Recipe for hemp ointment with lard

24. 04. 2024

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In every household there are countless creams, ointments, oils or balms of different scents and textures. Each targets a different area and tries to relieve specific health problems. However, hemp ointment is different and its scope of application surpasses all other products. It can be used from head to toe, the risk of an allergic reaction is negligible, the effects appear within a few days and the production is ridiculously simple.

You only have to be careful about the amount of cannabis ingredient. The ointment must not contain more than 1% THC (in most countries it is only 0.3% THC). Exceeding this limit puts you outside the law. As a rule, cannabis cosmetics meet all the strict standards related to the plant, but if the proportions of the individual ingredients are respected, there is no need to worry about home production either.

Many prejudices revolve around lard. Until two generations ago, women used it extensively for skin care and skin all over the body, for bruises and cuts. Today, it is clear that raw materials such as vegetable butters or oils are preferable. On the other hand, lard is strikingly similar in texture to sebum, is well absorbed and strengthens the elasticity of the skin. It is ideal for home-made ointments.

However, if you feel averse to lard (because of its specific smell or because of ethical considerations), you can substitute shea butter with a few drops of almond oil or medical petroleum jelly.

Basic recipe for hemp ointment

This ointment is made of only two ingredients and is suitable for preventive lubrication and treatment.

Raw materials:

• 1 kg of rendered lard
• Handful of dried leaves and flowers
• 15 g calendula - optional, has an effect on skin healing

Procedure:

In a water bath, melt the lard at a temperature of eighty degrees and put the crushed cannabis in a gauze bag. Leave to infuse and cool for two hours. Store in a cool, dark place for a week and then repeat the same procedure. Then again after a month. Pour the warm ointment into clean, dry jars or cups, seal and store in a dark place.

 

Recipe for hemp ointment for joints and muscles

Regular care is essential, but after physical activity or after an injury or overload, when muscles and joints suffer, it is necessary to provide the body with more than just lard and hemp pulp. The warming effect of chilli peppers is essential.

Raw materials:

• 1 kg of rendered lard
• 50 ml hemp oil
• 1 packet of cannabis mixture
• 2 small chillies (from the lower category of the Scoville scale to avoid skin irritation)
• 20 g of comfrey - optional, it is only to intensify the effect

Procedure:

Heat the lard in a water bath and gradually add all the other ingredients. Leave the mixture to infuse for two hours and store it cool in a dark place. Repeat the process after a week and then after a month. Pour into clean, dry containers and store in a cool, dark place.

Careful with cannabis

Cannabis is suitable for all skin types and helps with eczema, cold sores or sore joints. However, you should take an allergy test before applying the cream for the first time. In the case of the basic recipe, the risk is minimal. With herbal ingredients, beware, a large proportion can irritate the skin and cause rashes.

 

 

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