Hemp Essential Oil
Hemp essential oil comes from the cannabis sativa L. plant, and it looks like marijuana but it does not contain THC or the psychoactive delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which is considered addictive and prohibited in most countries. The essential oil is obtained from the flowers of female hemp through low-pressure steam distillation.
Hemp Essential Oil Benefits
- Provides an overall feeling of peace and tranquility
- Has a relaxing and anti spasmodic effect
- Relieves stress
- Induces sleep
- Reduces swelling due to its anti inflammatory properties
- Eliminates allergic reactions and skin irritations
- Helps in treating respiratory tract infections
- Treats hay fever, sinusitis, and asthma
- Promotes self-esteem and positive outlook
- Boosts energy
- Fights nervousness, fear and anxiety
- Treats hormonal imbalance
- Regulates female hormonal system
- Relieves spasms and muscular problems
- Treats eczema
- Reduces PMS and other symptoms associated with menstruation
- Promotes inner peace
Hemp Oil Uses
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Insect repellent
- Topical cream
- Essential oil
- Perfume
- Deodorizer or air freshener
- Culinary and cooking purposes
- Plant protection
- One way on how to make hemp oil applicable for aroma therapy is by putting a few drops of hemp essential oil in an aromatherapy dish.You can add a few drops of lavender or chamomile oil for a relaxing feeling.
- You can also mix the hemp oil to alcohol based or strong perfumes to cut down the harsh scent and replace it with natural scent that is invigorating and healthy for the skin.