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Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil

Aparna Jadhav
Hemp seed oil is obtained by pressing the seeds of the hemp plant. Hemp seeds have the second-highest protein content and many essential nutrients. These elements regulate cardiovascular functioning, reduce the signs of aging, counteract on skin-related problems, and build immunity.
Hemp is actually the name given to the soft and durable fiber that is obtained from the Cannabis sativa plants. The products from this plant are often used for industrial and commercial purposes. The industrial uses of hemp are textiles, paper, construction, health foods, medicine, biodegradable plastics, and fuel.
The most used product of hemp is the oil extracted from the seeds of this plant. This oil is mostly used in many skin and hair care products. There are many more benefits of this oil, as it is proven to be useful for the heart and in fighting against cancer.

Benefits

■ Hemp oil products, as well as its raw forms, provide many essential amino acids to the body. Deficiency of any of these amino acids can give rise to serious problems like genetic mutations and cancer.
Hemp oil cures cancer, as the essential and non-essential amino acids are present in abundance in the oil. Thus, when this oil is regularly used by cancer patients, there are chances of cure.
■ This oil contains a number of fatty acids which are very healthy for the skin. These fatty acids nourish and moisturize the skin in the right manner and sufficient amount. There are many skin products, like face creams and body creams, which have hemp oil as their main ingredient. This is because it is herbal and has almost no side effects.
■ A skin massage with hemp oil would give you healthy and rich skin that looks very young. If you are a regular user of this oil for natural skin care, it acts as an anti-aging agent too.
■ Hemp oil also prevents skin disorders like psoriasis, eczema, acne, and dry skin. There are many benefits of this oil for hair care as well. Many non-commercial and herbal hair products, like shampoos, hair oils, conditioners, etc., are made by using this oil.
■ Hemp oil massage improves blood circulation in the head and brain. Shampoos and conditioners of this oil can thicken hair and keep the scalp healthy by preventing dandruff. Loss of hair, scalp infections and problems are kept away.

Uses

Every application that uses petroleum for its skin and hair products can alternately use hemp oil, as it is more beneficial and also herbal. It can be used in many ailments as either a pain reliever or even as the cure for it. Take a look at the various uses of hemp seed oil in this section.
■ Since hemp oil is natural, it is used as a moisturizer that can be applied after a shower or a bath. When you massage your body with it, it nourishes the skin and increases the blood circulation.
■ Hemp oil is used in cooking as well, though it is not suitable for high heat cooking. Along with giving a slightly nutty and crispy taste to food, it can be the perfect salad oil just in case you're out of olive oil.
■ Another application of this oil is its use as biodiesel in the same manner like other vegetable oils. It is a safe replacement for petroleum, as it is non-toxic and doesn't harm the environment.
■ Almost all the forms of plastics can be made by using hemp oil instead of using petroleum as a base, as those made from petroleum release harmful chemicals while decomposition.
■ This oil can also be used in the production of paints, as it doesn't cause any harmful releases when washed down from the drain and has very low emissions than the petroleum paints that are currently being used.