Making a hemp salve – recipe

29. 04. 2024

These products, most often sold in the form of salves, creams, ointments, and balms, give immediate relief to acute and chronic conditions such as pain, inflammation, itchiness, and more. Furthermore, they do not show any intoxicating effects because they are applied only to the skin. Thus, it is, for example, possible to use them at work where you would not dare to do cannabis whatsoever.

Preparation of your own hemp milk or salve is not as hard as it seems. Moreover, if you have already tried to make hemp butter or oil, you are practically at home and dry because both recipes are almost identical. There are various options on the Internet. But before you start making your own homemade skincare product, be aware that they cannot contain more than 0.3 percent of THC by the European law. It will be an illegal act if you exceed the limit. Thus, make sure you well know the source of the dried hemp you are about to use. Or you can simply choose from legally made ointments and creams available in our online store.
 

 

Basic recipe for hemp ointment

Ingredients:

• 7 – 10 grams dried hemp (depends on the potency)

• 350 ml coconut oil (alternatively medical petroleum jelly or shea butter)

• 80 ml olive oil (can be omitted)

 

• 80 g beeswax (can be omitted)

• A few drops essential oil of your choice

• Baking sheet

• Casserole (ideally a canning pot)

• Canning glass jars

• Fine straining cloth

 

Procedure

Spread dry and crushed hemp onto the baking sheet, put the sheet into a preheated oven to 120°C, and leave it to decarboxylate for up to half an hour. In the meantime, put coconut oil (or its alternative should you choose any) into the canning pot, and start heating it up slowly. Add the decarboxylated hemp into the melted coconut oil and keep cocking the mix while slowly stirring it for another half an hour. 

Note: Keep the heating to the minimum, especially if you are not using a canning pot. Overheating harms the carrier and the active compounds contained in hemp. When the time is up, strain the mix through the cloth into the jars and put them aside to cool down. 
 

 

Preparation of hemp ointment with beeswax:

Use the same pot and heat it up (also slowly). As the beeswax is melting, start mixing in the prepared mix of hemp and coconut oil. Now is the time to add the essential oil – lavender, mint, or tea tree scents are great options. As soon the beeswax neatly amalgamates with the mix, put the pot aside and get ready the jars. Carefully pour the finished product into them a seal them properly.




 

 

That’s it! Your first hemp salve has been born!

It will not last forever, but you can extend its life by storing it in a cool, dark place.

Now all you have to do is apply it to the affected area, ensconce yourself in your favorite chair, and let THC take over the job. Its miraculous effectsdo not take time to kick in.

 

Additional recipe for hemp body lotion

Heat up your homemade hemp ointment and have these ingredients ready to be added:

• 240 ml aloe vera gel
• One teaspoon liquid vitamin E
• Two spoons shea butter or cocoa butter

If you wish to have the lotion thinner, add olive oil into it. Alternatively, you can use any other high-quality oils. We recommend almond oil or vitamin E in the form of oil. Bear in mind that the lotion still can be quite thick.

 

Is there an allergy to hemp ointments?

The probability of developing an allergy to hemp contained in creams and ointments is low, but it cannot be completely excluded. Some people may also be allergic to various carriers (e.g., Vaseline) or additives used during preparation (e.g., essential oils). It is, therefore, necessary to be well familiar with the ingredients. The best practice is to apply the salve to a small area on the skin first. Especially in the case of more severe forms of eczema, it also happens quite often that cannabis ointments worsen the conditions before it begins to improve. Ideally, always consult the use of hemp salve with your family doctor or dermatologist.

Other procedures and variations of the preparation of homemade health and beauty hemp products can be found in the professional literature about cannabis.

If you cannot make your own hemp products or are afraid of breaking the law, you can always order in our online store. Choose from a wide range of cannabis ointments, which do not contain more THC than the permitted limit set by the law. Yet, thanks to other cannabinoids and various natural ingredients contained in hemp, you can still give relief to your aching joints and soothe sore muscles. 

Various hemp balms and face creams will also perfectly nourish your skin and chapped lips.