Tips Cannabis and Skin Disorders - Eczema -Psoriasis etc

[momofthegoons]

After reading @felvapes and @GreenHopper 's comments on Eczema, I started wondering if cannabis oil would help. I know that the cannabis infused oil and salve I make helps heal burns and other sores. So I did a little research.

In the 'Why Do You Medicate' forum, there is a thread called "700 Medicinal Uses for Cannabis sorted by Disease" which has a section devoted to Eczema:

ECZEMA

Hemp Supplement Boosts Body AND Mind (anecdotal/news - 2001)

http://pr.cannazine.co.uk/201006011282/green/eco-news/hemp-supplement-boosts-body-and-mind.html

Skin Complaint Man Grew Cannabis (news/ anecdotal- 2004)

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04.n1222.a09.html

Want Nice Skin? Then Smoke Cannabis! (news – 2007)

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Want-Nice-Skin-Then-Smoke-Cannabis-56803.shtml

Cannabis helps treat allergic reactions (news - 2007)

http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=4768

Cannabis compound reduces skin allergies in mice (news – 2007)

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12016-cannabis-compound-reduces-skin-allergies-in-mice.html

Cannabinoids Reduce Skin Inflammation (news - 2007)

http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=7284&wtm_format=print

So in theory cannabis should help eczema. So I took it further and looked in my 'bible' on essential oils ("The Quick Reference Guide for Using Essential Oils" by Connie and Alan Higley) and found:

So I'm thinking a cannabis infused oil with essential oils known to heal, or be helpful, for eczema. My thoughts are, that for eczema, you want as little barrier as possible. You want that cannabis and the essential oils to absorb. So you do not want to add anything to an oil that would solidify it; like beeswax. Coconut oil is also a barrier type oil.. so if making a topical oil, I would infuse grapeseed oil because it absorbs into the skin more easily. I would also make darn sure to filter the infused oil a couple times to get any type of cannabis particulate out. The particulate can be an irritant.

So what would I add? I'm not shy with the essential oils that I add. There are some that are irritants, however, and those I use sparingly. None of the essential oils used above for eczema are in that category. So for example, when I make a 2 oz. tin of my pain salve, I'll put in 10 drops of wintergreen, 4 drops of rosemary, 4 drops of eucalyptus, 4 drops of peppermint. More than you would think; right? But that's for pain...

For eczema, I think I would take 2 oz. of oil and add 5 drops of one of the main oils (German Chamomile most likely). Then I would add 4 drops of thyme, 4 drops of bergamot, 4 drops of eucalyptus. Or something along those lines from the above list of essential oils. But I don't add more than 4 oils as a rule. And then I would test and see how this worked before adding more essential oils to a batch. My feeling is that you could probably use more of the first ingredient... but maybe not to start. Better to err on the side of caution rather than go full bore and risk a flare up. Find a blend of the oils that you like. And when adding the oils, don't get freaked out if an extra drop or two comes out of the bottle. No biggie.

Another oil mentioned in the book I have is an oil called V-6. Sort of expensive and I've never used it, but think I may have to try it now that I've found a source for it. This oil is used to dilute essential oils for direct application to the skin or if they are on the list of 'possible irritant oils'. I have no idea if this can be infused. @Killick have you heard anything about this oil? In any case, you could just use this oil to dilute the essential oils and use them directly as well (without the cannabis infusion). Or mix that with a small amount of infused grapeseed oil. See below (from the product description):

• for direct application blend 1 drop essential oil in 1-8 teaspoons of V-6
• for topical applications apply 15-30 drops of essential oils to 1/8-1/4 cup V-6
• for stronger oils (cinnamon, clove, oregano) require more dilution than gentler oils

On a side note, one thing I found interesting in the blurb above was that people who have eczema could have a sulfur deficiency. A quick Google search brought up this advice:

The simplest way to cure a sulfur deficiency is by using Epsom salts (wiki). All you have to do is water the plant with Epsom salts and wait until it gets better. Use one, maybe two teaspoons of Epsom salts per gallon of water. If you have any other nutrients that have sulfur in it, feel free to add that as well.

Would love for someone to try it and let me know. Lol... if you were my neighbor I'd make you my guinea pig.

 

[Killick]

Oddly enough I was gifted a bottle of V6 awhile ago. The area around where I live is full of Young Living 'reps'. It's a 'vegetable oil complex', or a blend of a bunch of things, including coconut oil, and is used as a massage cream base.

Having said that this might be a great opportunity to test out infused DMSO to get the cannabinoids to penetrate deeper into the tissue than they would in an oil base. The first few applications may cause a bit of a geographic eruption on the affected area, so keep putting infused cream on top of that.

 

[felvapes]

emu oil is one of the most penetrating and thin oils out there

amazing stuff

would be great in making slavs etc like these as it really is so penetrative and healing....

 

[momofthegoons]

emu oil is one of the most penetrating and thin oils out there

I would imagine you could infuse it as well. Do a small batch of infused oil using a crock pot or double boiler method.... Hmmmm..... I wonder if this would be a good carrier oil for my psoriasis 'treatment' as well...

@Killick I knew you would bring up the DSMO lol.... I keep meaning to try that as well.

 

[felvapes]

I would imagine you could infuse it as well. Do a small batch of infused oil using a crock pot or double boiler method.... Hmmmm..... I wonder if this would be a good carrier oil for my psoriasis 'treatment' as well...

@Killick I knew you would bring up the DSMO lol.... I keep meaning to try that as well.

It would do wonders for your psoriasis alone...I reckon if you used in your mix it would work well
I have read about dsmo before and thought about it

 

[momofthegoons]

It would do wonders for your psoriasis alone

Actually, I'm not the one with the psoriasis.... it's a gal at the pool I go to. She's one of my many guinea pigs lol...

 

[Baron23]

After reading @felvapes and @GreenHopper 's comments on Eczema, I started wondering if cannabis oil would help. I know that the cannabis infused oil and salve I make helps heal burns and other sores. So I did a little research.

In the 'Why Do You Medicate' forum, there is a thread called "700 Medicinal Uses for Cannabis sorted by Disease" which has a section devoted to Eczema:



So in theory cannabis should help eczema. So I took it further and looked in my 'bible' on essential oils ("The Quick Reference Guide for Using Essential Oils" by Connie and Alan Higley) and found:

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So I'm thinking a cannabis infused oil with essential oils known to heal, or be helpful, for eczema. My thoughts are, that for eczema, you want as little barrier as possible. You want that cannabis and the essential oils to absorb. So you do not want to add anything to an oil that would solidify it; like beeswax. Coconut oil is also a barrier type oil.. so if making a topical oil, I would infuse grapeseed oil because it absorbs into the skin more easily. I would also make darn sure to filter the infused oil a couple times to get any type of cannabis particulate out. The particulate can be an irritant.

So what would I add? I'm not shy with the essential oils that I add. There are some that are irritants, however, and those I use sparingly. None of the essential oils used above for eczema are in that category. So for example, when I make a 2 oz. tin of my pain salve, I'll put in 10 drops of wintergreen, 4 drops of rosemary, 4 drops of eucalyptus, 4 drops of peppermint. More than you would think; right? But that's for pain...

For eczema, I think I would take 2 oz. of oil and add 5 drops of one of the main oils (German Chamomile most likely). Then I would add 4 drops of thyme, 4 drops of bergamot, 4 drops of eucalyptus. Or something along those lines from the above list of essential oils. But I don't add more than 4 oils as a rule. And then I would test and see how this worked before adding more essential oils to a batch. My feeling is that you could probably use more of the first ingredient... but maybe not to start. Better to err on the side of caution rather than go full bore and risk a flare up. Find a blend of the oils that you like. And when adding the oils, don't get freaked out if an extra drop or two comes out of the bottle. No biggie.

Another oil mentioned in the book I have is an oil called V-6. Sort of expensive and I've never used it, but think I may have to try it now that I've found a source for it. This oil is used to dilute essential oils for direct application to the skin or if they are on the list of 'possible irritant oils'. I have no idea if this can be infused. @Killick have you heard anything about this oil? In any case, you could just use this oil to dilute the essential oils and use them directly as well (without the cannabis infusion). Or mix that with a small amount of infused grapeseed oil. See below (from the product description):

• for direct application blend 1 drop essential oil in 1-8 teaspoons of V-6
• for topical applications apply 15-30 drops of essential oils to 1/8-1/4 cup V-6
• for stronger oils (cinnamon, clove, oregano) require more dilution than gentler oils

On a side note, one thing I found interesting in the blurb above was that people who have eczema could have a sulfur deficiency. A quick Google search brought up this advice:



Would love for someone to try it and let me know. Lol... if you were my neighbor I'd make you my guinea pig.

Interesting article on chemical transdermal penetration enhancers.....from DMSO to the latest.

 

[GreenHopper]

Thanks @momofthegoons, looks interesting.

I need to get setup again with a grow so I can try something like this out.

 

[momofthegoons]

CBD Oil And Its Potential As A Psoriasis Treatment

The results of a 2007 study suggest that cannabinoids inhibit keratinocyte proliferation, which supports a potential role for CBD in the treatment of psoriasis. But where is research at today?​

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month and during the current COVID-19 global pandemic, and global uncertainties, psoriasis is causing havoc on the bodies of many Americans. Concerns about the best way to effectively treat psoriasis is still a constant discussion on the forefront of scientists and doctors all over the globe.

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the lives of approximately 8 million Americans. Psoriasis occurs when the autoimmune system attacks healthy skin cells. In many people, psoriasis manifests as blotchy marks on the hands and the face. This is due to a buildup of the cells near the surface of the skin. Psoriasis is also potentially connected to several related health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and the risk of suicide.

CBD as therapy for psoriasis

“We know that cannabinoids like CBD can reduce inflammation and pain,” David Casarett, MD, chief of palliative care at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, told Health, regarding using CBD oil to help relieve psoriasis symptoms. “Again, what we’re seeing right now is that most of the evidence is circumstantial but promising.”

A 2019 study, published in the journal Clinical Therapeutics, administered CBD salve to 20 patients and found that, “the results showed that topical treatment with CBD-enriched ointment significantly improved the skin parameters, the symptoms and also the PASI index score. No irritant or allergic reactions were documented during the period treatment.”

CBD is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Although there is some evidence that CBD salve has some potential positive effects, there is not a substantial amount of supportive evidence. However, a 2007 study, published in the medical journal Dermatological Science, showed some promise.


The results suggest that cannabinoids inhibit keratinocyte proliferation, which supports a potential role for CBD in the treatment of psoriasis. Cannabinoid use is limited by the local and state laws, in several states. The use of CBD is limited in the treatments of most internal and external medical conditions.

So where else is the medicine going? With more studies than ever recruiting patients to examine the benefits of CBD-based treatment, psoriasis could soon have many other options.

 

[momofthegoons]

Cannabis Oil Can Help Heal Skin Wounds By Creating ‘A More Conducive Environment For Tissue Regeneration,’ Review Finds​

A new scientific review says cannabis oil may help promote the healing of skin wounds, finding that it offers “promising benefits” despite a need to better optimize product formulations.

The report, by researchers at universities in India and Thailand, looked specifically at how cannabis oil can reduce so-called “reactive oxygen species” (ROS) during the healing of wounds. Those chemicals “play a crucial role in would development by causing cell and tissue damage,” it explains.

“Increased ROS levels can hinder wound healing by exacerbating inflammation and cellular damage,” the paper, published in the journal Pharmaceutics says. “CBD’s antioxidant properties mitigate these effects, fostering a more conducive environment for tissue regeneration.”

Specifically, authors wrote that the cannabis oil “may help mitigate oxidative damage by scavenging ROS and upregulating antioxidative mechanisms, potentially enhancing wound healing.”

“CBD’s therapeutic effects in wound healing are largely attributed to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.”

“Cannabis oil, especially its primary bioactive constituents, CBD and THC, demonstrates considerable potential in facilitating skin wound healing by modifying oxidative stress via the regulation of reactive oxygen species,” the research says, adding that the antioxidant properties of CBD mitigate the effects of ROS, “fostering a more conducive environment for tissue regeneration.”

“Additionally, the antibacterial and analgesic properties of cannabis contribute to reducing the microbial load and minimizing the complications associated with chronic wounds,” authors added, “thereby enhancing the overall healing efficacy.”

The review looked at previously published literature on cannabis and wound healing, noting that the research so far has been rather thin.

“Despite extensive research into the pharmacological and pharmacokinetic properties of CBD, there are surprisingly few clinical trials focused specifically on its application in wound healing,” it says. “However, these studies lay a strong foundation for understanding how CBD behaves in the body, its safety profile, and its potential therapeutic effects across various conditions.”

In part because of the limited research into cannabis oil for wound treatment so far, authors call for further inquiry into how cannabis oil functions in wound treatment and how product might be better formulated to optimize healing.

“Integrating cannabis oil into drug delivery systems for wound management represents a promising strategy for treating both acute and chronic wounds.”

“Despite its promising benefits,” authors wrote, “optimizing cannabis oil formulations for therapeutic applications remains a challenge, underscoring the need for further research to realize its medicinal capabilities in wounds.

The research comes as more studies explore the use of cannabis to treat pain and injuries.

In terms of therapeutic use, marijuana as a pain reliever is widely reported as the most common reason that people use the drug. A recent study of consumers found that pain management was the most popular motivation for cannabis use, and chronic pain is the most frequently listed qualifying condition in many state medical marijuana programs.

A study published this summer, meanwhile, found that cannabis was more effective at treating musculoskeletal pain than traditional medications are, with more than 90 percent of patients calling medical marijuana at least slightly effective.

“More than half (57%) claimed cannabis to be more effective than other analgesic medications, and 40% reported decreasing their use of other analgesic medications since starting cannabis use,” said that paper, published in the Journal of Cannabis Research, adding that only 26 percent reported a doctor recommended cannabinoids to them to treat their musculoskeletal (MSK) pain.

In April, a federal research meeting brought together representatives of various U.S. agencies to discuss the use of cannabis components to treat pain, with a special focus on minor cannabinoids and marijuana terpenes.

A federally funded study published in May indicated that terpenes could be “potential therapeutics for chronic neuropathic pain,” finding that an injected dose of the compounds produced a “roughly equal” reduction in pain markers when compared to a smaller dose of morphine. Terpenes also appeared to enhance the efficacy of morphine when given in combination.

Unlike with morphine, however, none of the studied terpenes produced a meaningful reward response, the research found, indicating that “terpenes could be effective analgesics with no rewarding or dysphoric side effects.”

Another recent study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that most marijuana consumers use the drug to treat health issues at least sometimes, but very few consider themselves medical marijuana users.

“Less than half the patients who used cannabis reported using it for medical reasons, even though the majority of patients reported cannabis use to manage a health-related symptom,” authors of that study wrote. “Given these discrepant findings, it may be more useful for clinicians to ask patients what symptoms they are using cannabis for rather than relying on patient self-identification as a recreational or medical cannabis user.”

“This aligns with another study that found that this type of cannabis use is clinically underrecognized,” they added, “and without specifically screening for medical cannabis use, clinicians may not ask and patients often do not disclose their use.”