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The Numerous Benefits of Hemp and Hemp-Sourced CBD

The growing interest in hemp-derived CBD is likely fueled by the significant number of studies and user testimonials supporting its significant health and wellness potential. As the curiosity about hemp CBD steadily increases, so does the interest in other products sourced from industrial hemp.

While CBD may have initially piqued your interest in hemp products, the versatility of this eco-friendly plant may astound you. Here’s a  quick overview of some of the many uses and benefits of products made from industrial hemp, and supplements made with hemp CBD.

 

The Many Benefits of Industrial Hemp

Hemp is believed to be one of the first domesticated crops. Throughout recorded history, industrial hemp was used as a source of food, textiles, rope, and herbal medication.

Now that we are once again free to grow industrial hemp on American soil, you will likely see a marked increase in the number of products made from industrial hemp. Industrial hemp is remarkably versatile. The following products are made from the seeds, stalks, and fibers of this tall, weed-like plant:

 

  • Nutritious Hemp Seeds

    Hemp seeds are considered a superfood, nutritionally dense and particularly beneficial. Hemp seeds are high in protein, fatty acids, and fiber. Hemp seeds have a mild, nutty flavor. Hemp seed flour is 33 percent protein, gluten-free, and easy to digest.

 

  • Natural Skin and Hair Products

    Since hemp seeds are high in essential fatty acids, hemp soaps, hair care products, and skin care essentials are naturally moisturizing. Hemp seed oil skin care products are beneficial for all skin types and will not clog pores. Hemp seed oil balances oil production and encourages cell regeneration.

 

  • Hypoallergenic Fabrics

    While many people know that hemp fibers are ideal for rope and burlap, far fewer realize that hemp fibers can also be used to make soft, comfortable, non-irritating garments. Clothing made with hemp fiber is hypoallergenic, breathable, and more durable than cotton. Because hemp requires fewer resources to grow, hemp has superior sustainability compared to other natural fibers.

 

  • Hemp CBD Supplements

    The oil extracted from the stalks and stems of the hemp plant contains a significant amount of beneficial plant elements. By interacting with key receptors throughout your body, research shows that hemp CBD has anti-emetic, anxiolytic, analgesic and anti-spasmodic properties. Hemp CBD has all the potential health benefits of its psychoactive cousin, without the risk of intoxication.

Hemp is also used for making paper, cooking oil, beer, a large assortment of snacks, animal bedding, biodegradable plastics, and more. While industrial hemp seeds and fibers are remarkably versatile, its the many potential health and wellness benefits of hemp-derived CBD that seems to attract the most attention.

 

The Science Supporting the Health and Wellness Potential

Not that long ago, researchers discovered an entire regulatory system of messengers and receptors that respond to elements in certain plants. This system was named for the plant species leading to its discovery, cannabis. The messengers of this system made in your body are called endocannabinoids. Your endocannabinoid system messengers interact with their corresponding receptors to regulate the functions necessary for survival.

In a perfect world, your body would make all the cannabinoids needed to keep this regulatory system working efficiently, but the world is not perfect. Under the influences of illness, injury, or stress, the demand can exceed the supply.

The plant-based cannabinoids found abundantly in cannabis plants mimic the messengers and influence the receptors of this vital communication network. By influencing endocannabinoid receptors, researchers and CBD enthusiasts suggest that CBD has the potential to:

  • Minimize pain and reduce inflammation
  • Alleviate symptoms of stress and promote relaxation
  • Battle nausea and digestive disturbances
  • Minimize the symptoms of anxiety and depression
  • Alleviate the side effects associated with chemotherapy
  • Improve memory and cognitive ability
  • Promote restful sleep
  • Improve the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia
  • Minimize the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease
  • Regulate temperature, metabolism, and energy levels

 Of course, this is not an all-inclusive list; CBD provides numerous potential health benefits. The balance of your endocannabinoid system is so crucial to your wellbeing that many of today’s researchers believe that disease, including chronic conditions like migraine, Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, and several neurodegenerative disorders are caused by endocannabinoid deficiencies.

CBD is just one of many potentially beneficial cannabinoids found in full spectrum cannabis extract. The important distinction between the potential sources is the THC content. THC is the cannabinoid that causes the intoxication one of the plants is known for. Marijuana can be 5-30 percent THC. Full-spectrum hemp extract contains 0.3 percent or less, not enough to cause intoxication. Products made with a purified form of hemp CBD, CBD isolate, are THC free.    

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CBD is Hemp Oil, But Hemp Oil is Not Always CBD

What we commonly call CBD oil is extracted from the stalks and stems of the hemp plant. Within the extracted oil is the cannabinoid cannabidiol, abbreviated as CBD. Since manufacturers are restricted from using the term CBD on product labels, hemp oil, hemp supplements, and hemp extract are used interchangeably throughout the industry.

This might be where the details get confusing. There are a growing number of manufacturers labeling hemp seed oil products as hemp oil. Hemp seed oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the plant and does not contain CBD. To ensure you are investing in the many potential wellness benefits of hemp CBD, consider the following suggestions:

  • Purchase products that clearly state the CBD content in milligrams (mg)
  • If you cannot find the amount of CBD the product contains, select another product
  • Look for products made by manufacturers who verify the potency and purity of their products by providing their third-party test results
  • Look for manufacturers relying on non-GMO seeds and hemp grown using organic farming methods
  • Trust manufacturers who identify their food-safe extraction methods
  • Shop with reputable retailers who understand hemp products and can answer your questions

 Because of discrepancies in product labeling, a product that lists hemp oil as the main ingredient could be made with hemp seed oil. Knowing the details of what to look for could keep you from making a purchase unlikely to provide the results you are looking for.

 

Selecting the CBD Product That’s Right for You

If you are considering investing in the many potential health and wellness benefits of CBD, you will have a significant number of products to choose from. The best product for you will be the product that best serves your purpose and your lifestyle. Some of the more popular methods of CBD delivery include:

 

  • CBD Tinctures

    CBD tinctures can be taken orally, mixed with foods and beverages, or added to your favorite recipes. For the best bioavailability, simply hold the oil under your tongue for 60-90 seconds before swallowing. This is called the sublingual method. Sublingual delivery allows the CBD to absorb into your bloodstream before hitting your digestive tract.

 

  • CBD Capsules and Edibles

    CBD capsules, gummies, and other edibles are commonly preferred by those who value convenience and ease of use. Capsules and edibles give you a consistent dose of CBD without having to measure or count drops. CBD gummies, capsules, and tinctures have the potential to provide long-lasting symptomatic relief for numerous concerns, but are also used by those looking for overall wellness benefits.

 

  • CBD Vape Pens and Vape Products

    Because vaping bypasses your digestive system, vaping is considered the fastest CBD delivery option. While it can take up to an hour or two to feel the full effects of consumables, the wellness potential of CBD vapor can be felt within minutes. While CBD vape is fast, the effects of tinctures, capsules, and edibles are longer lasting.

 

  • Topical CBD

    Topical CBD is ideal for those looking for targeted relief. Research shows that topical CBD can be beneficial for those living with tendonitis, arthritis, nerve pain, or the pain and stiffness associated with overworked or injured muscles. Topical CBD products are commonly available in creams, salves, and lotions. 

 

For hemp, hemp seed oil, and hemp CBD products in La Crosse, WI, visit CannaBiz Depot. Everything you find in our store is produced with some form of hemp. Select from a quality assortment of hemp clothing and accessories, bed, bath, and beauty products, hemp foods and beverages, hemp-derived CBD, and CBD pet products.

At CannaBiz Depot, we offer the largest selection of third-party tested CBD products in the area, sourced from hemp grown using organic farming methods. Our extensive CBD inventory includes products from Lazarus Naturals, CBDistillery, and our private-label CannaBiz Depot branded products. 

 

Additional Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-health-benefits-of-hemp-seeds

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashoka/2013/05/29/industrial-hemp-a-win-win-for-the-economy-and-the-environment/#28dbe0ef289b

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