WHERE ON THE BODY SHOULD YOU APPLY CBD OIL?

CBD oil is no longer an outlawed product and has now become part of the mainstream. For a long time, cannabis was illegal in the USA until the Farm Bill was passed, making industrial hemp and, by extension, CBD oil with less than 0.3% THC legal. There are many shops and stores, including dedicated food stores, that stock CBD oil. Moreover, there are many ways to enjoy CBD oil, including edibles, tinctures, topicals, vapes, and capsules. Since the hype around CBD oil has increased, you may wonder what points are appropriate for applying CBD oil in the body, and this article answers the question.

The Basics About CBD Oil

CBD oil is a chemical substance and one of the many active compounds in the cannabis plants, also called cannabinoids. When people hear about cannabinoids, they first think about THC, which is equally largely studied. However, the two are different, and while THC is known for its psychoactive properties, CBD oil is non-psychoactive and will not get the user high. One can enjoy CBD oil as topicals (serum, lotions, bath bombs, massage oils, balms, patches, and more), capsules & softgels, and vapes (vape cartridges, pens, and tanks). You can have any of the products above in the following three CBD formulations;

Full-spectrum CBD oil

Has terpenes, flavonoids, and multiple cannabinoids, including CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, CBT, and CBC.

Broad-spectrum CBD oil

Has as many compounds as full-spectrum CBD oil, only that it does not have the psychoactive THC.

Isolate-based CBD oil

Has no additional compounds than CBD and is the most ideal for people who want nothing to do with THC or do drug tests occasionally.

Where on the Body Can You Apply Topical CBD Oil?

As seen in the previous paragraph, CBD oil can be enjoyed as topicals, where the cannabinoid is applied to the skin. You can apply CBD oil almost in every part of the body since the cannabinoid seems efficacious, even in topical forms. That said, here are points or places on the body you could apply CBD oil on;

Hall of Impression Pressure Points (The Middle of the Forehead)

The forehead is one area that can benefit from CBD oil. According to a study by Graczyk, et al., (2021).,it’s said to be ideal when applying CBD oil to reduce stress and anxiety or fight headaches, although there is not enough scientific evidence to show that CBD oil can treat headaches, anxiety, or stress. That said, the hall of impression pressure points are located in the middle of the forehead. To apply CBD oil here, follow the following steps;

Locate the hall of impression pressure points between your eyebrows
Put a drop of CBD oil on your hand
Apply the CBD oil and massage gently for 5- 10 minutes

Heavenly Gate Pressure Points (Upper Shell of the Ear)

Still, on the head, the area around the ears is also ideal for topical application of CBD oil. The heavenly gate pressure point is the tip of the triangle shape on the upper shell of the ear, and you can also apply CBD oil. The cannabinoid’s proponents claim that one can apply CBD oil on the heavenly gate pressure points to alleviate pain, yet there is not sufficient evidence to prove that CBD oil can actually work for pain. You can apply CBD oil in this area by following the steps below;

Locate the heavenly gate pressure points on the upper shell of the ears
You can use a mirror to be precise
Put CBD oil drops on your hand
Firmly apply CBD oil on the pressure point as you massage the are

Shoulder Well Points (Shoulder)

The shoulder is yet another body part that can benefit from the topical application of CBD oil. CBD oil proponents, like those mentioned in the research above,recommend applying CBD oil here to alleviate headaches, release muscle tension, and fight stress, although one needs more advanced scientific studies to prove this right. You can apply CBD oil on the shoulder by yourself, but it needs much flexibility; else, you need to ask someone else for assistance. Proceed as follows to apply CBD oil in this area;

Using your finger and thumb, pinch the shoulder muscle
Put a drop of CBD oil on the hand
Apply on the muscle and gently massage as you release the muscle
Do this for 5- 10 minutes

Union Valley Point (The Fingers)

The fingers can also benefit from CBD oil, so consider them when topically applying CBD oil. The union valley point is the region between the index finger and the thumb that CBD oil proponents mention as ideal for CBD oil when trying to alleviate stress and headache, but more studies are needed for this. Proceed as follows to apply CBD oil here;

Locate the union valley point between the index finger and the thumb
Use the other hand to apply CBD oil to it
Firmly massage in a circular motion for about 5- 10 minutes

The Great Surge Point (The Feet)

Explore the claimed benefits of CBD oil by applying the cannabinoid on the great surge point. This is the region between the big and second toes intersect and is basically the upper part of the foot. It is a pressure point that you could apply CBD oil on when there is soreness and stiffness on the feet. CBD oil may have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which may help the swollen parts of the feet, although there is yet not enough scientific evidence to prove CBD oil’s role in inflammation. Proceed as follows to apply CBD oil here;

Find the great surge point
Apply pressure on it
Apply CBD oil and massage firmly in a circular motion
Do this for 4- 5 minutes while examining the foot for soreness, swelling, or stiffness

Conclusion

The hype around CBD oil has increased drastically, and it seems like no body part cannot benefit from CBD oil. The blog shows that the feet, fingers/wrist, temple, shoulder, forehead, and the upper part of the ear shell can all benefit from the cannabinoid. It also details the steps you can follow to apply CBD oil in these areas.

References Graczyk, M., Lewandowska, A. A., & Dzierżanowski, T. (2021). The Therapeutic Potential Of Cannabis In Counteracting Oxidative Stress And Inflammation. Molecules, 26(15), 4551.