Does Cannabis Help with Cramps? 6 Products to Try

We’ve all heard the hype around CBD and cannabis products being used for period cramps and endometriosis pain. While there is still research being done on the topic, we have anecdotally heard from many women that some CBD and cannabis products have been found to give them relief during that oh so fun time of the month. Endometriosis affects roughly ten percent of reproductive aged women and yet there is little offered in terms of pain relief. Many women these days are turning to plant medicine as an alternative to pain pills and finding relief with an array of topicals, oils, creams and tinctures containing CBD and/or cannabis.

As with any cannabis products, we know that not everything will work for everybody, but we’ve rounded up a few of our faves to share with you. There’s plenty out there to try if you’re looking for relief from period or endometriosis pain. We have personally tried the products mentioned in this article and would love to hear from you if you have too! DM us on IG if there is healing herb story you’d like to share. To be real with you, we may receive a commission on items purchased in this article, but rest assured we only shout out products we truly love.

Mad Ritual CBD Recovery Balm

This award winning balm is our number one fave to soothe those body aches and pains. Mad Ritual uses the highest quality broad-spectrum oil in these balms. We love that their CBD balms are organic, vegan and basically “TLC in a tin”. We recently were gifted their Rest + Relief Balm Set and we cannot stress how impressed we were! I first tried it for a pulled back muscle that has been chronic and found instant relief from their Eucalyptus +Peppermint balm. My favorite thing about the balm is that it did not feel greasy and absorbed into the skin almost instantly. A little of the balm really goes a long way and it doesn’t feel chemical like lidocaine creams. I noticed that the pain I was feeling subsided instantly. I feel like it really energized me and had me ready for writing emails at my makeshift standing desk.

I then used it for my PMS cramps which have gotten worse during this pandemic, can anyone relate? Anyway, my recommendation for relief from cramps and general nighttime use is their Lavender + Chill Balm. It was the perfect antidote for the stomach cramps I experience monthly and the scent of the balm seemed to really help me relax and get some much-needed rest and recovery. This balm is not going to be leaving my nightstand anytime soon, it is a must-have if you struggle with sleep during your period like I do.

There are hundreds of positive third-party reviews on their site if you want more than just my word for it! They also carry a line of CBD bath bombs that would make an excellent gift.

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TONIC Zone CBD Vape Pens

One of the symptoms of endometriosis is nausea and stomach issues and a puff of a good CBD vape pen has helped us deal with these issues. I have the great luck of suffering from tummy troubles during my period including decreased appetite and nausea. I use CBD vapes as a way to combat that feeling in my stomach and to help me eat when I am feeling nauseous. I am a big fan of the TONIC Zone CBD Vape, it looks as classy as I feel and is so portable. CBD is non intoxicating and helps me get through my day without the “high” feeling while still reaping the benefits of plant medicine. This clean, high quality CBD vaporizer, infused with limonene and pinene terpenes to get you in the zone when you have a lot going on and can’t be bogged down by period pain.

Farnsworth Body Oil

Luxury has a name and it’s Farnsworth. I was lucky enough to get my hands on some of the most expensive smelling THC Body Oil made by Farnsworth. With a 1:1 of THC to CBD and notes of lavender, this body oil is like the holy grail of cannabis oils. It absorbs and gets to work so quickly, it is like instant muscle and joint relief. I use it when my body or back feels inflamed and it brings me such quick soothing relief I often wonder how. I also would recommend putting this oil all over your body or adding a few drops to your favorite lotion as cannabis can be seen by many as an anti-aging ingredient. Honestly, my skin feels so supple after using this oil that it makes it hard to share this product with the world. Move over olive oil, we’re betting money that cannabis oil becomes the next big thing for the stars to start incorporating into their beauty routines.

Her HighnessNYC “Sleeping Beauty” Tincture

I mentioned earlier that I can have trouble sleeping which means I am super dubious of anything claiming to help with sleep. When Her HighnessNYC sent me some of their Sleeping Beauty Tincture, I was excited to try but I didn’t get my hopes up. Well, I should have because this has quickly become my go to tincture when the mean reds make it difficult to sleep. The combination CBD and CBN in their Sleeping Beauty tincture is my personal sleep saver. It has helped me combat my insomnia while also seeming to help my body relax. I put about a quarter to half filled dropper under my tongue and hold it for 30 seconds before swallowing. I personally love the spearmint taste and it usually puts me to sleep in 30 minutes or less. A miracle in a bottle for this insomniac.

Foria CBD Suppositories

These all-natural CBD suppositories, which deliver 50mg of organic broad-spectrum CBD, give you relief where you really need it if you are experience endometriosis pain you know where. Sometimes, a gal just needs a little relief up there, you know what I’m saying? These suppositories are multi-purpose, but many women who suffer with vaginal pain or tightness agree, they provide relaxation of the vaginal muscles when you need it most. They can also be used as a lubricant for sex, and many women who feel pain during the deed have reported that Foria suppositories make the act much more enjoyable, especially for those who are pre and post menopausal.

LadyKind’s Tough Love Pain Relieving Cream

Meticulously formulated to put a pause in your pain, the hemp-derived Broad Spectrum CBD cannabinoids in this LadyKind’s formula are combined with soothing cramp bark and anti-inflammatory turmeric to help calm your cramps and ease your aches.

Don’t take our word for it, the reviews are in! “I absolutely LOVE the Tough Love Pain Relieving Cream from LadyKind! I work long hours where I stand the entire time. My back and feet are a mess at the end of the day and this pain relieving cream with CBD knocked my pain out so quickly! I have used pain relieving products in the past and they work for a short time but never last very long but this stuff works!!!”

We hope this round up of our favorite CBD and cannabis products to try for period pain and endometriosis was helpful. If you’ve tried any of these products and want to share with us feel free to DM us on our IG! We’d love to hear from you!