Posts by Mary Jane
Neuropathy and Cannabis Topicals: What the Scientific Findings Say
The fall of prohibition laws in America has brought us a dizzying array of cannabis products and consumption methods. Vaporizers, oils, edibles and tinctures offer consumers countless ways to access the health benefits of cannabis without having to inhale smoke. But topicals (cannabis extracts designed to be applied directly to the skin) have skyrocketed in…
Read MoreA Weed Wedding for the Ages: Here’s How I Did It (And I Wouldn’t Have Changed a Thing)
I love the cannabis plant AND I love my man, so when I got engaged last winter and began planning my wedding I knew that cannabis had to play an integral part when I tied the knot. My big day was marijuana-infused right from the start: I eased my nerves the night before by having…
Read MoreCannabis Topicals and Women’s Health: What You Need to Know
As anyone who has experienced menstrual cramps can attest, they are no fun. But here’s some good news you might not have heard yet: Research is beginning to show that cannabis topicals for menstrual cramps can help provide real relief. It’s not a complete mystery as to why cannabis topicals have been found to help…
Read MoreHow Do CBD and THC Work in Cannabis Topicals? Here’s What the Science Says
The realm of cannabis topicals—infused lotions, oils, salves, balms, tinctures and more—is an increasingly popular choice for people seeking natural methods for relieving pain and soothing irritated skin, as well as people looking to maximize relaxation and healing during massages and baths. Cannabis topicals work by tapping into the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), which includes…
Read MoreState of the Union: Cannabis Topicals Are Red-Hot, and Our Market Share is Still Growing
Colorado cannabis shops have sold a LOT of marijuana products in the last five years—and the market stats are eye-popping. Looking at 2017 alone: Over 400,000 pounds of flower were sold; More than 1 million units of non-edible infused products were purchased; 14 percent more plants were cultivated than the previous year; and More than…
Read MoreThe Definitive Marijuana Bath: Why Soaking in Mary Jane’s Medicinals’ Heavenly Hash Bath Feels So Dang Good
When I first started making my cannabis-infused salves and oils, I was faced with a sad fact: Once I finished the infusion process, the oil needed to be strained, and all of the beautiful green plant material had to be tossed into the compost pile. I knew those leafy leftovers must have quite a bit…
Read MoreEasing the Aches: Why Cannabis Topicals Have Become a Go-To for Pain Relief
Pain relief has always been one of the primary reasons customers seek out cannabis topicals made by Mary Jane’s Medicinals. Our very first product was a salve I created to help soothe sore muscles in my massage clients. And over the years, our valued customers have shared with us plenty of anecdotal evidence about how…
Read MoreWhy Mary Jane’s Medicinals Uses Only Whole-Plant Cannabis in Our Marijuana Topicals
It probably won’t surprise you to hear that at Mary Jane’s Medicinals, we’re a big fan of the cannabis plant. And we also think that maintaining the natural integrity of this plant is what is best, so of course we believe in whole-plant medicine. There’s a big difference between the efficacy of products that use…
Read MoreTestimonial: Mary Jane’s Medicinals Salve Helped Heal My Painful Motorcycle Burn With a Quickness
Every week, we receive powerful testimonials from happy customers. You can read some of them on our testimonials page, but we thought it would be fun to reach out and talk with some of the folks who’ve written us and share more of their stories with you. Meet our customer Fred Brown, a motorcycle and…
Read MoreThis is the conclusion of our series on the history behind Mary Jane’s Medicinals. Read Part 1 and Part 2. When I first started mixing batches of infused oil and salve in my kitchen, I hardly had any money to work with. I scraped together about $1,000 for my initial ingredients and containers, and a…
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