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Important Facts That You Should Know About Hemp Oil

In the United States, cannabis is becoming the treatment of choice to treat pain both chronic and acute. What was once dubiously known as dangerous psychoactive substance, is very versatile in its medical benefits. Plus it is safe since only few side effects were reported. This has been seen in the increasing sales of legal cannabis products.

But in spite of the recent acknowledgment of the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, some people are still in doubt whether it will help them deal with their medical issues or not. The cannabis products are available in different forms like oil, capsules, tinctures, and others. This post includes important facts about hemp oil and how effective it is in treating certain conditions.

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Hemp vs. Cannabis

Distinguishing hemp and cannabis can be confusing. There are various types of Cannabis Sativa, all of them contains different amounts of CBD and THC. Cannabis sativa that contains more than 0.3% THC are referred to as marijuana. Cannabis sativa with less than 0.3% THC is referred to as hemp.

What is hemp oil?

Hemp seed contains an estimate of 30% oil by weight. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids and can be extracted by cold pressing. This process requires the seeds to be-shelled, then the other husk is removed. After some chilling and squeezing, the hemp oil is extracted. The oil is green-colored, unrefined and has nutritious content preserved by the cold press process.

Various types of industrial hemp can generate two tons per hectare of seeds. On the contrary, Cannabis indica strains can produce 10 to 14 tons per hectare. It does not matter whether it is pressed from hemp seeds or cannabis seeds, the hemp seed oil derived does not contain THC thus it is not psychoactive.

Different types of hemp oil

There are three major types of hemp oil - the hemp essential oil, cannabis oil, and hemp seed oil.

Hemp essential oil

Hemp essential oil is extracted from the flowers and upper leaves of the hemp plant. The leaves and flowers are then subjected to steam distillation to collect the pure essence of the plant. The oil has light yellow to light green color with the highly concentrated therapeutic aroma. To obtain 1 oz. of hemp essential oil, you need more than 50 lbs. It is considered one of the most expensive oils in the world, and it does not contain CBD or THC.

It relaxes the body and releases stress. You can combine this earthy, sweet and peppery smelling oil with other fragrances to perfect the art of aromatherapy.

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Hemp seed oil

This type of hemp oil is extracted from the hemp plant. You can process the oil into two different ways:

Unrefined hemp seed oil

This oil has a green color with a nutty taste. The cold pressed process does not destroy the hemp's nutritious content. Thus it is called the "Nature's most perfectly balanced oil."

This type of hemp oil is processed under minimal heat. It means that the oil has not been deodorized or bleached. Some refer to this unrefined oils as the raw, pure, virgin or extra virgin. This also means that unrefined oil has a shorter shelf life and it needs to be refrigerated once opened. When the expiration date gets closer, it starts to smell differently.

Refined hemp seed oil

The refined oil is clear and colorless. As compared to unrefined, refined oil does not have much flavor, and it lacks the antioxidants and natural vitamins that hemp is popular for. It is because of this why it is used as ingredients for fuel, plastics, body care products, and lubricants.

This oil has been deodorized and bleached and has a longer shelf life, and is added in many body care products.

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CBD hemp oil

CBD hemp oil is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid extracted from hemp plants for medical use. It is known to be safe and effective for patients with epilepsy, seizures, and cancer. Although it is heavily regulated, certain states in the US legalize the selling of CBD. Now it is one of the fastest growing applications in the hemp industry.

Most of the CBD oil in the US is imported. The CBD oil undergoes purity and quality test before being sold commercially.

How is hemp oil used?

Hemp oil is used in various ways. Some of them are as follows:

Topically

You can apply it directly to your skin. You can use it to soothe the irritation and dry patches on your skin. Performing a patch test is required to make sure there won’t be an unwanted reaction:

Clean a small area of your upper arm.
Apply a small amount of the pure hemp oil.
Cover the area with a bandage for 24 hours make sure that it remains dry.
If any burning, itching, redness or irritation occurs, it means that you are sensitive to the oil and you should not use it. Remove the bandage and wash it with soap and water.
If there is no reaction, then it is safe to use the oil.

If you will use the oil to manage your acne, directly apply the oil into the clean skin and leave it for 1 to 2 minutes before washing it with warm water.

Orally

Consult your healthcare professionals before taking the oil orally. You can take 1 to 2 tsp. daily one time or in divided doses. The taste is not as appealing as you think it is, you can add it to your foods, like smoothies, or salad dressings.