Homegrown hemp brands that focus on cannabis for stress, pain and skin relief
Infuse a bit of calm in your mind and body care rituals with the therapeutic effects of cannabis
A green bottle of hemp seed oil proudly sits next to avocado and olive oil on my kitchen shelf. Albeit not daily, it occasionally finds its way into my salads, or on my skin when it’s going through extreme bouts of dryness. Hemp seed oil comes with numerous benefits—filled with fatty acids like Omega 3, 6 and 9, proteins and vitamins—consumed or applied topically. From oils and tinctures to hemp-infused creams and even makeup—the once notorious plant has officially infiltrated Indian households in various forms. Discovered in 1940, cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of more than hundreds of cannabinoids found in cannabis, and unlike its scandalous cousin THC, it is non-psychoactive i.e. it won’t get you high. It will, instead, lend its therapeutic properties against a varied range of conditions. According to a cross-sectional study of cannabidiol users, CBD was used as therapy to particularly combat pain and inflammatory disorders, in addition to anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Ahead, we pick the homegrown brands that are harnessing the power of the plant to bring relief to the mind and body.
River Remedy
From a massage oil and eau de parfums to sunscreens and a day cream, River Remedy features lab-tested and certified, pure hemp in all these products, with an overarching goal to release tension and relieve stress. Turn your night routine into a therapeutic ritual by massaging the Dream Cream—a creamy concoction of hemp, shea, macadamia and apricot butters—on the face and behind the ears for a restful and repairative sleep.
Satliva
Satliva sources its hemp seeds from government approved vendors in the Himalayas, extracting its oil and combining it with other cold pressed oils in their product range that includes body butters, soaps, hair oils and more. Each product is also made made to order, to preserve the maximum benefits of their natural ingredients that are devoid of chemicals or preservatives. This means, only when you add it to your cart will the hemp seed oil extraction and activation process for your product begin. Try their Hemp with Jojoba Body Oil for a deeply nourishing and calming experience.
Awshad
From CBD gummies for humans and CBD oil for dogs to full spectrum CBD tinctures coupled with other therapeutic ingredients like tulsi and peppermint, Awshad products offer relief from stress and anxiety, pains and sleep trouble with the healing herb as its hero. They recommend consulting with their in-house doctor to pick the right remedy based on your needs. Try their Premium CBD Gummies to tackle anxiety, insomnia and for an overall state of rest and relaxation.
Boheco
Launched in 2013, Bombay Hemp Company has created a wide range of hemp and medicinal cannabis products including capsules and tinctures that tackle various ailments like neuropathic pain, insomnia, stiff muscles, arthritis, menstrual pain and more. Get their multipurpose raw, unrefined and cold-pressed Hemp Seed Oil as a dressing for your salads and soups, or as an antidote to dry hair, scalp or skin.
India Hemp Organics
India Hemp Organics was founded by Rohit Kamath and Loveena Sirohi Kamath after a personal experience with the healing effects of hemp. All of their Cannabliss Oils have a common ingredient—cannabis leaf extract—along with supporting ingredients for different issues. It is necessary to have a prescription or consult their in-house Ayurvedic doctor before purchasing them. Other offerings include skincare oil, arthritis relief oil and consumables in hemp hearts and protein powder. Get their Cannabliss Stress Buster with 10% cannabis leaf extract + spearmint, tulsi and jatamansi for days that seem tougher than others.
India Hemp and Co
Founded by sisters with a common love for the mountains and its bounty, India Hemp and Co has three simple but essential cannabis products: hemp seed oil, hemp protein powder and hemp hearts, along with a pet collection of oils and treats. Begin your nutrition journey with hemp by spring their Hemp Hearts in literally anything you eat or drink.
