CBD Brand Dragon Hemp Launches Nature-inspired Body Care Line

CBD brand Dragon Hemp is entering body care.

The brand, which employs traditional Chinese herbs and cannabinoids, has garnered traction through its apothecary that sells tinctures, healing balms and gummies. Now Dragon Hemp is introducing a nature-inspired line of CBD- and essential oil-infused body care.

The line, called Liniments in reference to a medical ointment or topical, includes the Hydrating Creme, $90; the Body Oil, $90, and the Body Lotion, $75. While body care was always on the horizon for founder Kevin Menard, true inspiration struck when he was diagnosed with metatstatic stage four prostate cancer shortly after opening the Dragon Hemp Apothecary in Sag Harbor, N.Y., last May.

"It was crazy here. I opened the store. I also had this diagnosis," he said. "i was going through treatments. I was seeing patients. I was running the store. It was just a whirlwind."

By the end of that summer, Menard and his husband were seeking a respite and headed to the Amangiri resort in Canyon Point, Utah. During hikes, Menard discovered the desert sage brushes, which were used to create essential oils for the resort's spa.

"The overall experience of being there in the desert with these oils taking care of yourself with the meditation and the hikes and recommuning with nature, I felt amazing and I was inspired," Menard said. "I was like, 'I want to create a line with full-spectrum CBD that blends essential oils... I want to create a line for people [where] the aromatics of those natural landscapes that they go to find healing resonate for them."

Therefore, each product in the range comes in four nature-inspired scents: Ocean, Mountain, Desert and Forest. To create the blends, Menard worked with Body Bliss, a Sedona, Ariz.-based aromatherapy company that also created the essential oils for Amangiri. The essential oils in the formula promote mood-boosting benefits through aromatherapy, while the CBD works to reduce inflammation in the skin.

While Menard has seen the CBD industry slow down, he believes there is still significant potential.

"CBD is in a very interesting place. It was super white for a while and everyone was getting into it," he said. "Then there was this big contraction in 2019 and that was due to Facebook, Instagram, Amazon just shutting down any product that had CBD."

According to Menard, several beauty brands entered the space but struggled due to merchant processor shutdowns -- many merchant processors do not allow the sales of CBD-based products, he explained. However, he expects CBD to remain popular due to its efficacy.

"The CBD market is going strong. It's evolving. It's not going away. It's not as cool as it was," he said. "But the thing with CBD, it's super effective."

The line is expected to amass $250,000 in first-year retail sales, according to industry sources. With this the brand expects body care to perform similarly to its bestselling gummies or to outpace them as the largest segment.

To start, the line will be available at the apothecary and direct-to-consumer. The brand is negotiating with several spas and resorts, as well.

Our Apothecary in Sag Harbor, New York was conceived as a beacon of rejuvenation and wellness in the Hamptons. Much more than a dispensary, at the core of the Dragon Hemp Apothecary is a commitment to education and understanding the benefits of time-honored herbal remedies synthesized with today’s advancements in cannabinoid research. 

Offering an array of products designed to align with the wellness needs of the Hamptons community, the store seeks to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern applications, making herbal medicine more compatible with our lifestyles today. Our unique apothecary in Sag Harbor not only represents a physical space but also embodies Dragon Hemp's ethos of premium, all-natural, effective wellness solutions, drawing from the rich heritage of the Hamptons and the innovative spirit of New York.

Not your conventional dispensary, our first-of-its-kind retail location, harmoniously balances tradition and innovation with an emphasis on experience and education. We invite you to step inside and let our herbal experts guide you on an exploration of the rejuvenating power of cannabinoids and traditional herbs in a setting that feels both timeless and contemporary.

Designed in collaboration with renowned Alfredo Paredes Studio, the apothecary embodies a sophisticated fusion of old-world tradition and contemporary application. Known for his 33-year tenure as Ralph Lauren Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Alfredo Paredes, a master of crafting memorable retail experiences, helped transform the space into a shining gem of Sag Harbor. Reflecting the premium, natural, and therapeutic essence of Dragon Hemp, every aspect of the store, including the unique furniture pieces from Paredes' line, contributes to an ambiance of refined tranquility and wellness. The design echoes a classic herbal pharmacy blended with a modern aesthetic, mirroring our brand ethos of contemporizing ancient herbal medicine for today’s applications. Read more about our Apothecary design in Forbes.

Standing out on Main Street in Sag Harbor with the glow of our distinctive neon sign, our unique retail store has become a design destination of its own -- beyond just wellness -- in one of the Hamptons’ most popular villages. Whether you’re looking for potent natural therapeutics to tackle pain & inflammation or legal THC products to enhance mood or improve sleep, our apothecary is your safe haven at 108 Main Street.

Our products are formulated to serve the four crucial daily needs most often seen in Kevin’s practice—Essential Wellbeing for comprehensive health, Rest & Restoration to foster rejuvenation, Aches & Pains for relief from discomfort, and Liniments for body care that enhances both physical and emotional wellbeing.

Available in four versatile forms—swift-absorbing tinctures, targeted balms, discreet gummies, and moisturizers—we ensure a suitable choice for every lifestyle and wellness routine.

Dragon Hemp is the practitioner-founded apothecary that produces plant-based therapeutics formulated with a proprietary blend of next-generation botanicals and time honored herbal remedies.

For people seeking treatments that give relief & address the root cause.

Our herbal remedies are innovative and user-friendly, with wellness benefits that are effective & accessible to everyone.

So you can feel like yourself again.

Kevin Menard, LAc., is the leading practitioner in Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine on the East End of Long Island, with clientele ranging from business executives and fitness professionals to wellness gurus and weekend warriors.

As he cultivated his practice, Kevin began integrating CBD & other cannabinoids, native botanicals, and herbs into his treatments, addressing conditions like pain, musculoskeletal injuries, insomnia, and more. 

Following the promising results from his herbal and CBD-infused treatments, Kevin expanded his work, introducing Dragon Hemp to support patient wellness beyond his clinic's walls.

We carefully select our organically grown ingredients, emphasizing sustainability to protect Earth's biodiversity. 

We believe in transparency in all our processes, from ingredient selection to the methods used by our CBD farmers, who lead the sustainable agriculture charge and concentrate on ecosystem restoration and carbon sequestration.

We're not just about products but about nurturing an understanding of traditional herbal practices and helping people make healthy decisions. 

With respect, we introduce newcomers to the benefits of age old herbal wisdom. 

Our aim is a future where well-being stems from nature, combining timeless knowledge with today's research.

Discover the distinctive characteristics of each herb in our Ingredient Index.