Hemp


  • Common Names
  • Hemp Oil
  • Botanical Name
  • Syn. C.sativa ssp. indica
  • Family
  • CANNABACEAE

Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Hemp Oil

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How to Use: Hemp


Hemp, ( sativa), seed is a highly nutritious food, and contains anti-oxidants, protein, carotene, phytosterols, phospholipids, as well as a number of minerals including calcium, magnesium, sulfur, potassium, iron, zinc, and phosphorus. It is a source of complete protein and contains all twenty know amino acids, including the nine essential amino acids. It also contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D, and E. The green color in hemp seed oil is a result of the high level of chlorophyll which is naturally present in the seeds.


Hemp seed oil is a
luxurious skin treatment

Perhaps the most valued property of ( sativa) is its percentage of essential fatty acids, which is higher than any other plant in the world. It contains both Omega-6 and Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids, in a proportion of 3:1. This proportion is the recommended balance of Omega-6 to Omega-3 acids, making it a simple perfect way to complete your diet. Essential fatty acids are necessary for our health, and are responsible for the luster in our skin, hair, eyes, transferring oxygen to the every cell in our body, and even the clarity in our thought processes. Hemp seeds are comparable to sunflower seeds, and may be used for food and milk, tea, and for baking, like sesame seeds.

Although sativa is illegal in the United States because of the dried leaves intoxicating properties, C. sativa subsp. indica has been found to have considerable medicinal value. Among its various uses, it is an antibiotic for gram-positive bacteria, relieves nausea induced by chemotherapy and has been used to treat glaucoma.

Preparation Methods & Dosage :Smoke dried sativa )leaves, resin, edible seeds. Hemp fiber clothing and products.

An exceptionally rich, green oil, hemp seed oil is used widely in skin care for it's regenerative ingredients. Common uses include bodycare creams, lotions, facial or body oils, massage oils, shampoo, conditioner, shaving products, lip balm, and soaps. In hair care products, hemp seed oil increases elasticity, manageability, and shine.

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Hemp Remedies


Hemp Side Effects: None for external use. The psychotropic effects of are well documented, as with any herb overuse can lead to multiple problems.

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