What does hemp oil do for the body? What does hemp oil do for the skin? What health benefits does hemp oil have?

• Learn the difference between hemp seed oil and hemp oil extract
• Know what kind of health benefits each can provide for you
• Learn the many uses of hemp oil extracts
• Know where to purchase it to improve your overall health

What is Hemp Oil?

Several kinds of cannabis-derived extracts.

There are different parts of the hemp plant itself, and each is used for a different purpose in making a plethora of plant based offerings.

The stalk and hemp hearts (the seed, both shelled and unshelled) are the non-psychoactives, and the two main parts of the plant that make up hemp seed oil.

Hemp oil itself has a myriad of health benefits, and none of them are pshycoenducing like their counterparts THC (found in the leaves). Which is why hemp isn’t federally regulated and is legal in all 50 states.

Health Benefits Of Hemp Seed Oil

Is full of omega-3 fatty acids (the good stuff for your heart and brains). It comes exclusively from the seeds, but doesn’t contain any of the phytocannabinoids that have made hemp oil popular. This is most commonly used as a cooking alternative due to its high omega-3 content and other associated health benefits. 

Hemp Oil Extract

This one is a phytocannabinoid-rich (simply cannabinoids derived from plants) extract, even though it’s still derived from the seed and/or stalk of the hemp plant. When thinking conventionally about the neurological and overall effects of hemp–traditionally, this is what people are referring to.

What Is Hemp Oil Used For?

The Ecological Benefits of Hemp

On top of being extremely good for us humans, it’s also good for mother earth and all of her resources. Hemp farming uses less water per harvested acreage than some of its competitive leafy counterparts, and often uses a fraction of the pesticides (there are still little grubs and bugs that want in on this hemp health).

The Health Benefits of Hemp Oil Extract

But the overall health benefits have come to limelight as of recent. Due largely to its economical harvesting abilities, Hemp is also being accepted as a widely naturalistic alternative to many physical and mental ailments.

Some health benefits include:

Promoted Heart Health

Consuming more ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acids)–also found in flax and fish oils–have been proven to play a beneficial role in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. 

It also contains EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids) Omega 6 and 3 in the ratio 3:1–the exact ratio that the American Heart Association (AHA) says helps to reduce cholesterol levels.

Amazing Skin Care

Hemp oil for skin care is no new idea. Hemp is a super-antioxidant–meaning it has a ton of antioxidant properties that help to nourish, revitalize, protect, and support skin health.

Its dense nutrient structure, rich EFA content, and high antioxidant rating makes it an ideal carrier for massage oils, topical balms and lotions, and healing treatments. 

Plus additional omega-3’s can help with skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, acne, and uneven skin tone.

Stress Management

According to studies conducted by Stanley Medical Research Institute, hemp helped those suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD–for a beautifully ironic acronym) to manage the physiological symptoms of stress before speaking in public

Participants had increased brain activity in regions associated with mediating stress, and controlling stress and anxiety after consuming hemp.

Pain Support

Inflammation is often responsible for, of course swelling, but also the pain associated with it. Phytocannabinoids have antiinflammatory properties that help to manage those symptoms.

A recent animal study by the Arthritis Research Campaign of Great Britain found that arthritic mice had lower levels of proinflammatory cytokines (arthritis inflammation), when given hemp.

Sleep Aid

Most Americans don’t get enough just as a general statement.

Add in anxiety, sleep disorders, or other social disruptions that impact sleep, and it’s not far fetched to say that the overall health of the average American is declining due to poor sleep symptoms.

However, just over 66% of adults experienced better sleep through hemp supplementation according to this study out of Colorado.

It also found that phytocannabinoids (the same ones in hemp oil extracts) enhance REM sleep patterns–which is the most restorative phase of sleep.

Hemp doesn’t just get you sleep–it keeps you asleep longer, and deeper–for a more whole, restorative sleep pattern.

Healthy Digestion

We know some hemp seed oil benefits is its high caliber of antioxidants. Antioxidants are also long known to help relieve gastrointestinal inflammation, as well relieve digestive tract problems.

Due to hemp’s high antioxidant content it’s extremely helpful at supporting problems such as inflammatory bowel disorder, and reducing inflammation overall.

Immune System Support

While phytocannabinoids come from plants, endocannabinoids come from the body.

Yes, we produce our own cannabinoids–and our body’s cannabinoids (endocannabinoids) can help strengthen the immune system when they bind with the essential fatty acids in hemp seed oil. 

So it’s a good idea to take hemp seed oil as an immune-enhancing supplement regularly since it helps the body do what it already does, just better.

Improved Brain Function

In addition to its help with anxiety, the oil can probably reduce the symptoms of depression as well. 

The additional brain stimulation that essential fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6, provide are also known to improve memory and prevent age-related brain function decline.

Those brain developments are tied to depression and anxiety, one of which we already know hemp is proven to help support.

Key Points

• There are differences between Hemp Seed Oil and Hemp Oil Extract
• Hemp Oil Extract has a great deal of health benefits
• Hemp Seed Oil and Hemp Oil Extract are both ecologically healthy alternatives

Original Content by Benjamin Bartel from 5 Day Private Label