A method is disclosed whereby by two subspecies of cannabis (Indica andSativa) are mixed in equal weight portions, followed by repeated heating andcongealing of the mixture in Virgin Coconut Oil to yield a topical lotion foruse in thetreatment of arthritic muscle and joint pain. Concentrations of the majorcannabinoidactives in the lotion are determined using laboratory analysis by HighPressure LiquidChromatography (HPLC).