though she was only using a topical. I would love to have her take a tincture for the mood enhancing qualities but I had some reservations about her blood pressure medication so we didn't go there. It may be fine but because we don't have research it's hard to know definitively.

My concern with the BP med was that the CBD would react on it like grapefruit juice does - the drug is metabolized and made useful to the body in the liver and grapefruit juice prevents that process from happening. Now granted I think you have to take the pill with grapefruit juice to have this happen but still it was enough of a concern that I decided not to mess with it. I based this decision on some article I read - didn't just pull the idea out of my ass.

^ A very big thank you KQ. Look like I have more reading to do.

Recently tried some hemp-derived cbd oil for our 11 yo dog with anxiety issues. It’s been great, but not cost effective in the volume I’ve been able to find in town. Although the peanut butter flavor is nice. Any suggestions for mail order?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jackattack

Recently tried some hemp-derived cbd oil for our 11 yo dog with anxiety issues. It’s been great, but not cost effective in the volume I’ve been able to find in town. Although the peanut butter flavor is nice. Any suggestions for mail order?

---

Interested