Hemp oil and CBD oil may be derived from the same plant, but the extraction process of the plant for each oil is inherently different culminating in diverse results for each oil processed. Both oils have specific health and beauty benefits; the diversity lies in the compounds of the oils.

Hemp seed oil or hemp oil, is extracted from hemp seeds and contains little to none of the THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) or CBD (cannabidiol) resulting in an oil that is known for its healthy fatty acid profile and considered a food grade oil much like vegetable oils such as safflower, grape or even wheat germ and sesame. As such, Hemp Oil Benefits both human health and our pets health.

Additional benefits of hemp oil are that there is almost as much protein in it as there is in soybeans. It is rich in Vitamin E and also has enriching minerals such as potassium, sodium, sulfur, calcium, iron, zinc and phosphorus. Studies have shown that hemp oil has benefited users with inhibiting inflammatory responses and enlisting the oil within the diet assists with it taking a central role in the primary and secondary prevention of certain diseases.

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Hemp oil, with its botanical relationship to cannabis, does not have psychoactive effects as previously believed and it won’t get you high. The process used to extract the oil from the plant seeds differs from the extraction of CBD from the leaves and stalks. And, although rare, some side effects are possible when using hemp oil, although generally, that is not the case, it is always wise to speak to your physician prior to using any herbal remedies when placed on medications such as blood pressure medication. Hemp Oil Benefits have been recognized for thousands of years throughout the world by civilizations old and new. Utilized in numerous ways to provide relief with a variety of medical issues, Hemp oil users have found relief with skin problems similar to psoriasis, as an anti-inflammatory, aiding the immune system through the interaction of the cell receptors and more. Hemp oil is proven to contain numerous antioxidants essentially making it a type of superfood. The oil can be ingested or applied directly to the body as needed. Applied via a droplet applicator, it can be applied directly to the tongue or consumed in a liquid such as water, coffee or tea or in food or capsule form.