Hemp Oil

Hemp oil is a vegetable product that is obtained by cold or hot pressing of hemp seeds. The color of the product has a light greenish tinge, the taste is slightly sour, and the aroma is weak but pleasant.

Scientists have found that the oil contains a certain amount of cabinoids (tetrahydrocanadibinol (THC)), which affect the psychogenic activity of humans. The concentration of the substance in hemp seeds is extremely small - 1: 1,000,000, and in some varieties it is even absent. For the appearance of psychotropic action, about 9 liters of oil must be taken at once, which is practically impossible.

Hemp seed oil is characterized by a number of useful properties. Undoubtedly one of its greatest values ​​is the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3 (22%), Omega-6 (57%) and Omega-9 (19%). Their ratio is optimal for the human body. They are needed in cardiovascular diseases because they lower the level of bad cholesterol, purify the blood and blood vessels. The oil has a beneficial effect on the heart muscle.

Omega 3, 6 and 9 are useful in diseases of the nervous system and obesity. To get the necessary amounts for the body, it is enough to take 1 tablespoon of hemp oil daily. The maximum is 28 milliliters.

Saturated fatty acids, represented by palmitic, stearic, arachidonic acids, occupy 8-12% of the composition of the oil. The product is useful as a prophylactic against the development of these health problems, for vegans - to provide the necessary substances to their body, which do not enter, due to the lack of animal fats and proteins in the food they eat.

The product contains fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D, group B and minerals. The antioxidants in its composition prevent premature aging of the skin. Fat-soluble vitamins and phytosterols are needed by every body, especially for the baby when it is still in the womb, in early childhood and in the elderly.

Daily intake of hemp oil is useful after surgery, with severely weakened immunity due to severe illness. Its constituent twenty amino acids are an indispensable combination that stabilizes metabolic processes and the maintenance of all vital functions of the body.

And more benefits:

• Due to the content of chlorophyll, zinc and iron, the oil improves the synthesis of blood cells, so it is useful in anemia;
• The healing properties of hemp oil are manifested in the complex therapy of diseases of the respiratory system - asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, bronchitis;
• The anti-inflammatory, analgesic and rapid healing properties of the product are used in the treatment of gastritis, enterocolitis, cholecystitis, ulcer, hemorrhoids;
• Chlorophyll, which gives the oil a greenish tinge, is characterized by an antitumor effect;
• Hemp seed oil is used to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy used in people with cancer;
• To cleanse the body of the toxicity of drugs taken and to improve the general condition of exhaustion, it is recommended to take 1 tablespoon of hemp liquid 3 times a day.

The product is widely used in folk medicine. It is used to treat skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis and acne), problems with the upper respiratory tract, gallbladder, also hormonal disorders, tuberculosis. The oil has a beneficial effect on the state of the immune system.

Application in cosmetics

There is no more natural means of softening and nourishing the skin than the oil obtained from hemp seeds. With its help the condition of the nail plate and hair follicles is significantly improved.

Modern natural and healing cosmetics can not do without this remarkable ingredient.

The oil is effective and suitable for use on all skin types. Its spectrum of action is wide:

• has regenerating properties;
• protects from ultraviolet rays;
• makes the skin elastic, moisturizes it, removes wrinkles;
• regulates the functions of the sebaceous glands;
• enhances the production of melanin, helps for faster sunburn.
• restores dry and brittle hair, enhances its growth.

• characterized by psychosomatic action, used for insomnia, mental exhaustion, stress;
• analgesic for arthritis and rheumatism, relaxes muscles during therapeutic massage (paralysis, muscle spasms);
• inhalations with essential oil dilate the bronchi and facilitate breathing;
• it is not a hallucinogen.

Use in cooking

Hemp oil is also used in cooking, being added to ready-made sauces, salads, dressings, soups, pasta.

Nutritional value

Harm and contraindications

Hemp oil is contraindicated for use in case of individual intolerance to the product itself. It should not be subjected to heat treatment, because this will turn the useful fatty acids into dangerous to health. Storage conditions also affect the product, it should be in tightly closed containers, stored cold (in the refrigerator).

Hemp seed oil can exacerbate diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, lead to diarrhea, pancreatitis.

To exclude the possibility of side effects from the use of the product, it is recommended to consult a doctor beforehand.

In the presence of pre-existing gastrointestinal problems, the risk of adverse effects after consuming the oil increases.