Give the Gift of Relief: Topical THC

Physical pain is a constant for many of our patients. For those living with muscle tension, sports injuries (be careful out there!), and even headaches, you may find that the most effective relief comes from topical applications of thc and cbd. Oils, balms, and lotions allow you to focus your treatment on specific areas of pain rather than providing generalized pain relief like you would from smoking cannabis or eating an edible, though they can provide a similar feeling of well being, especially when combined with a talented massage therapist (or loving partner, thanks honey!).

Essentially cannabis topicals are much like using a sports balm (or tiger balm for all the old hippies out there). Topicals are multi-use, work-safe (though some do have a mild cannabis scent), and don’t have the creepy chemicals of your standard pharmacy sports balm. Application can cause serious muscle relaxation, so we suggest you do initial experiments in the evening until you know how the topical treatment affects you.

At Starbuds we offer a variety of thc and cbd topical medications. If you are new to this kind of pain relief the below guide may be helpful in making a selection. Of course, if you have any questions or would like more information about any of the following topicals our friendly budtenders will be happy to help you chose one that is right for your specific pain relief needs.

Vita Verde, it’ll change your life.

Vita Verde is a great place to start for the topical beginner as they offer a wide range of options that very by type and level of relief. Depending on what you need (or prefer) they offer topical aid in cold, hot, and somewhere in-between.

Patients looking for warming relief to moderate muscle pain or joint stiffness will love Vita Verde’s Cayenne Balm. Marianne (a fan of their products) explained on their Facebook page that the Cayenne Balm, which she calls, “my sauce" is awesome because it “helps take the edge off (especially at bedtime) providing relief from the burning and tingling running down my arm from a neck and shoulder injury.”

After a hardcore workout slather on Vita Verde’s Soothe-Ice Cream to banish sore muscles and soothe those larger muscle groups, hands and feet. This cream should be applied generously, and makes an excellent addition to your next massage.

Need a little more kick? Vita Verde’s Fire Balm takes pain relief to the next level. This is by far the most powerful product offered by Vita Verde. A warming sensation is matched with heavy mint aromatics to produce a relaxing effect with pain relief that is both instant and long lasting.

Vita Verde is geared toward athletes, nature wanderers and those suffering from aches and pains looking for a more natural solution.

 Liberty Lotion, pursue your right to be free from pain!

Fans of essential oils (and CBD!) will love Liberty Lotion. While some topicals have a mild cannabis scent, Liberty Lotion smells of lavender making it far more discreet. It also packs a powerful pain relief punch, as each ounce contains over 50mg of CBD. We would suggest it for arthritis, bursitis, spasms, sun burns, razor burn, migraines, back pain, sprains, carpal tunnel, menstrual cramps, fibromyalgia, sore muscles, workout fatigue, tattoos, psoriasis and eczema (just to name a few). Not sure you can commit to the whole bottle? We’ve got a $5 sample size (which makes a perfect stocking stuffer for your favorite patient, happy holidays indeed!) so go on and test it out, we think you’ll be pretty darn impressed.

Cannabis Basic, keeping it simple (and effective).

We love The Remedy Pain Stick by Cannabis Basics. Seriously, ask anyone on our team at Starbuds if they have one in their bag. The Remedy is our go to for headaches, nausea, muscle tension, and joint stiffness, all without getting your hands dirty! The combination of terpenes (from cannabis) and essential oils is like magic in a stick, rub it on your temples, back of neck, whatever hurts, and don’t forget to apply a little right under your nose. With CBD, THCA and THC along with Arnica Montana and other therapeutic botanicals there are some major aromatherapy benefits along with the natural relief from pain and inflammation.

Cannabis Basic also offers massage oil (with relaxing lavender x tangerine aromatherapy), a tattoo treatment for those first 24 hours, and a Repair Cream (cannabis + tea tree oil) for your brutalized hands and feet. Their products are beyond basic, they are essential.

We hope this has been helpful and illuminating, but of course, our budtenders are always happy to clarify and continue your topical education! Keep it cool Seattle, you’re on your way to pain-free days, even if it’s only 30 degrees outside. Happy holidays from all of us here at Starbuds!