Hempseed Oil

Hempseed Oil  60 ml ($11.99), 100 ml ($14.99)
Active Ingredient: Hemp seed oil

General Description:

Cannabis sativa is an annual herbaceous plant in the Cannabis genus. It is a member of a small, but a diverse family of flowering plants of the Cannabaceae family. It has been cultivated throughout recorded history, used as a source of industrial fiber, seed oil, food, recreation, religious and spiritual moods, and medicine. Each part of the plant is harvested differently, depending on the purpose of its use. The flowers of Cannabis sativa are unisexual and plants are most often either male or female. It is a short-day flowering plant, with male (staminate) plants usually taller and less robust than female (pistillate) plants. The flowers of the female plant are arranged in racemes and can produce hundreds of seeds. Male plants shed their pollen and die several weeks prior to seed ripening on the female plants.

Hemp seeds are exceptionally nutritious and rich in healthy fats, protein, and various minerals. Hemp seeds contain over 35% fat. They are exceptionally rich in two essential fatty acids, linoleic acid, omega-6 and alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 and the rare omega-6 Gamma Linolenic Acid-GLA. GLA, which has been linked with several health benefits. They are also a great protein source and contain high amounts of vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, and zinc. Hemp seeds are a great protein source, as more than 30% of their total calories are from high-quality protein. That is considerably more than similar foods like chia seeds and flaxseeds, which provide about 18-20%. Hemp seeds are also a great source of vitamin E and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc. Hemp seeds can be consumed raw, cooked or roasted. Hemp seed oil is also very healthy and has been used as a food-medicine in China for at least 3,500 years.

Benefits:

Hemp oil, or hempseed oil, is a popular remedy. Its advocates claim anecdotal evidence for curative properties ranging from improving acne to treating cancer to slowing the progression of heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

The data suggests that hemp oil may be able to help certain health issues, such as inflammation and skin conditions. This is primarily because of its essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), including omega-3s and omega-6s.

Fatty acids, which we obtain from food, are vital for the normal operation of all body systems. Hemp oil contains omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a ratio of 3:1, which is proposed to be the ideal ratio.

Hemp oil is also a rich source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a type of omega-6 fatty acid.

 

Hemp oil and inflammation

A 2011 study suggests that adding omega-3s, such as those found in hemp oil, to your diet can reduce inflammation. Inflammation can contribute to diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

 

Hemp oil and skin disorders

Research indicates that the omega-3s and omega-6s in hemp oil may be effective in treating a number of skin conditions, including:

Acne. A 2014 study concludes that hemp oil (nonpsychotropic phytocannabinoid cannabidiol) is a potent and potentially universal anti-acne treatment. The study states that clinical trials are needed to fine-tune ways to best take advantage of its benefits.

Eczema. A 20-week study in 2005 concludes that dietary hemp oil resulted in the improvement of eczema symptoms.

Psoriasis. A 2015 study indicates that omega-3 fatty acids, as a nutritional supplement, may be beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis. The study suggests they should be used in combination with topical vitamin D, UVB phototherapy, and oral retinoids.

Lichen planus. A 2014 article indicates that hemp oil is useful for the treatment of the inflammatory skin condition lichen planus.

It also suggests that hemp oil can contribute to stronger skin that is more resistant to viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.

 

Hemp oil, PMS, and menopause

A 2011 study suggests that the physical or emotional symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome are potentially caused by sensitivity to the hormone prolactin that may be related to low prostaglandin E1 (PGE1).

Hemp oil’s gamma linolenic acid (GLA) assists in the production of PGE1.

The study showed that women with PMS who took 1 gram of fatty acids that included 210 mg of GLA experienced a notable decrease in symptoms.

Menopause

A 2010 study of rats indicates that hemp seed helps to protect against complications of menopause, most likely because of its high levels of GLA.

 

Hemp oils as an antibacterial agent

In a 2017 study, hemp oil’s antibacterial properties inhibited the activity of various types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus is a dangerous bacteria that can cause skin infections, pneumonia and infections of the skin, bone, and heart valve.