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Hemp Seed Oil And Hemp Seed Oil Benefits Explained

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.If you’re looking for a great way to treat your digestive issues, joint pain, general inflammation, and even aid your weight loss routine, all while protecting your heart, skin, and scalp – then hemp seed oil is definitely for you. Recently, we’ve seen a huge spike in the popularity of this plant and its products and for good reason. In this article, we will discuss the health benefits of using hemp seed oil.

What Is Hemp Seed Oil?

The hemp plant is thought to have originated in what is now known as modern-day Taiwan more than 10,000 years ago. Farmers value the plant because of the tremendous strength and high quality of the fibers of the plant.

Furthermore, it has a great impact on soil;  the root system of hemp has the ability to bind soil (preventing heavy rain or flood damage). The leaves of the plant create a rich and nutrient soil which greatly aids the growth of other plant life.

Besides it’s used in a variety of technological processes (such as the creation of clothing, fabric, and paper), hemp seeds came to form a pivotal role in the formation of ancient Chinese medicine.  The ancient Emperor Shen-Nung, also a chemist, remains as the first to brew a powerful tea from the seeds of the hemp plant.

This tea helps to relieve pain, soothe inflammation, and put the mind and soul to rest. As a result, it is now a popular remedy for colds, flu, fever, and could even treat rheumatoid arthritis.

The hemp plant spreads throughout the world and pops up in many different countries over the course of history. Egypt, Greece, Europe, the UK, and even America all see the tremendous benefits that hemp has been able to provide. In fact, many argue that the inclusion of hemp in farming systems plays a major role in the success of many of these agrarian societies.

Marijuana growing.

Young Marijuana Plant

However, the use of hemp for anything other than industrial uses swims in controversy, due to a negative stigma that associates with marijuana (a matured form of the hemp plant). This stigma goes so far that the hemp industry was practically dismantled during the 20th century because it was considered a gateway to the use of marijuana – a drug long associated with opiates such as heroin.

However, it was only until the late 1970’s that states in America started opening the door to the industrial cultivation of the hemp plant and in more recent years, both hemp and marijuana integrate themselves legally into American society at large.

Nutrients Found In Hemp Seed Oil

Hemp salad.

A Healthy Hemp-Filled Salad.

Hemp seed oil is one of the most potent natural products at your disposal when it comes to natural remedies. It includes nearly every kind of nutrient you can imagine. One of the most important components of hemp seed oil is its rich content of fatty acids. These help to deal with a wide variety of common health ailments both as a form of treatment and as a key preventative measure.

Hemp seed oil is rich in omega-3, omega-6 and GLA fatty acids, each of which has their own unique benefits for our body. Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential because they help to maintain healthy brain function, strengthen our hormonal balance, and aid the digestive process.

Additionally, they work to strengthen our body’s ability to generate cells which facilitates tissue growth, wound recovery, and organ health. GLA or Gamma Linolenic Acid is crucial for building up hormone-like chemicals in our body known as prostaglandins. These chemicals are responsible for controlling things in our body like body temperature, muscle growth, and inflammation.

The oil is also rich in a variety of nutrients and minerals including manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, and copper. When in its raw form, hemp seed oil can really pack a healing punch and work wonders. All to ensure that you’re always in tip-top shape.

By using hemp seed oil internally and topically, you can perform wonders. It helps to rejuvenate your skin, strengthen nail growth, and even help stimulate the growth of stronger hair.  Hemp seeds also make an amazing addition to any salad and provide a great deal of protein and fiber.

Hemp Seed Oil Health Benefits Explained

The health benefits of hemp seed oil are now known to treat an unbelievable array of ailments thanks to its high level of nutrients. As we mentioned before, hemp seed is rich in GLA, which helps regulate several of our body’s hormones.

For example, hemp is effective at boosting our prostaglandin count. This can help treat issues such as diabetes, general heart disease, high blood pressure, premenstrual syndrome, and skin allergies. This is because prostaglandins affect tissue growth, regulate overall body temperature, and acts as a form of good cholesterol.

This natural oil is essential in ensuring that our heart has the right balance of cholesterol and vein strength. Ultimately, it will allow for blood to pass more effectively, thus reducing the likelihood of high blood pressure over time.

Hemp seed oil is also greatly effective at treating and reducing the effects of arthritis. It has been known to inhibit the growth of a specific cell that is responsible for rheumatoid arthritis.

This cell, the MH7A fibroblast synovial cell, can be slowed or even killed when a regular amount of hemp seed oil is taken internally or applied topically to the affected area. This helps to reduce the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and can definitely reduce the occurrence of the issue overall.

Finally, hemp seed oil is fairly effective at treating the onset of cancer, more specifically breast and lung cancer. The minimal THC content in the cannabinoids which are found in the oil has shown to promote metastasis (cell death) of cancer cells in specific, slow the growth of cancer cells, and even reverse the progress of the disease when used on a regular basis.

Hemp Seed Extract Explained

Hemp seed extract comes together through a variety of different extraction processes. The most common (and by far the healthiest) is the age-old process of steam extraction.

Crushing the leaves, seeds, and stems of the hemp plants has a distinct effect. It helps to release the essential phytocannabinoids and cannabinoids within the plant’s phytochemical makeup. This being the light oil that comes out of any plant when you open up the stem or leaves. The organic material enters a vat of boiling water and left to boil for roughly 5-6 hours at high temperatures.

During this phase, the phytochemicals (containing all the healthy CBD found in the plant) are extracted from the plant into the boiling water. The boiling water produces steam which includes all of these nutrients and chemical compounds.

That steam travels up through the vat into a separate cooling chamber. The steam condenses to form droplets that eventually gather into a liquid. This final liquid is essentially hemp seed oil in its purest form. However, they’re other industrial methods that produce hemp seed extract – which isn’t always the same as pure hemp seed oil.

In this process, the organic material goes through to a series of chemical baths that usually use a blend of industrial-grade alcohol solvents and hydrogen-based chemicals, such as hexane, in order to break down the organic matter and separate the phytocannabinoids and CBD from the organic matter itself.

This mixture then goes through a filtration process where the end result is usually CBD rich hemp seed oil. Though it may contain some of the remaining industrial chemicals from the filtration process.

Hemp Seeds for Weight Loss and Digestive Health

Feet on scales.

The Dreaded Weigh-in.

Hemp seeds are tremendously effective at aiding people to lose weight. This is largely because the seeds are a rich source of minerals, nutrients, and dietary fiber – yet contain a very low amount of calories. In fact, 1 ounce of hemp seeds only contains roughly 161 calories yet provides  2.8 mg manganese (140% DV), 15.4 mg vitamin E (77% DV),  300 mg magnesium (75% DV), 405 mg phosphorus (41% DV), 5 mg zinc (34% DV), 3.9 mg iron (22% DV), and 0.1 mg copper (7% DV).

This means that you can add the seeds to many diet-friendly dishes or meals, without worrying about the pounds. It’s important to remember that weight loss is a long-term process and doesn’t happen overnight. Hemp seeds can mix in with any of your meals as a great natural hunger-buster. They will do wonders for your digestive tract, ensuring that you go to the bathroom regularly.

For healthy snacks check out Goji berries, Macadamia nuts, Pumpkin seeds, & Flaxseed!

Hemp Seed For Skin And Hemp Seed Oil For Hair

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The Feeling Of Having A Healthy Head Of Hair

Many of the minerals and nutrients  in pure hemp oil are also great for treating your skin and hair. In fact, hemp’s high levels of phosphorous and magnesium help hair stay stronger and healthier for longer. More specifically, it works by targeting the follicles and boosting their ability to retain moisture. With regards to skin care, hemp seed oil has a content of high vitamin E, which makes it a potent natural antioxidant.

Hemp oil penetrates the surface layer of the skin and helps to flush toxins out while encouraging cell growth and blood flow to the area. This means that you can prevent the onset of wrinkles (when applied early and often enough) and rejuvenate your skin.

The oil also works really well as a natural moisturizer, so if you have dry skin or suffer from issues such as psoriasis or eczema, try hemp oil to reduce those dry sensations and itchiness. Similarly, hemp seed oil helps to balance out oily skin. When we strip the acid mantle layer from the surface of our skin (the thin layer of oil that keeps skin hydrated) with harsh chemical products, our skin produces more oil to try and balance itself out again as a reaction to the lack of oil.

Over time, this results in skin that is a lot more oily and can have negative effects like making us more prone to acne and clogged pores.  So apply a thin layer of hemp oil to re-hydrate your skin and prevent it from producing excess oil.

Where To Buy Hemp Seed

When it comes to buying hemp seed, you shouldn’t have trouble finding a steady supply at your standard health store. However, you can also find a ton of online stores that stock natural hemp seed oil, like Maple Holistics. We have some of finest, all-organic hemp seeds you’ll find. In many cases, it works out to be a lot cheaper to buy your health products online. Plus, it can be easier if you’re buying in bulk.

Hemp seed extract is a potent natural product and is in a variety of products (more often for external use). However, pure seed oil is a lot healthier and more effective at treating both topical and internal issues. So depending on your reasons, you should always check which kind of hemp seed oil you have. A difference in the extraction technique can change up the quality.

Conclusion

To conclude, I think it’s imperative that you include hemp seeds and hemp seed oil in your lifestyle. Especially, if you want to improve, maintain, and regulate many of the factors regarding your health. If you’re worried about heart disease, want to prevent the onset of cancer, or simply want a natural product to keep your hair or skin softer, stronger, and more healthy over time – then look no further than hemp seed oil.