Month: November 2021

Marijuana Topicals – How to Make a Salve

January 15, 2021 No Comments

Cannabis has amazing healing benefits, which is why it is a great ingredient to use in topical, such as lotions, salves and roll-ons. The compounds found in marijuana are great at helping reduce pain and inflammation. Research has shown that cannabis in these topicals can help reduce inflammation in and under the skin! Take a look at a quick recipe on how to make your own DIY salve.

Needed Materials

  • 2 c of cannabis
  • 2 oz of beeswax
  • 2 c of coconut oil
  • Essential oil
  • Mason Jar
  • Cheesecloth

DIRECTIONS

  1. Decarboxylate your cannabis. (see recipe linked here)
  2. While your cannabis is decarboxylating, pour the 2 cups of coconut oil into a saucepan.
  3. Once your cannabis is ready, begin adding it to the coconut oil in the saucepan, slowly mix it together on low heat.
  4. After mixing for 20 minutes, remove the mixture from the saucepan. Place the cheesecloth over the jar and pour the cannabis and oil mixture and set to the side.
  5. Now, add the beeswax in your saucepan. Once fully melted, add your cannabis and oil mixture. Begin mixing gently with a spatula.
  6. Remove your saucepan from the heat and then add a few drops of essential oils (scent and brand of your choice).
  7. Stir well and then add into the mason jar. Let it sit at room temperature and harden.
  8. Enjoy feeling the amazing benefits of medical cannabis a topical!