Cannabis and coconut oil make a natural pairing. Thanks to its high saturated fat content, coconut oil is one of the best carriers for cannabinoids, making it ideal for infusions that can be used in the kitchen or as part of a topical wellness routine.
From cooking and baking to skincare and massage, cannabis-infused coconut oil is incredibly versatile. If you’re ready to make your own, check out our easy cannabis coconut oil recipe. Then try these seven creative ways to use it.
1. Soothe Sore Muscles
When cannabis is infused into the right substance, it can be absorbed through the skin when applied topically. Apply cannabis coconut oil on sore muscles or feet and it will work quickly to reduce aches and pains.
2. Swap It Into Your Favorite Recipes
Coconut oil can replace butter or other cooking oils in your favorite recipes by simply replacing the amount of oil that the recipe with coconut oil instead. You can also get creative and just add the infused oil to anything you think could be interesting – a spoonful in an otherwise unmedicated dish will definitely be the cherry on top.
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3. Nourish Sun-Exposed Skin
While the healthiest thing to do is avoid sunburns altogether, it’s summertime and sun happens. Coconut oil infused with cannabis is a great way to help a sunburn heal and minimize skin peeling in the days that follow.
4. Elevate a Massage
Use cannabis-infused coconut oil as massage oil for a whole new level of relaxation. Make sure to find a masseuse or friend who is also a fan of 420 as the cannabis will be absorbed through the skin (unless gloves are used).
5. Make DIY Capsules
The amount and quality of fat in coconut oil means that it becomes quite saturated with cannabis when infused. Empty capsules can be filled with the liquid oil by using a dropper.
6. Blend It Into Your Morning Coffee
You can use coconut oil as a creamer by blending it the oil with hot coffee. Just stirring the oil into the coffee won’t achieve the creamy texture and frothy top – you’ll need a blender to create that smooth effect. It’s almost like a latte, but with none of the milk and much more marijuana. Just combine a cup or two of coffee, a spoonful of cannabis coconut oil in a blender, pulse until frothy, then enjoy immediately.
7. Moisturize Dry Skin
Do you deal with chapped lips, hands or feet? Cannabis-infused coconut oil is great for helping the healing process, as well as alleviating the discomfort of dry skin. Apply directly to the afflicted area or use preventatively to avoid dryness in the first place.
Do you use cannabis infused coconut oil? Tell us about your experiences in the comments below.
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