MMJ topicals help many common ailments

Seniors MMJ Network
Aug 23, 2015
2 min read

Seniors experience a variety of age related conditions, Medical Marijuana lotions, creams, salves and now MMJ patches have been developed to address these needs. Don't try smoking these or expect to get high, you will not experience psychoactive effects from using topicals infused with Medical Marijuana.

The most common ailment that we find Seniors are using topicals for, would be arthritis / inflammation. Below is a short list of conditions that MMJ topicals have anecdotally shown to improve symptoms for.

Arthritis
Muscle soreness
Pain
Psoriasis
Burns
Eczema
Headaches/migraines
Insect bites
Rheumatism
Sunburns
Swelling
Tendonitis

Most people think that these lotions are only available in states with medical or recreational Marijuana, not totally true. You can purchase CBD lotions legally and have them mailed in the US Postal system without violating any laws. The caveat being, the CBD lotion needs to be derived from hemp (not marijuana) and contain the most minuscule amount of THC. Hemp has thousands of uses, getting you high isn't one.

Your body produces endocannabinoids which bind with the CB1 and CB2 receptors in your body, called the Endocannabinoid system. Marijuana contains cannabinoids such as THC and CBD. Topicals mainly utilize the CB2 receptors, which are found all over the body but in higher numbers in the stomach and skin. Marijuana is lipophilic, meaning it can be dissolved into a fat-soluble substance. It easily permeates cell membranes making it perfect for use as a topical medicine applied directly to the skin.

When making your own lotions at home, it is generally recommended to choose an Indica strain instead of a Sativa. A tip from the experts - THC does not decrease inflammation, but it's precursor THC-A does assist. If your goal is to treat arthritis, a lotion with high THC and little to no CBD will not have the maximum benefit. Lotions high in CBD and THC-A are great for arthritis.

At Seniors MMJ Network , we try to avoid recommending specific products unless we have had a long period to validate the efficacy. Whether you are in a legal state or not, you can purchase CBD lotions and oils online. These are derived from Hemp, but all are not equal. We recommend avoiding Hemp products from China or companies that source their material from China, commonly called Hemp paste. Our preferred way to make lotions is by using coconut oil or shae butter, a topic which we'll cover in the coming month.

MMJ-infused topicals are an example of how new methods of application are revolutionizing perceptions of marijuana as a safe and effective treatment for many of todays common ailments. Different topicals have different benefits to offer depending upon the way they are created and the ingredients (cannabinoids) that are used, so experiment with various transdermal products to see what works for you. Check the label and if you have any questions, email us a picture - seniorsmmjnetwork@gmail.com