Summary
Hemp oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the Cannabis plant. This is the reason why it’s also referred to as 'hemp seed oil,' since it’s removed exclusively from the seeds. Hemp oil doesn’t contain THC; the main psychoactive compound in the Cannabis. The oil containing THC is called cannabis oil or hash oil. As a result, the two oils should not be confused - as one is medicinal and one is nutritional.
Product name: Hemp oil/Hemp seed oil
Part of the plant used: Seed
Processing Type: Cold Pressed
Hemp oil is high in antioxidants as well as carotene, phytosterols, and chlorophyll. It is also a source of several minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc. The daily recommended serving of hemp seed oil is one to two tablespoons. This amount provides 8 to 16 grams of omega-6 fatty acids and 3 to 6 grams of omega-3.
Properties
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BOTANICAL NAME: |
Cannabis sativa. |
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PART OF PLANT USED: |
Seed |
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ORIGIN OF RAW MATERIAL: |
China |
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PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL |
SPECIFICATIONS |
Method |
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APPEARANCE |
A clear bright yellow oil |
STM 01.010 |
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ACID VALUE, KOH mg /g: |
≤2.0 |
AOCS Cd 3d-63 |
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PEROXIDE VALUE, meq/kg: |
≤10.0 |
AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
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UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER, % |
≤2.0 |
AOCS Ca 6a-40 |
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MOISTURE AND VOLATILES, %: |
≤0.20 |
AOCS Ca 2d-25 |
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GARDNER COLOR |
≤5 |
AOCS Td 1a-64 |
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COLD TEST |
Clear after 5.5 hours at 0°C |
AOCS Cc 11-53 |
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RESIDUAL SOLVENT, mg/kg: |
Negative |
AOCS Ba 14-87 |
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LEAD ppm |
≤0.2 |
AOCS Ca 18c-91 |
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ARSENIC ppm |
≤0.2 |
AOAC 986.15 |
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CADMIUM ppm |
≤0.2 |
AOAC 986.15 |
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MERCURY ppm |
≤0.2 |
AOAC 971.21 |
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FATTY ACID COMPOSITION |
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AOCS Ce 1e-91 |
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C16:0 PALMITIC % |
4.0-8.0 |
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C18:0 STEARIC % |
1.0-4.0 |
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C18:1 OLEIC % |
8.0-20.0 |
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C18:2 LINOLEIC % |
50.0-62.0 |
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C18:3 α-LINOLENIC % |
15.0-23.0 |
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OTHERS % |
0-5.0 |
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Product Detail
- Hemp Oil Benefits
The hemp oil has a number of health benefits and its products as well as its raw forms are used to provide many essential amino acids to the body. If the body is deprived of any of these amino acids there are serious problems like genetic mutations and cancer. Hemp oil cures cancer as the essential and non-essential amino acids are present in abundance in the oil and thus when hemp oil is regularly used by cancer patients, there are chances of cure. Thus using hemp seed oil is very useful for many reasons.
Hemp Oil Benefits for Skin
The hemp oil contains a number of fatty acids which are very healthy for your skin. These fatty acids nourish and moisturize your skin in the right manner and sufficient amount. There are many skin products like face creams and body creams which have hemp oil as the main ingredients. This is because it is herbal and has almost no side effects. A skin massage of only hemp oil, would give you healthy and rich skin which looks very young and held. If you are a regular user of hemp oil products for the natural skin care, it acts as an anti-aging benefit too. Hemp oil prevents skin disorders like psoriasis, eczema, acne and dry skin.
Hemp Oil Benefits for Hair
There are many hair health benefits of hemp oil as well. Many non-commercial and herbal hair products like shampoos, hair oils, conditioners, etc. are made by using hemp oil. Like the skin care, massages with hemp oil products can improve blood circulation in the head and the brain. Washing hair with hemp oil shampoos and conditioners, can thicken the hair texture and keep the scalp away from dandruff. Thus hemp oil is very beneficial for your hair care as well. Loss of hair is also reduced by using them and scalp infections and problems are kept away.
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Hemp oil is an abundant source of alpha-linolenic acid. Alpha-linolenic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid that is essential to proper organ function. It is similar to the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil, and can help prevent heart disease, arthritis and depression, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It can also help reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol that clogs arteries.
"Super" Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Hemp oil is also rich in "super" polyunsaturated fatty acids, most notably gamma-linolenic acid and stearidonic acid. Although these are not essential fatty acids, they may help reduce the symptoms of atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions. However, the amount of these non-essential fatty acids varies according to the quality of the hemp plant the acids were derived from.