Hemp seed oil and its beneficial properties.

 

Hemp seed oil and its beneficial properties.



The genus Cannabis belongs to the cannabis family Canabaceae and includes three species:

1) Cannabis sativa

2) Cannabis indica

3) Cannabis Ruderalis.

Hemp has been one of the most important plants for humans since 8,000 BC. until the beginning of the 20th century.
The homeland of cannabis is considered to be Central Asia from where it spread throughout the world. It has been used for thousands of years for food and clothing, as an energy source but also as a healing and euphoric means.

Hemp seed oil is extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant. It is considered one of the most nutritious oils in the world. Cannabis has been used in medicine for centuries. With an ancient testimony in China, during the Ming Dynasty, under the name Ma Zi. It has a variety of applications in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

The oil provides the body with proteins and important amino acids, essential for health and wellness. It is edible, as long as it is not heated, and its taste is delicate and pleasant. By using 1-2 tablespoons a day, there are obvious results in a few weeks.

Nutritional benefits of Hemp seed oil.

Hemp oil is a very nutritious product, containing antioxidants, proteins, carotene, phytosterols, phospholipids and many minerals such as calcium, sulphur, potassium, iron, zinc and phosphorus. It is a source of high-quality protein and contains all 20 known amino acids. Finally, it contains vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D and E. The intense green colour of the oil is due to the high concentration of chlorophyll present in the seeds.

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Perhaps the biggest advantage of this oil is its high content of Ω3 and Ω6 fatty acids, more than any other plant in the world, making it the ideal dietary supplement. Ω-fatty acids are essential for health, they are responsible for the glow in the skin, hair and eyes and basically for mental clarity. They also lubricate and clean the arteries and strengthen the immune system. Omega-fatty acids cannot be synthesized in the body and are obtained exclusively through diet. Finally, studies are being done on their therapeutic action against cancer.

Therapeutic properties of Hemp and Cosmetics

Use the oil in medical conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, poor energy, low metabolism and attempted weight loss. Also in high blood pressure and cholesterol, poor circulation and cardiovascular disease, gallstones, Crohn’s disease, hormonal disorders, menopause and a host of other disorders, including cancer. Recent studies in Canada have shown that it protects against UV radiation.

In cosmetology, cannabis oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, balances dry skin, fights skin inflammation, is antioxidant and moisturizing. The oil is light, easily absorbed by the pores, moisturizes and renews all layers of the skin. It is an excellent additive in cosmetics, as it enriches the composition with vitamins and trace elements. It goes everywhere, in face and body creams, hair care products, shampoos and conditioners, shaving creams, soap, lip balm, lotions, in a mixture of massage with other oils and in many other preparations. In the photo below you can see the results on the soles, after smearing with hemp oil for a period of one week.

Truly a product so misunderstood, but worth a try and use. It reaches the limits of superfood. Adopt it in your daily life and it will not disappoint you.

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