We carefully choose which ingredients are used in Joinment — it’s made completely from scratch. We consider each ingredient’s natural effectiveness in providing pain and inflammation relief. It is a full-spectrum product, meaning you benefit from the “entourage effect.” That is just a fancy way of saying the therapeutic effects are stronger when combined with other cannabis compounds.

Jointment is luxurious, effective, and never greasy, which makes it a pleasure to use and to gift to someone else. Seniors in particular like it and the Blunt Botanicals team has shared it with all of our parents! The light, botanical smell works for both day and night and it won’t cause questionable looks or watery eyes. Furthermore, Jointment is produced in small batches with regular testing so that you have a consistently reliable product every time. 

The short answer is no. Everybody — and their endocannabinoid system — is different. In our experience, most who try it find it effective, but the only way to know for sure is to try it out for yourself.

Arnica’s use dates back to the 1500s. It is used topically for a wide range of conditions, including bruises, sprains, muscle aches, wound healing, superficial phlebitis, joint pain, inflammation from insect bites, and swelling from broken bones. More recent studies suggest it may also be helpful in the treatment of burns.

Eucalyptus oil is from the plant used by the Australian Aborigines and is used in many over-the-counter remedies for colds, inflammation, skin hydration, and pain. Did you know it also contains linalool, which we also use as a terpene? If Jointment has a slightly minty smell to you, this is why. 

References: 

• Homeopathic arnica for prevention of pain and bruising: randomized placebo-controlled trial in hand surgery
• Clinical Trials, Potential Mechanisms, and Adverse Effects of Arnica as an Adjunct Medication for Pain Management
• Mount Sinai Health Library
• Effect of Eucalyptus Oil Inhalation on Pain and Inflammatory Responses after Total Knee Replacement: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Linalool, pinene, myrcene, and humulene are terpenes found in essential oils that act with the cannabis in Jointment to provide enhanced benefits. Although research on cannabis is limited, there has been considerably more research done on naturally occurring botanical constituents such as these.

Linalool: A citrusy aroma commonly found in lemons, juniper, rosemary, and peppermint. It aids the absorption of other terpenes through the skin and mucous membranes. Research shows that it provides anti-inflammatory properties. This is the earthy smell in Jointment.

Pinene: As the name suggests, this is a pine-y aroma commonly associated with marijuana plant trichomes; however, it’s also found in pine needles, rosemary, basil, parsley, and dill. Research shows it has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.

Myrcene: A musky aroma that is found in hops, mangoes, bay trees, thyme, lemongrass, and basil. Myrcene has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Humulene: An earthy scent derived from c. verbenacea. You may be familiar with it from cannabis sativa. It also naturally occurs in hops, ginseng, and basil. Research is promising in its use for anti-inflammatory and analgesic applications.

No. Topicals don't penetrate the skin deeply enough to reach the bloodstream. Instead, the cannabinoids work at the site of application. You can apply them as often as you need without having to worry about mind-altering effects.

Blunt Botanicals are always free of parabens, phthalates, silicons, synthetic fragrance, and petroleum products. It is also a fully cruelty-free product.

From its roots as natural skin care to now including the full cannabis plant in our topicals, Blunt Botanicals is committed to safe, fair, and sustainable practices. We pay attention, ensuring sustainable and even regenerative farming practices are used to produce quality ingredients. We respect the women who do a lot of the harvesting of the ingredients that we use in our products, ensuring they are fair trade AND when possible we source ingredients sold by women-owned collectives such as Djaratou Diasso of Burkina Faso.

We are committed to either purchasing or creating water soluble packaging for all our products when it is available.

Blunt Botanicals is a woman-owned business solely focused on the creation of superb cannabis topicals. Our products are designed, formulated, and tested to help us or someone we know before they're considered for the marketplace. We ensure we are up to date on cannabis research to bring you the best cannabinoids for use in topicals.

We also listen to what customers and dispensaries are asking for. We do our material sourcing to ensure that it meets our values: the best clean and natural ingredients that are friendly to the planet and of good value to the consumer for a premium formulation. Products are always crafted to provide relief with a luxurious feel and smell because we believe self-care and health formulations are not mutually exclusive.