How about a little bit of both? 

         If you aren’t familiar with the term, decarboxylation, it is the process of heating cannabis at an ideal time and temperature to transform raw cannabinoid compounds from their “acid” form to a more active and potent version. For example, CBDA and THCA are changed into CBD and THC, respectively. Decarboxylation naturally occurs when cannabis is smoked or vaporized, but it needs to be accomplished by other means when using cannabis in oil or salves – such as by heating it in the oven. (Read more about decarboxylation here)

The medicinal benefits of decarboxylated THC and CBD are well-documented. Both are anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, high in antioxidants, relieve pain, relax muscles, and suppress tumor growth. This is especially true when they’re used and work together, known as the “entourage effect“. THC is a particularly powerful analgesic (pain-reliever). CBD has even more expansive healing applications, and can help relieve seizures, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. That said, we definitely want to reap those benefits and use decarboxylated cannabis in this salve recipe! 

On the other hand, emerging studies are revealing that raw THCA and CBDA have some pretty groovy perks too. THCA is showing a promising ability to reduce inflammation, muscle spasms, arthritis, and cancer. CBDA also fights inflammation and tumor growth. 

It's been a fad for most salve creators to use Coconut oil.  But coconut oil is a drying agent and only keeps the nutrients of the Cannabis on the surface of the skin. So, you don’t get the full benefit, what a waste.

I use Olive oil; it has been used as the HEALING OIL since the beginning of time. So why change it? Olive oil is high in oleic acid helping the nutrients from the cannabis plant absorb deeper into the body. Which helps get to the injury and get to work.

Using just CBD is just not enough. It's like just putting the lamp on in the room, when using the main light is more powerful. Yet, using both is extra powerful.