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Date of the last update: 10.03.2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lately, CBD oil has been gaining on popularity. This miraculous product, extracted from hemp seed, has a number of health-promoting properties. It is worth knowing in which cases CBD products are recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The essential active compound contained in CBD oil is cannabidiol (CBD) which belongs to the so-called cannabinoids. These compounds have the ability to bind to receptors found in the human body and thus indirectly affect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Hemp and CBD oil<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Hemp oil as a source of CBD<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Properties and uses of CBD hemp oil<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. CBD oil and depression<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. CBD oil – dosage<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Hemp and CBD oil<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is an annual plant that has been valued since ancient times. Hemp leaves and flowers contain phytocannabinoids, which are responsible for the plant\u2019s health-promoting effects. Hemp flowers contain terpenes, flavones (including kaempferol and quercetin) and vitamins: E, B1, B2, K, as well as trace amounts of phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, sodium and manganese. Hemp seeds consist of 20\u201325% protein (including edestin), 28\u201335% oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids, phytic acid, choline, trigonelline, lecithin, chlorophyll, vitamin K and tocopherols. In addition, hemp seeds are a good source of vitamin E, phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium. The composition of hemp oil is highly beneficial for health, as it contains 4% \u03b3-linolenic acid (GLA), linoleic acid and \u03b1-linolenic acid, as well as an optimal ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-6 to omega-3 in the 3:1 ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hemp oil as a source of CBD<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Hemp contains substances called cannabinoids, including THC and CBD. Numerous scientific studies have confirmed the beneficial pharmacological effects of cannabidiol. The THC value in the plant does not exceed 0.2% calculated on the dry matter, while cannabidiol (CBD) has no narcotic effect, which makes hemp oil safe for the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Another valuable product produced from hemp is hemp seed oil, which is used for food products as well as cosmetics (shampoos, ointments, tonics, skin lotions, creams, soaps and detergents).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Properties and uses of CBD hemp oil<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    CBD extracts, oil and essential oil exhibit several health-promoting properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n