I don’t know a whole lot about hemp for pain relief but have read a lot of good things about it. When I seen the other ingredients in this pain cream – that sold me! Arnica and Calendula along with Castor Oil and Hemp make this a powerhouse. I’ve used this a few times and so far so good. I’m not saying it’s offering me complete relief, but the cream is very luxurious and feels good going on. The scent is very light – not strong at all. You can still smell it, but it’s not too strong. I didn’t feel much “heat or tingling” from it, but it did seem to work – maybe it’s subliminal – either way if you get relief that’s what matters.