Benefits of hemp oil

Hemp Oil Is Amazing! There are so many nutritional and medicinal qualities of this oil! Hemp seems to be a controversial subject at the moment so I felt this page was necessary! On this page I wanted to give you a few facts about hemp oil, and show you which recipes I use it in! -For those of you who love hemp oil as much as I do you already know the amazing healing benefits of it, but for those of you who are skeptic let me share some insights:

• Hemp is cannabis, but it does not include the THC that you find in marijuana. It is illegal to grow your own hemp (in most states), and process it for the oils. You can legally purchase processed hemp foods; such as hemp oil, or shelled hemp hearts.
• “Hemp oil is high in essential fatty acids. Omega 6 and Omega 3 are two main families of essential fatty acids that have therapeutic effects. Some use hemp oil to increase immune system strength, counteract aging, skin, and diseases such as cardiovascular disease. The essential fatty acids help correct oxygenation and skin hydration. Several studies indicate that the linoleic acid present in hemp oil can slow down the aging process of skin and fight psoriasis, a skin disease associated with dietary deficiency of fatty acids” (resource).
• “Moisturizing, regenerating and revitalizing, hemp oil is especially useful for dry, tired or dehydrated skin. Skin regeneration and hydration of dry mature skin are enhanced through the use of hemp oil. It increases the skin elasticity and water retention capacity in tissues” (resource).

In addition to all of these positive health benefits associated with the use of hemp oil, there seems to be a complete lack of negative effects from its consumption. To date, there has been no reported cases of toxicity from the ingestion of hemp seed oil. (resource)

How do I use hemp oil? Good question!

• Healing Salve
• Hemp Lippie
• Rejuvenating Lotion
• Paul-Screen
• Oil Pulling/ Swishing*
• In the kitchen**

With the oil pulling I mix 5 drops of peppermint oil, in 1/4 cup of Hemp Oil. Each night before bed I swish 1 teaspoon of this mixture in my mouth for 20 minutes. Then I spit it out, and rinse with water. My teeth and gums have never felt better! In the kitchen I replace hemp oil for vegetable oil in any recipe that calls for it! I even use hemp oil to lubricate the pan when baking or cooking on the stove top!