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Hemp seed oil
Hemp seed oil (HSO) is extracted from the seed of the Cannabis Sativa L
plant. It is usually cold pressed resulting in an extraction ranging from fine
yellow to dark green oil. The oil itself has a slightly nutty taste, one which
is enjoyably palatable. The seed of the cannabis plant is in truth, not a seed
at all but a tiny, hard skinned nut known as an achene, which houses many
properties highly beneficial to the health and well being of mankind.
The tiny hemp seed is packed from wall to wall with nutrients, minerals and
fatty acids essential to humans. 20-25% of each seed is protein, 20-30 % of its
makeup is carbohydrate, it has 10-15 % important insoluble fibre as well as a
full compliment of minerals including potassium, magnesium, calcium,
phosphorous, sulfur, as well as small quantities of Iron and Zinc.
Hemp Seed Oil is polyunsaturated, contains less than 10% saturated fats and
approximately 70-80% polyunsaturated fatty acids - an unusually high level of
"the good oil".
All vitamins and minerals contained in Hemp Seed Oil are edible and also
easily absorbed directly through the skin. Hemp Seed Oil is well known for its
multiple healing benefits worldwide for patients suffering from the following
health symptoms:
- Cardiovascular diseases - 10 ml a day can lower LDL high cholesterol,
reduce high blood pressure and decrease the risk of arterial sclerosis
- Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis - Linoleic Acid and GLA (Gamma Linoleic
Acid), essential fatty acids contained in hemp seed oil help promote healthier
cells and enhance metabolism
- Skin disorders - EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids) contained in hemp seed oil
will regulate water loss through the epidermis and improve neuro dermatitis
conditions such as psoriasis and eczema
- Rheumatoid arthritis - 40 ml of pure cold pressed hemp seed oil a day over
a period of 12 weeks can significantly alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid
arthritis
- PMS - 5-10 ml a day over a period of 12 weeks will improve blood
circulation, reduce painful muscular tension, swelling of the breasts,
nervousness, irritability, aggressiveness and even depression
- Unborn babies, newly born babies, pregnant and nursing mothers can benefit
from the nutritious values of the ALA, GLA, DHA and EFA contained in hemp seed
oil
Polyunsturates are essential fatty acids (EFA) that are necessary in our
diets for proper growth and functioning of the body. Linoleic acid (Omega 6) and
linolenic acid (omega 3) are both EFA's highly present in hemp seed oil. These
fatty acids are used by the body to form prostaglandins, which help muscles to
contract, regulate stomach acid and body temperature and aids in fat transport
and metabolism. Omega 3 has recently become very popular due to its quality of
reducing blood pressure and breaking up cholesterol deposits in the arteries.
The EFA content in hemp seed oil is a ratio of 3:1 of linoleic and linolenic
acid respectively. This has been claimed by some food experts to be the optimum
balance of these two fatty acids for human nutrition.
The oil from the tiny hemp seed is a hidden treasure to be utilized in hair
and skin care products. Hemp seed oil has been found to be highly useful for the
skin in particular. The combination of nutrients and EFA's have proven to be
beneficial in rejuvenating and revitalizing dry and flaky skin; better in fact
than any other natural oil. It is rapidly absorbed into the pores of the skin
when applied. Had this plant not had such a "bad reputation" in recent years,
its benefits would have been utilized to the full to make shampoo, soap, lip
balm, cream; almost anything that is on the body care market today could be made
equally or superior in quality with hemp seed oil.
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