Edibles vs Topicals for Pain — Which One’s Right for You?

Tynesha Carden • September 4, 2025

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When it comes to managing pain naturally, CBD and CBG products come in a variety of forms, but the two most popular? Topicals and edibles.

While both can be incredibly effective, they work in very different ways. Here’s what you need to know to decide which product is best for your needs, or why a combination may be the most powerful approach.


🧴 Topicals: Targeted, Non-Psychoactive Pain Relief

Topicals like Franny’s Healing Salve are applied directly to the skin and provide localized relief . These products do not enter the bloodstream (unless designed as a transdermal patch), making them perfect for spot treatment.

Topical Benefits :

  • Onset time: 15–20 minutes

  • Targets joints, muscles, skin irritation

  • No psychoactive effects

  • Great for post-workout soreness, arthritis, or daily aches


🍬 Edibles: Full-Body Support for Chronic Pain

Edibles like Recharge CBG Gummies or Recharge Tinctures provide systemic relief , ideal for chronic, widespread discomfort.

Edible Benefits :

  • Onset time: 30–120 minutes

  • Best for internal pain, inflammation, and stress-related discomfort

  • Effects last longer and support mood, sleep, and emotional well-being

  • Psychoactive potential depends on product formulation (our Recharge line is non-psychoactive)


🧠 Which One’s Right for You?

Symptom Type Best Fit Product Recommendation
Sore muscles, stiff joints Topicals Healing Salve, Roll to Recovery
Chronic inflammation Edibles Recharge Gummies or Tincture
Occasional tension Both Use topical for spot relief and edible for deeper support
Sensitive to THC Topicals or CBD-only edibles Recharge or Healing Lotion

🎁 Free Healing Salve Sample – This Month (September) Only!

Spend $50 online or in-store and receive a free sample-size jar of our Healing Salve automatically added to your order—just in time to feel your best this fall.

Stay Green & Glowing,
The Franny’s Farmacy Team
frannysfarmacy.com

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