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The idea that has become Sharon’s CBD Creams/ Sharon's Magic Creams crystallized when I visited the Honey Shack and learned more about honey, bees, beeswax and so much more. My husband, Larry and I have been working in the cannabis world for over 4 years. We do real estate development and project management for a variety of cannabis ventures, grows, processing, dispensaries, edible kitchens, and labs. We had been exploring potential businesses that might grow out of our experience and connections. We were intrigued by the potential that CBD presented. We had seen many aspects of pain relief and calming effects from CBD. We were especially intrigued by the use of CBD derived from hemp. Hemp CBD is legal throughout the world. It is not about the THC “high.” We had experienced the relief that it gave to our very well-loved dogs. At this time we were working with a security contractor named Matt Lake, who subsequently became our primary security systems supplier. After working together for about a year, Matt asked us to visit his home, site of the Honey Shack. Welcome to the Honey Shack where it all began
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CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana and hemp). While CBD is an essential component of medical marijuana, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. CBD is a component of marijuana (one of hundreds), by itself it does not cause a “high.” According to a report from the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…. To date, there is no evidence of public health related problems associated with the use of pure CBD.”
For many years, federal law lumped hemp in with other cannabis plants, which were effectively outlawed in 1937 under the Marihuana Tax Act and made “officially” illegal in 1970 through the Controlled Substances Act. The plant Cannabis sativa has two primary species, hemp and marijuana. Both contain CBD oil, but there’s a much higher percentage in hemp, which also has very low (less than 0.3%) levels of THC compared to marijuana. Growers/farmers can now legally cultivate hemp, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. What is a cannabinoid? To understand how hemp oil products work in the body, you need to first understand the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a part of the mammalian central nervous system. You and everyone you know — even your furry friends — have endocannabinoid systems (ECS). The ECS is thought to play a crucial role in many bodily functions, including appetite, sleep, mood, and injury mitigation. How do cannabinoids work in the body? In general, the ECS can be thought of as your body’s regulatory committee. When things get out of balance, the ECS steps in to bring order to the chaos, also known as homeostasis. Our bodies produce chemicals called endocannabinoids. Our bodies have two networks of cannabinoid receptors: CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are found in our connective tissues, gonads, organs, and throughout the nervous system. CB2 receptors are mostly dispersed through the immune system and related organs. However, both versions can be found in a wide range of bodily tissues. The evidence for CBD (Cannabidiol) health benefits CBD has been touted for a wide variety of health issues, but the strongest scientific evidence is for its effectiveness in treating some of the cruelest childhood epilepsy syndromes, such as Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), which typically don’t respond to antiseizure medications. In numerous studies, CBD was able to reduce the number of seizures, and in some cases it was able to stop them altogether. Videos of the effects of CBD on these children and their seizures are readily available on the Internet for viewing, and they are quite striking. Recently the FDA approved the first ever cannabis-derived medicine for these conditions, Epidiolex, which contains CBD. CBD is commonly used to address anxiety, and for patients who suffer through the misery of insomnia, studies suggest that CBD may help with both falling asleep and staying asleep. CBD may offer an option for treating different types of chronic pain. A study from the European Journal of Pain showed, using an animal model, CBD applied on the skin can help lower pain and inflammation due to arthritis. Another study demonstrated the mechanism by which CBD inhibits inflammatory and neuropathic pain, two of the most difficult types of chronic pain to treat. More study in humans is needed in this area to substantiate the claims of CBD proponents about pain control. Over the past year we have spent many weekends at the farmers markets here in Portland, Silverton and West Linn. The one thing I am often asked is does your cream work for nerve pain or neuropathy? I can honestly say it does not. But knowing that so many people have this type of pain I decided to dive in and see what I could learn about herbs that might work to ease this type of pain and create a new formula. After much research and testing on friends who have nerve pain we are happy to introduce NERVAN OIL!
First up is Capsicum Essential Oil which can warm stiff joints, relax lower back pain and work to heal nerve damage.
Then we have Holy Basil Practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine have long used it to treat a range of conditions, including nerve pain. Throughout history, Helichrysum has been used to reduce inflammation within and on the body as well as a remedy for muscular spasms. Similar to most essential oils that show success in treating nerve pain and neuropathy, helichrysum has both analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, and is famous for being a potent & fast- acting pain reliever. The main compound in this oil is called Nerol, which has neuro-protective effects and reduces the loss of dopamine-producing neurons. Along with offering pain relief, this oil can help regenerate nerves by boosting the strength of the nervous system and studies show it likely has antispasmodic effects as well. (myrrh) has significant analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperlipidemic effects and reduces body weight gain and improves blood lipids profile. These results affirm the traditional use of C. molmol for the treatment of pain, inflammations, and hyperlipidemia. Borneol, a compound in chamomile and lavender essential oils, help reduce pain and inflammation that relates to neuropathy.Organic Black seed oil is known in the Middle East as the oil that cures everything but death. Black seed oil comes from the black cumin seed . Organic black seed oil has been tested on inflamed skin and shown to have a positive effect in reducing the inflammation caused by eczema and psoriasis. Hemp seed oil decreases inflammation and irritation and provides relief for discomfort related to certain skin conditions. It is often recommended by dermatologists as an alternative solution for acne, psoriasis, eczema, and atopic dermatitis as it promotes the growth of new healthy skin cells. Hemp oil contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds, such as fatty acids, antioxidants, and CBD, that may help reduce symptoms associated with inflammatory skin conditions, such as skin dryness, itchiness, and pain. |
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