When we hear about hemp and the oil produced from it, we usually associate it negatively with a certain intoxicating substance, which is completely banned in our country. It is, however, a misconception, because in that case we are usually talking about seed hemp and not its illegal, Indian variety. They are used to produce two completely different types of oil, the CBD oil described earlier and hemp oil, which also has many valuable health properties that allow it to be used in medicine and cosmetics, and even in the kitchen.

Over the years many misunderstandings and myths have grown up around hemp, unnecessarily putting it in such a negative light. That’s why we’d like to stress once again that the cultivation of the hemp seed variety is completely legal in our country and brings many benefits, providing material for the production of one of the healthiest oils. Seed hemp, bearing the Latin name Cannabis sativa, is a plant belonging to the hemp family and has been valued for its health and functional properties for centuries. Looking like a typical, low-branching bush, growing up to several metres tall, this is the first difference from the much shorter and much-branched Cannabis plants. The green parts of the stalk are covered in tiny hairs, giving off a pungent aroma, while the lance-shaped, toothed leaves grow in bunches of up to 9, or 11 in the case of the Indica variety, each up to 10 cm long. Hemp also has small, spherical fruits, egg-shaped and only 5-6 mm in diameter.

This variety of hemp used to grow almost everywhere in Poland and was commonly used not only for the production of tasty and healthy oil, but also in households, where it was used, for example, to make strong, durable fabrics and ropes. However, the most important was always the production of oil, which now is also slowly coming back to favor, slowly cleansed of completely undeserved, negative opinions. We owe this primarily to a Canadian, Rick Simpson, who, suffering from skin cancer, began to press it himself at the beginning of the 1990s and then used it for medicinal purposes.

There are many methods of obtaining oil from hemp seeds, starting with the oldest, traditional cold pressing. The seeds should be thoroughly cleaned of their shells before this process begins, then they are cooled and go under a press that presses the tasty oil from them. This is the healthiest method, allowing to obtain the final product in the so-called extra virgin version, similar to olive oil, slightly cloudy, unfiltered with a characteristic greenish color, testifying to the presence in it of large amounts of chlorophyll. However, this method is not suitable for industrial production, especially if you want to obtain healthy CBD oil, which contains large amounts of cannabidiol and is widely used in medicine. We’d like to clarify that cannabidiol is a perfectly legal substance and has nothing to do with the narcotic THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is banned by law.

On an industrial scale, one method used is the one just developed by Rick Simpson, an extraction using solvents, usually gasoline or butane. It is also possible to extract the oil at home, using commercially available olive oil or dry ice, but the resulting oil will be of inferior quality. Using olive oil also shortens the shelf life of the oil and it is necessary to store the oil at a low temperature, preferably in a refrigerator. So it is better to rely on ready-made products available in herbal shops or pharmacies, having in their composition extremely valuable nutritional substances even necessary for our health. It is safe to say that the composition is unique, practically unparalleled in any other oils, which is why hemp oil is so widely used in the treatment and prevention of many serious diseases.

As you can see from the examples above, the composition of hemp oil actually looks impressive and this is already, of course, in our opinion, a sufficient argument for the immediate introduction of it into the daily diet. The benefits will be obvious, and the positive effects of its consumption will be felt almost immediately. It is not without reason that more and more nutritionists and other specialists in healthy nutrition are recommending it to their patients, and the scientific research carried out on this issue is gradually confirming all the health properties it possesses, so it is worth getting to know them a little closer.

Inflammation is one of the most common symptoms accompanying many ailments, and hempseed oil is excellent at relieving it, such as that occurring along with severe pain in rheumatoid arthritis. The CBD oil, which eliminates free radicals formed as a result of inflammation, is also excellent in its treatment. Hemp oil is also worth using in the case of migraine headaches, which are particularly difficult to treat and where traditional pharmaceuticals often prove ineffective.

The immune system, otherwise known as the immune system, is a natural barrier protecting our body, which unfortunately sometimes becomes significantly weakened, allowing the development of many diseases. Saturated fatty acids Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 contained in hemp oil effectively support it, acting on intestinal microflora, affecting the development of bacteria beneficial to health and, consequently, our immunity. An oil that contains acids belonging to the NNKT group mentioned above must therefore become a part of a healthy and well-balanced diet. Additional support for our immunity is provided by vitamins, including vitamin E, which has an antioxidant effect and counteracts the natural ageing processes in cells. Hemp oil also helps regulate the body’s hormones, which is particularly important during menopause or andropause, also reducing virtually all of the troublesome symptoms of PMS, or premenstrual syndrome in women.

The most important organ of the human body, apart from the brain performing the “managerial” function, is undoubtedly the heart responsible for supplying blood to all parts of the body. Unfortunately, throughout our lives it is constantly exposed to many ailments, many of which we are guilty of ourselves and therefore, in order to avoid them, it is worth taking advantage of the benefits of hemp oil. Among other things, it prevents the risk of venous congestion by preventing blood cells from sticking together, and the fatty acids and phytosterols it contains effectively reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, eliminating the possibility of developing, for example, coronary heart disease.

Hemp oil and its high CBD variety also attract users with its proven calming effect, which reduces stress, combats insomnia and improves memory and concentration. This is due to the Omega-3 acids have a beneficial effect on the brain and the entire nervous system through better blood supply and thus improved nerve conduction.

Apart from typical medical applications, hemp oil can also be successfully used for daily hair and skin care. Here again, the acids Omega-3 and Omega-6 come to the fore. They have an excellent effect on the skin and are suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. Hemp oil thoroughly moisturizes the skin, not only the epidermis, reaching all its deep layers without any problems. Other properties worth emphasizing are strictly cosmetic:

Apart from its health and cosmetic properties, hemp oil is also valued in the kitchen as a tasty addition to many dishes. It is especially recommended to vegetarians and vegans looking for products without animal ingredients. It will also prove useful as an addition to tasty salads, blending perfectly with our favorite vegetables, emphasizing their flavor even more. It is important, however, to choose only unrefined, cold-pressed oil at the temperature not exceeding 40 degrees, because only such oil retains its full nutritional properties. We should also remember that it is not suitable for frying, because it has too low smoke point.