How to read a label:
hemp-seed oil vs. CBD
Some products are marketed as using CBD but are actually using hemp seed oil. What is the difference? Let’s break it down...
synonyms: industrial hemp oil / hemp oil / hemp seed oil / cannabis seed oil / cannabis sativa seed oil
synonyms: CBD oil / cannabidiol / hemp oil /hemp extract / hemp extract oil / full spectrum hemp / phytocannabinoid
For those of you who REALLY want to get down with the science...
what it is:
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oil extracted from the seeds of the hemp plant
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similar to olive & grape seed oil
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high in anti-oxidants, amino acids, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, Vitamin E (great for skin and hair!)
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a great carrier for CBD, as it helps the body absorb CBD
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what it isn't:
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not CBD - it contains little to no trace of cannabinoids
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does not have any of the therapeutic benefits of CBD
what it is:
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oil extracted from the entire hemp plant (leaf, flowers, seed, and stalk)
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high concentration of CBD + trace amount of THC (less than 0.3%)
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has a host of benefits including sleep support, stress management, relief for pains, & anti-inflammatory effects
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what it isn't:
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does not cause intoxication (CBD will NOT get you high)
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does not have the nutritional value of hemp seed oil
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