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Massage Oils and Other Skin Products
By Hempology | January 9, 2006
By Gayle Quin
In over 70 years of prohibition and misinformation, all science has been able to accomplish is to prove cannabis is capable of reversing illnesses, shrinking tumors, stopping people from going blind, reverse liver illness…” Indeed, there may be health benefits in addition to the ‘”proven benefits of medical marihuana, as marihuana levels of THC seem to strengthen the immune system” from Health Risks of Marihuana Use. On to one of my pet peeves – the USA. Nothing personal, but we as Canadians should not want to emulate, we need to educate. Since when has agriculture become Big Business? (1937), instead of health centered! And Health Care a multi-billion dollar industry instead of health conscious!
The only way I have ever felt personal gratification has been through educating, inspiring and encouraging others and myself towards personal empowerment. Herbs have always been my primary source of enjoyment and health (Cannabis included), because they grow freely everywhere, and may be grown freely (hopefully) everywhere. Dr. William C. Woodward spoke out against prohibition in 1937 “this law, passed in ignorance, could possibly deny the world a potential medicine, especially now…”(from The Emperor Wears No Clothes.) So the world (except for India) has been denied one of the Earths most wonderful medicines for many years now, unless you are willing to break the law. To date, “the most dangerous part of smoking cannabis remains the fact you can get arrested for it,” Professor Geyewitz in court last summer.
Cannabis has been a preferred topical treatment since it started growing beside the campsite. (Or people started camping beside its alluring aroma.) A bud can be applied directly to an open wound and it will not only act as a styptic (stops bleeding), but also as an antiseptic, (stops bacterial infections), anti-biotic (stops infections), antiviral (herpes), anti-inflammatory (stops swelling), and an analgesic (stops pain). Not bad for a little bud. A good thing to remember is that plants are chemically based, and allopathic medicines are synthetic (and worse, just partial) versions of the original plant. Plants need to remain “simples” so we don’t end up with crack-pot. The National Institute of Defense has extensively funded research on altering THE to the extent that THC-V is now produced (it is similar in strength and effectiveness to that of LSD 25. Now why would they need to do that?)
Oils, Salves and Lip Balm Cannabis oils come in a variety of forms for our use. We can infuse cannabis directly into oils for a multitude of uses, and we can express health-giving oil from the seeds. Oils may be combined for specific uses as most plants work synergistically (better together). Our skin is one of our largest organs and is capable of absorbing medicine as well as expelling waste. To me it makes good sense to apply a medicine directly to the site of need whenever possible. In this day and age this is a very viable for of application due to the fact that most people using a North American diet usually have compromised digestive systems.
Cannabis Oil is an excellent pain reliever because it stimulates localized THC and Cannibanoid receptors throughout our bodies to help the cannabis we smoke go directly to the site most need. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory by stimulating circulation. Cannabis is also used for almost every condition of the skin from eczema to fungus, as well as atopic dermatitis. It may also be used topically for stopping migraines.
St.John’s Wort and Cannabis Oil is especially good for the circulatory system. It helps all aspects of bruising from stopping pain, facilitating you body to reabsorb the bruise without clotting. It will strengthen capillaries and veins, which is important to compromised livers, as well as varicose veins, and very favorable reports from migraine sufferers. St.John’s Wort and Cannabis oil is also good for scrapes and cuts, minor wounds and burns, making it an excellent first-aid remedy. This combination is also one of the best things to stop abdominal cramps and break down blockages, also relieving stomachaches. It will soothe inflammations of the skin, and is a specific for recurrent ear infections.
Chinese Mint, Eucalyptus and Cannabis Oil is wonderful to rub on your chest for chronic bronchitis, asthma, influenza (flue), and whooping cough. It can also be used for fever headaches, sore throats, rashes, stomach bloating, and neuralgic and rheumatic pains. It may also be used as a rub for your pets to help repel fleas and mites.
Chinese Mint, Camphor and Cannabis Oil will help all lung complaints, local rheumatisms, sprains and strains, bruises and neuralgia. Also used as a rub for stomach and bowel complaints such as spasmodic cholera, flatulent colic and diarrhea.
Arnica and Cannabis makes an excellent treatment for inflammations caused by things like arthritis and sprains. It will reduce swellings and relieve pain associated with these conditions. Arnica works by stimulating blood circulation and is an accepted ingredient for many arthritic and athletic preparations. It also soothes minor burns, ulcers, eczema, and acne. This oil is not to be used on broken skin or open wounds, as arnica can act as an anti-coagulant (stops blood from clotting).
Salve is made by adding beeswax to the desired consistency and is good for all first-aid purposes, as well as fungal infections and athletes’ foot type complaints, eczemas, and other skin conditions.
Lip Balms have shea butter added for both skin moisturizing and as a sunscreen. They are easily flavoured with pure essential oils for either personal taste or specific health issues.
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