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5 Medical Marijuana Products for Pain

Increasingly, Marylanders interested in treating pain aren’t visiting a drug store or a pharmacy. They’re looking for professional medical marijuana consultations and then visiting a medical marijuana dispensary. Maryland has recognized the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana since 2013. Today, over 70,000 residents of the Free State—over 1% of the population—are registered as medical marijuana patients with the state.

 

If you’re interested in learning how cannabis works safely and gently with the body to treat chronic pain and inflammation, this article is a great start. And we’ll share 5 medical marijuana products designed to bring sustainable relief for many common types of pain.

Medical Marijuana for Pain: A Natural Partnership with the Body

Marijuana contains a group of roughly 150 natural compounds called “cannabinoids.” You may have heard of the two most abundant: THC and CBD. When we take medical marijuana for pain, these cannabinoids interact with a regulatory network called the Endocannabinoid System to impart a wide variety of pain-fighting effects.

 

Both THC and CBD are potent anti-inflammatories, which means they work with the body to reduce pain and swelling at the sites of injuries. But there’s more: THC blocks pain signals as they pass through the spinal cord to the brain. And its euphoric “high” can increase the activity of our own opioid receptors (without relying on potentially harmful opioid drugs).

 

By comparison, CBD reduces pain by helping control signalling and repair cells. In addition, it initiates a pain-reducing response in the brain, stimulating receptors to dampen the signals of pain as they’re received there.

 

Medical Marijuana for Pain: 5 Proven Products for Pain

A Maryland medical cannabis dispensary will typically stock any number of medical marijuana products for pain. Here are 5 of the most popular, each designed to address pain in different ways.

 

Harmony High-Potency Oil by Liberty

This marijuana tincture is a great option for those who prefer not to inhale marijuana. Recommended against pain, loss of appetite and depression, this potent extract delivers gentle relief with just a few drops dissolved into your favorite beverage or placed underneath the tongue for faster absorption.

 

Crown Chakra CBD Bath Bomb by Hari Om Hemp

Yes, marijuana finds its way into bath bombs (and they’re an unbelievably soothing way to obtain the plant’s pain-fighting properties. This one is enhanced with the naturally relaxing power of fresh lavender flower.

 

BG Diesel Pre-Roll by Nature’s Heritage

This pre-rolled joint is a boon for those who want fast pain relief without fussing with loose marijuana flower. This strain is loved for its ability to quickly numb bodily aches and pains without overly clouding the mind.

 

Blue Dream Vape Cartridge by Curio Wellness

One of the most popular marijuana strains for its potent pain-fighting effects, Blue Dream imparts a gentle euphoria that won’t leave you feeling sedated. Noted for its lovely sweet berry aroma, this cartridge fits a standard 510 thread battery.

 

1:1 Transdermal Patch by Mary’s Medicinals

This award-winning company is a leader in delivering accurate dosing through topical applications. With a balanced blend of the primary cannabinoids CBD and THC, these patches offer up to 12 hours of powerful pain-fighting relief with a single application.