Hemp oil: benefits and harm to the body

Hemp is a unique plant whose valuable beneficial properties have been used since ancient times. After the discovery of narcotic substances in its composition, the UN Resolution (1961) imposed a ban on the cultivation of the plant and its processing. As a result of the work of breeders, a technical culture variety was developed that did not contain psychotropic compounds. Hemp is used in various sectors of light industry, but hemp oil is considered the most valuable seed processing product.

How to make hemp oil

For the production of oil, technical hemp varieties are used. Unlike ordinary, it does not belong to the category of psychotropic plants. The substance causing the narcotic effect (tetrahydrocannabinol) is contained in a small amount - less than 0.1%.

Hemp oil has truly Slavic origin. It was produced by the peoples living in the territory of Russia. Our ancestors used a hand press to get oil. It had a certain similarity with the work of a juicer equipped with a fine-grained sieve. Laying hemp seeds in a specific hole, a man pressed on the piston. Thus, oil was released dropwise from the seeds, and the cake remained. It was added to animal feed. From 1 kg of raw material, no more than 300 g of the most valuable oil was obtained.

Now, although modern equipment has been installed at the enterprises, the basic production technology has remained the same:

1. Cannabis seeds are cleaned of debris and placed in a special press container with high power.
2. The press is turned on, and it automatically starts spinning.
3. Containers with freshly squeezed oil are transported to the workshop where it goes through the settling phase.
4. Already clarified oil is bottled and sent to retail.

This method of obtaining is called cold pressing. As a result, the oil retains all the beneficial properties contained in hemp seed. It has a light green color and a delicate aroma. Its sour taste traces subtle nutty notes.

Hemp seeds are processed in another way, it is called the method of hot pressing. The oil undergoes heat treatment, so it loses many useful properties. Such a product is not very popular.

Composition and calorie content

The oil obtained after processing technical hemp contains:

1. All B vitamins that improve the body's absorption of calcium and iron, are responsible for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.
2. Vitamin A, a hormone and vision enhancer.
3. Vitamin E, which normalizes the reproductive system, has a rejuvenating effect on the skin and the body as a whole. It is an excellent antioxidant.
4. Chlorophyll, carotene, tannins, which prevent tumors.
5. The two groups of polyunsaturated acids are omega-3 and omega-6. Their quantity and balance (1: 3) in the product can be inferior only to fatty varieties of fish.
6. Magnesium, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the whole organism.
7. Reducing cholesterol in human blood, phytosterols.

Hemp oil is one of the few plant foods that contain vitamin D.

It does not contain proteins and carbohydrates.There are 99.9 g of fat per 100 ml, and the calorie content is 899 kcal.

Useful properties of hemp oil

General benefit

Saturated with vitamins, macro- and microelements, hemp seed oil is considered one of the best nature-endowed products. The biologically valuable composition of useful elements is contained in ideal proportions and is easily absorbed by the body. Therefore, the oil has a positive effect on all organs and their systems:

1. Stimulates the digestive system, normalizing metabolism.
2. Improves the condition of the skin, fights the appearance of irritations, teenage acne.
3. Strengthens the immune system, preventing the development of infectious diseases.
4. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and healing effects.
5. It fights the formation of cancerous tumors.
6. It removes toxins and toxic substances from the body.
7. Normalizes the work of the cardiovascular system, reducing the risk of strokes, increased blood pressure.

The product has an effective effect on health, regardless of gender, age category. It is good for everyone.

For women

The beneficial effect on the body of the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity has been identified since ancient times. Beauties at all times used it as an anti-aging agent, as well as to improve the condition of the skin, hair, and strengthen nails. Regular use of the oil reduces the swelling of the legs that occurs when using high-heeled shoes daily.

It normalizes the hormonal background of the female body, reducing premenstrual pain, improving well-being during menopause. Hemp oil is included in the diet during the treatment of mastopathy, ovarian cysts.

For men

Daily use of hemp oil helps increase male strength. Antitumor properties prevent the appearance of prostate cancer, minimize the occurrence of prostate adenoma and hemorrhoids.

Due to its vitamin E content, it is an excellent nutritional and conditioning agent. This is especially true for men wearing a beard. When rubbed into the face and hair, the circulation of the blood circulation is accelerated, so the beard will grow quickly and look great.

During pregnancy

A full-fledged vitamin-mineral complex in the composition of hemp oil ensures saturation of the body of expectant mothers with the necessary elements. The high content of vitamins D, E contributes to the full intrauterine development of the baby.

When breastfeeding

The use of hemp seed oil by nursing mothers increases the flow of milk. Its valuable composition is supplemented with vitamin D, which prevents the baby from developing rickets and ensures full development. Being in the composition of linolenic acid, entering the body with milk, ensures the normalization of blood circulation in the baby’s body, improves digestion, reducing the risk of colic and bloating.

When breastfeeding, mothers usually dress with vitamin salads or just take a teaspoon of fasting. Take the product only after consultation with your doctor.

For children

The soothing properties of the product have a positive effect on the nervous system of the child's body. This is especially true for hyperactive children and children with autism.

Teenagers need oil to normalize the functioning of the body during puberty. It relieves menstrual pain in girls. Vitamin-mineral complex, which is part of the composition, prevents the appearance of teenage acne.

When losing weight

A balanced combination of acids in the oil helps to speed up digestion, eliminates the appearance of constipation, metabolism, and prevents the appearance of fatty deposits. Nourishing properties help saturate the body faster, reducing appetite.

For people watching their figure, eating hemp seed oil serves as an additional source of energy, improves the general condition.

The exception is obese people. Nutritionists do not recommend them to include hemp oil in their diet. The reason is a sufficiently high calorie product.

Hemp oil in medicine

1. The healing properties of the product have been known since ancient times. Traditional healers used it in the treatment of colds, pneumonia, and female diseases.
2. Now hemp seed oil is sold in its pure form, and is also a component of some dietary supplements, homeopathic remedies. It is used as a preventive measure to restore immunity after serious illness. It is effective for the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract, inflammation of the urinary system.
3. Chlorophyll, zinc, iron, which are present in the oil, help to cope with anemia and other diseases of the circulatory system. The product helps to lower cholesterol, cleanse blood vessels. It is recommended to take it with atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis.
4. Doctors include it in the complex therapy of cancer patients, people with tuberculosis.
5. External use of the oil helps to eliminate dermatological problems. It is effective in complex therapy for eczema, lupus.
6. This is an indispensable and first aid for mild burns. Due to the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, hemp oil relieves characteristic pain and redness. Its further use contributes to wound healing.
7. The ability of the product to activate the process of calcium absorption in the body favorably affects joint diseases, rheumatism, and fractures.

The restoring, cleansing, softening properties of hemp oil are used in the treatment of many diseases.

With diabetes

Useful elements and chemical compounds that make up the oil help to reduce the body's resistance to insulin and improve its effect. It normalizes blood sugar and minimizes the drop in diabetes patients. The ability of hemp oil to relieve pancreatic inflammation prevents the development of complications of the disease.

Before starting use, the approval of the attending physician is necessary.

With pancreatitis

Hemp oil not only improves the digestive process, but also has a beneficial effect on the affected organ. It contributes to the normalization of the pancreas. The analgesic properties of the oil can reduce unpleasant tingling in pancreatitis.

When using oil for food, you should remember about the high calorie content of the product. It is introduced into the diet gradually so as not to overload the affected organ. Cannabis seed oil is added to salads and not taken in its pure form. It is not included in the diet during an exacerbation of the disease.

For constipation

Regular consumption of hemp oil in the morning before meals improves bowel function. The emollient properties prevent flatulence and constipation. With frequent problems with stools, it is recommended to do cleansing enemas with the addition of oil. This method should not be used if there are chronic diseases of the digestive system, kidney stones and gall bladder.

For the liver

Fatty acids, antioxidants, phospholipids, which are part of hemp seed oil, protect liver cells from destruction. By including it in your daily diet, you can reduce the burden on the body, thereby improving its functioning. The product is used both for prophylactic purposes of liver cleansing and for hepatitis and other infectious diseases.

With hemorrhoids

The anti-inflammatory and healing properties of the oil are widely used in the treatment of hemorrhoids. They are impregnated with tampons and injected into the anus, leaving them all night. The effectiveness of treatment is directly related to the degree of complexity of the patient's condition.

In oncology

Due to the content of a large number of antioxidants, the product is recommended to be used not only for prevention, but also included in the complex treatment of cancer. Its ability to increase immunity helps patients recover faster after chemotherapy sessions. Anti-inflammatory and firming properties of the oil prevent the spread of metastases and new malignant tumors. Reception should begin only after the approval of specialists.

With epilepsy

Having a calming effect on the nerve endings, the product helps to reduce seizures of epileptic seizures. An excellent herbal antidepressant in combination with medications can normalize the patient's condition and increase the chance of recovery.

With psoriasis

The anti-inflammatory, cleansing effect of hemp oil reduces the risk of skin irritations, accelerates the regeneration of the epidermis. All this contributes to the rapid healing of ulcers and prevents the emergence of new ones. The skin is moisturized, dryness and a feeling of tightness disappear.

From worms

In addition to all the above beneficial properties, the oil also has an antiparasitic effect. It is used to prevent the appearance of worms, as well as their elimination from the body. To do this, take a teaspoon of oil in the morning before meals. To enhance efficiency, you can combine it with chamomile decoction.

Hemp oil does not cause allergies, so it is great for removing parasites from the child's body. A healing agent is impregnated with a sponge or cotton swab and applied to the anus. It is advisable to carry out the procedure at night.

With mastopathy

Hemp seed oil is included in the complex treatment. Lotions with anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing effects are made from it. A small section of gauze is impregnated with oil and applied to the inflamed area. To improve the effect of wrapping a woolen scarf. This procedure is carried out at night. In the morning after removal, the sore spot is rubbed with apple cider vinegar. Repeat the procedure for several days.

Hemp oil in cosmetology

Hemp oil has a beneficial effect on the body from the inside, as well as on the external condition of the skin, hair, nails. Acceleration of cell regeneration, restoration of the lipid barrier is provided by linoleic acid, so it is added to the composition of masks for dry and sensitive skin. Due to the content of the optimal balance of omega-3 and omega-6 acids, which are indispensable for the body, it helps to maintain and restore the human hormonal background. Because oil is an indispensable component of not only anti-aging skin care products, but also cosmetics for adolescents.

The moisturizing properties of the product are used to prepare lotions after tanning. It prevents dryness and peeling of the skin after exposure to the sun and sea water.

In the composition of almost all massage lotions, hemp seed oil is also present. This is due to the high level of its penetration into the epidermis.

The vitamin and mineral complex of the product provides additional nutrition for the scalp and hair follicles. Masks and shampoos, prepared on the basis of oil, prevent dandruff, accelerate hair growth, giving them a healthy shine.

Based on hemp oil to prepare masks, lotions are possible at home.

For face

Moisturizing lotion for dry and sensitive skin
This tool has nutritional properties, tightens pores. As a result, the skin on the face becomes soft and acquires a natural healthy appearance.

Structure:

• 25 ml of hemp seed oil.
• 250 ml of purified water.
• 200 ml of fresh 20% cream.
• 150 ml of camphor alcohol.
• 30 g of liquid honey.
• 2 lemons.
• 3 yolks.

Stages of preparation:

1. Squeeze juice out of lemons.
2. Put the zest in a separate container and pour boiling water. Place in a warm place, additionally wrapped in a woolen scarf. Leave on for 90 minutes.
3. Strain the resulting mixture through cheesecloth and allow to cool. Mix the resulting infusion with honey, add lemon juice.
4. Mix egg yolks with hemp oil, pour in a thin stream of cream.
5. Combine lemon honey and egg mass. Beat.
6. Pour in alcohol, mix. Filter the mixture through cheesecloth.
7. Pour into a glass bottle or jar (preferably with tinted glass).
8. Add as much water as a result to get 1/2 liter of lotion.

Keep refrigerated. Shake well before use. Use before bedtime. Shelf life - 7 months.

Facial rejuvenation mask
Components:

• 15 g of olive oil.
• 20 g hemp oil.
• 5 ml of lemon juice.
• 3 ml of tea tree oil.

Stages of preparation:

1. Stir in olive and hemp oil.
2. Pour in lemon juice, tea tree oil.
3. Apply the finished mixture for 30 minutes.
4. Remove residues with a cotton pad, rinse face with cool water.

Oat mask
The cosmetic product will make the skin more elastic and give a healthy shine to the face.

Ingredients:

• 25 g of oatmeal.
• 30 g sour cream (fat content - 20%).
• 1 yolk.
• 1.5 tsp hemp oil.

Sequencing:

1. Mix oatmeal with sour cream.
2. Introduce the yolk and the remaining component - oil.
3. Apply to cleansed skin. The duration of the action is 10-15 minutes. To enhance the effect, repeat 2-3 times in 10 days.

Acne and Acne Remedy
Ingredients:

• Blue clay - 1.5 tbsp
• Ground rye bran - 70 g.
• Hemp oil - 50 g.

Cooking method:

1. Dilute clay in warm water. Pour bran into the mass. Pour in hemp seed oil.
2. Leave the product for 10 minutes. After the time has passed, it is ready for use.
3. Apply on face. As the clay dries, moisturize your face with water.
4. After the allotted time (a quarter of an hour), remove the remaining mixture with a cosmetic sponge. Wash your face with warm water.

For hair

Mask for strengthening
Components:

• 20 g of honey.
• 2 tbsp hemp seed oil.
• 1 tbsp carrot juice.
• 3-4 drops of lavender oil.

Process:

1. Melt the honey in a steam bath and slightly warm.
2. Add remaining components. Shake the resulting mass.
3. To smear hair, starting from the roots (action to be done with gloves). For additional warming, use a shower cap and a towel.
4. After 60–90 minutes rinse off. For greater effectiveness, use every 4 days.

For hair density and volume
Components:

• 5 tbsp hemp oil.
• 3 ml of lemongrass oil.
• 2 ml coriander oil.
• 1 ml of rose oil.

Sequencing:

1. Pour hemp seed oil into a glass and put it in hot water for 5 minutes. Thus, it is heated to the desired temperature.
2. Introduce all other ingredients into it. Mix.
3. Gently rub the oil mixture into the scalp, comb. Put on a plastic hat. Wrap your head in a handkerchief or bath towel.
4. Wash off after 2 hours.

Use before each shampoo, but no more than twice a week.

Luxurious curls
Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp hemp oil.
• 3 drops of chamomile juice.
• 2 drops of rosemary oil.
• 4 drops of geranium oil.

Process:

1. Pour hemp oil into a jar and place in a bowl of hot water for 7 minutes.
2. Mix chamomile infusion and other components with warm oil.
3. Apply the mask to the hair and leave for 70 minutes. After time rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Shine and shine
Components:

• Jojoba oil - 2 ml.
• Apple cider vinegar - 15 ml.
• Honey - 10 g.
• Protein - 1 pc.
• Hemp seed oil - 10 ml.
• Starch - ½ tsp

Sequencing:

1. In the melted honey, add all the components in turn and beat with a mixer.
2. The mixture is applied to the hair along the entire length. Comb thoroughly.
3. After 20 minutes, repeat the procedure.
4. Wrap your head in a towel and leave for an hour.After a period of time (1 hour), you can start washing your hair.

For body

Firming bath with oils
Components:

• 3 cups whole milk.
• 10 ml of hemp oil.
• 3 tsp honey.
• 3 g of geranium oil.
• 2 g of ginger oil.

Process:

1. Dissolve the butter in warm milk.
2. Add the mixture to the bath. The optimum temperature regime for the adoption of the procedure is 40 ° C, the time is 30 minutes.

Such baths must be taken every 14 days. The procedure not only improves the condition of the skin, but also stimulates blood circulation. Thanks to this procedure, blood circulation improves, pores open, and skin begins to breathe.

Anti-cellulite wrap
Components:

• 50 g of cosmetic clay.
• 1 tbsp. l hemp oil.
• 2 ml of grapefruit, lemon, orange and juniper oil.
• 10 g ground cinnamon.
• Water.

Process:

1. Mix oils with clay and cinnamon. The consistency of the resulting mass should be similar to sour cream. If it is too thick, dilute with the required amount of water.
2. Apply on hips, legs. Cover the body with cling film. Top with a blanket.
3. Hold for 60 minutes. After time, rinse with water.

Body Scrub
Components:

• ½ tbsp glasses of sea salt.
• 1 tbsp sandalwood and olive oils (cold pressed).
• 2 tsp hemp seed oil.

Process:

1. All components to mix.
2. Apply with massaging movements throughout the body.
3. Rinse off with hot water. Then reduce the temperature and take a cool shower. Use better after taking a bath.

Anti-cellulite bath
Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp sea ​​salt.
• 1/2 tbsp orange butter.
• 1 tbsp hemp oil.
• 0.5 tbsp lemon oil.

Sequencing:

1. Dissolve sea salt in a separate container.
2. Add oil.
3. Pour the resulting solution into a bath of water.
4. Take no longer than 25 minutes. Repeat the procedure every other day for 10 days.

Body tonic mask
Components:

• 1 tbsp. semolina.
• 0.5 tbsp. honey.
• 2 tbsp. milk.
• 4 egg yolks.
• 2 tbsp lemon juice.
• 50 g of hemp oil.
• 1/2 tsp salt.

Cooking method:

1. Cook liquid semolina, add salt in the process. Cool slightly.
2. Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
3. In the semolina porridge slowly introduce raw yolks, stir.
4. Add the remaining ingredients. Beat.
5. Spread the mask evenly over the body. Leave to dry completely.
6. Rinse off with hot water. It is advisable to take a contrast shower and use a moisturizing body milk.

Mask to do 1 time in 10-15 days.

Cooking Application

Cannabis seed oil not only has beneficial properties, but also tastes good. Due to this, it is used in the preparation of various dishes and flour products.

1. It serves as an excellent dressing for light vegetable, meat or fish salads. The oil gives the dish an exquisite taste with light nutty notes.
2. It goes well with boiled vegetables.
3. By adding it to sauces, the hostesses get not only tasty and healthy seasoning. Light emerald oil will enhance the color of any sauce.
4. Hemp oil can be replaced with butter in ready-made cereals or pasta.
5. It acts as an excellent component for baking, giving the dough a unique taste, softness.

Is it possible to fry in hemp oil

With all its unique properties, the oil has a low boiling point and does not tolerate heat treatment. It is not recommended to be heated at any temperature, especially if used for frying. In the process of heat treatment, the taste of the oil deteriorates, most of the beneficial properties are lost.

The most valuable oil emits peroxides during heating. These are quite dangerous substances for the body that can have a detrimental effect on health.

Harm and contraindications

Along with many useful properties, hemp oil should be taken with caution. This is especially true for people with allergies or individual intolerance to one of the constituent components of the oil and taking medications to thin the blood.An allergic reaction can occur not only when taking the oil inside, but also when used outdoors.

The main contraindications relate to the category of people with chronic diseases:

• the stomach;
• liver
• pancreas;
• kidney
• gallbladder;
• of cardio-vascular system.

The intake of hemp oil for the treatment of diabetes mellitus of any degree, cancer should begin only after the approval of the attending physician.

Although cannabinoids contain a rather small percentage of cannabinoids in technical varieties, and it does not have a hallucinogenic effect, it is not recommended to eat it for people with severe mental disorders of a chronic nature.

Unpleasant symptoms of an overdose or intolerance to the oil appear within a few hours. They are accompanied by diarrhea, vomiting, spasmodic pain in the abdomen, sometimes dizziness. When the first prerequisites for poisoning appear, it is necessary to take some sorbent and consult a doctor.

All this can be avoided if you do not exceed the permissible norm - no more than 20 ml of hemp oil per day.

How to choose and store hemp oil

The unique and useful composition of hemp seed is fully preserved only in the product obtained by cold pressing. Such oil is commercially available in pharmacies and supermarkets.

When buying, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. Tara. Packaging of finished high-quality oil is carried out in bottles with tinted glass. This helps protect the oil from exposure to sunlight.
2. Structure. Hemp oil is a natural product, without the addition of any impurities.
3. Colour. The chlorophyll contained in the oil colors the finished product in shades of green. The more of this component, the darker the oil.
4. Taste. Pleasant, slightly sour with a nutty finish. Oil should never be bitter.

Some manufacturers pour the finished oil into dispenser bottles. This serves as a great addition for convenient use.

It is recommended to store hemp oil in a dark place, without access to sunlight. Room humidity should not exceed 10–13%.

Cold-pressed hemp oil has a short shelf life (from 6 to 10 months), so you should not buy it in large quantities.

How to take hemp oil

When including a product in a daily diet, you should be aware of the allowable dosage. For adults, the norm is 20 ml or not more than 2 tbsp. in a day. Children older than 5 years are enough for half the adult dose.

Indoor use:

1. For preventive purposes. To replenish the supply of useful substances in the body, it is necessary to take oil after eating - 1 tsp. 2-3 times a day. In the summer, take a break.
2. To improve the functioning of the immune system. Take oil for 14–20 days. Daily rate - 1 tbsp. morning and evening after eating.
3. In the complex treatment of various diseases. In this case, you need to drink 1 tbsp. 30 minutes before meals 3 times a day. Continue prevention for 20-30 days, then take a break.
4. To improve the functioning of the digestive organs. Hemp seed oil, take 1 dessert spoon in the morning, immediately after sleep.
5. With inflammatory processes. Before breakfast, you should drink 1 tbsp. oils.

Treatment should only be started after consultation with a doctor.

Outdoor application:

1. Treatment of abscesses on the surface of the skin. In combination with starch, hemp lotions reduce pain and soften the skin. Mix the two components, apply to a cotton swab and attach to the abscess. Secure with a patch.
2. For the treatment of corns. To eliminate use a mixture of hemp oil and honey. Steam well before applying.
3. Burns. First aid - lubricate the site of damage with hemp seed oil.For further treatment, lotions can be used combining the main ingredient with egg white.
4. Skin irritation. Lubricate the rash several times a day.
5. Hemorrhoids. Insert an oil-soaked swab into the anus at night. Repeat the procedure for 5-7 days.
6. Radiculitis. Rubbing hemp oil will help relieve the pain symptom. This kind of grinding can be done 2 times a day until the final removal of the attack.
7. Hemp oil is also suitable for anti-cellulite massages. Effectiveness is enhanced by adding lemongrass, rosemary and lavender oil to the main component.

To improve bowel function, especially for constipation, it is recommended to combine the internal use of oil with external. In this case, it is necessary to drink 1 tbsp. oil before meals and do oil enemas. At room temperature, oil (40-60 ml) should be injected into the rectum in the evening before bedtime.

Interesting facts about hemp

1. The first mention of hemp oil dates back to 2800 g BC They were discovered in ancient Chinese manuscripts. The healing properties of the product are also mentioned here.
2. Scientists have found that the life expectancy of birds consuming hemp seeds is somewhat longer compared to others.
3. The first who came up with how to produce hemp oil were Scythians. In the future, a useful hemp product began to be used in Russia and Europe, and later spread throughout the world. Now hemp has found application in almost every country.
4. In ancient Greece, a beverage was made from hemp. Local residents said that he was able to rid not only of thirst, but also of suffering.
5. Hemp seed contains much more protein than soy.
6. Hemp is used in the manufacture of paper, cosmetics and fabrics. Also used in medicine.
7. Technical hemp varieties grow very quickly, seeds ripen in just 3 months. This unpretentious plant can be grown in almost any environment.
8. In the USA there is a holiday dedicated to hemp. Various rallies are organized in his honor, people going out on them want to achieve the legalization of the forbidden plant. Various festivals and other entertainment events are also held. This day is celebrated by supporters of the use of plants in industry and fans of the amusement qualities of hemp.
9. Until the middle of the 20th century, on the territory of the USSR, the area of ​​hemp lands was comparable to wheat fields. Even at the famous fountain of Friendship of Peoples, located in Moscow, along with sunflower and ears of wheat, hemp leaves are also an adornment.
10. Before the ban on the cultivation of hemp was introduced, about 85% of ship's gear (sails and ropes) was made from hemp raw materials. This fabric does not decompose under the influence of sea salt for a century. The evidence is archaeological finds on the seabed.
11. The draft US Declaration of Independence and the first printed cards were made on hemp paper.
12. The ancient Slavs prepared porridge from hemp seed. The high calorie content of the dish saved people from hunger in lean years.

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