Topicals are applied to skin and generally don’t produce a high, since very little reaches the bloodstream. People use them for localized comfort.

This balm feels good going on: cooling, quick to absorb, and not greasy. After a day of splitting wood, it was a welcome end to the evening.

The open question is how much the CBD contributes when menthol and arnica are carrying so much of the sensation. It’s hard to tell, and that makes the premium price harder to justify.