Trend cluster
Category

Herbal
Relief

Consumers are reducing and preventing pain with topical herbal remedies.

Pain-Relieving Hemp OilsBotanical Pain-Relief CreamsHerbal Headache Relief BalmsCannabis-Infused Pain RemediesHerbaceous Pain Relief Oils

Trend

What is the Herbal Relief trend?

Herbal Relief: The use of herbs in medicine has been around for centuries in many cultures, but herbal topical remedies to relieve pain are now beginning to pop up in North American markets. This shift is indicative of the continuing expansion of consumer desire for natural lifestyles and products, battling big-brand skepticism directly.

Trend themes

Themes within the Herbal Relief trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

herbal remedies for pain relief

Consumer desire for natural lifestyles and pain relief options provide an opportunity for the growth of herbal-based products for pain relief.

02

cbd-based remedies for pain relief

The rising awareness and legalization of marijuana creates opportunities for the development of more CBD products for pain relief without the psychogenic side-effects.

03

botanical ingredients for pain relief

There is a growing trend of using botanical-based ingredients like eucalyptus, comfrey, lavender, and peppermint, to provide natural relief from pain.

Industry implications

What the Herbal Relief trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Alternative Medicine

Herbal-based remedies provide an opportunity for the development of a natural alternative to over-the-counter pain medicines.

For

Cannabis Industry

The legalization of marijuana creates various opportunities for the development of more innovative pain relief products without the psychogenic side-effects.

For

Skincare Industry

Organic skincare brands that create cannabis-infused pain remedies create natural alternatives for consumer use.

Workshop question

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Trend signals

Trend signals for Herbal Relief

Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 47%, activity 33%, freshness 8%.

Popularity47%
Activity33%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa