Hemp’s most well-known use right now is CBD oil for personal wellness, and for good reason. Many people consider its medicinal uses and benefits helpful for everything from anxiety to chronic pain.
People value the CBD oil of the hemp plant largely because it is the rare medicine that has very few potential side effects. It’s a low risk, high reward medication that we haven’t even discovered the full potential of yet.
One of the most exciting applications of hemp or CBD oil has been in the treatment of epilepsy in children. Because there are no psychoactive effects it’s safe for kids to use. Charlotte’s Web is the most common CBD strain used to battle epilepsy.
The potential to use hemp to heal is very real and even more remarkably, we still don’t know the full capacity of this miraculous plant and its by-products.
There is a full spectrum of derivative oil products revolving around the hemp plant.
It can be confusing because sometimes all four terms (hemp oil, hemp seed oil, hemp extract and CBD oil) are used interchangeably. In the simplest terms, the difference between hemp and CBD oil is hemp oil is a general product, while CBD is a more specific extract from the plant.
Hemp oil and hemp seed oil are basically the same thing—an oil extracted from hemp just like vegetable or olive oil. The difference between the two is some hemp oil could be extracted from stalks, while hemp seed oil is extracted only from the seed.
Hemp oils contain large amounts of antioxidants and healthy omega 3-6 fatty acids. It is great for cooking, hair, skin, beauty and minor pain and stress relief.
Hemp extract is also referred to as CBD oil. CBD oils are generally extracted using CO2. When using the low temp, CO2 extraction process, the oil is at its purest form without any harmful solvents. Therefore, extracts have broad spectrums of terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids.
Hemp extract and CBD oils are mostly used for medicinal properties and powerful benefits.
As previously noted, there are tons of benefits of hemp CBD oil. People take it as a general supplement for their overall health, the same way you might take a multivitamin.
If you suffer from depression, anxiety, insomnia, and even inflammation, CBD has had proven application at treating these ailments.
Hemp oil for anxiety is a particularly useful application as it fills a gap that THC is typically unable to meet. Many users report anxiety as a side effect of marijuana use, but CBD has been shown to effectively treat and reduce anxiety.
However, the big benefits of CBD may still remain hidden. Studies in rats CBD have demonstrated CBD has the potential for shrinking tumors and reducing the likelihood of diabetes in populations that are predisposed to it.
We don’t know everything that CBD can do yet, but the possibilities are certainly exciting.
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A tincture is any concentrated herbal extract slowly derived from the plant, usually over a period of weeks. Alcohol is usually used during the extraction process.
CBD tinctures are generally considered to be extremely potent, but do not contain any psychoactive properties, making them safe for daily use.
Hemp powder is considered a superfood by many. High in fiber, protein, and filled with healthy fats and acids, it makes an excellent dietary supplement, especially for vegan lifestyles.
CBD powder, however, is a little bit different. Also called “hemp isolate” CBD powder is super concentrated CBD that is generally around 99% pure.
People take it by itself or mix it in juices, smoothies, etc.
Hemp creams are beauty products derived from hemp oil or hemp extract. The cream can be used both for beauty and pain relieve purposes. The high concentration of amino acids is good for reducing wrinkles and creating a “de-aging” effect, and also for reducing skin irritation.
Hemp CBD capsules are perhaps the most common way to ingest this substance. The capsules are pre-dosed making it very easy to get the exact amount that you require to see your intended effects.
Hemp tea and coffee are essentially exactly what they sound like—beverages infused with CBD. People ingest these drinks with the same intentions that they might any other CBD product.
You can buy hemp tea and coffee or make it yourself with hemp CBD powder.
Similar to hemp cream, hemp lotion utilizes the high amino acid content of the hemp plant to moisturize skin.
Believe it or not, we have barely scratched the surface when it comes to potential hemp uses. There are thousands of applications for this incredibly versatile plant. In the world of textiles, hemp products are prized for their durability as well as their cost effectiveness.
To put into context, here are ten products that can be produced with hemp:
There are many other products that can use hemp as well. Chances are, if you can think of it, someone can figure out a way to make it with hemp.
One of the big hemp benefits is simply how easy it is to grow. Pesticides are rarely required, and it can act as a natural deterrent for other weeds as well.
Hemp also has the benefit of a brief harvest cycle of only four months and is affordable to grow, making it something of a dream product for most farmers. On average, hemp costs about $0.38 per pound to grow.
Meanwhile, hemp fiber also happens to be one of the most durable natural textiles in existence. This is why there is such a big market for hemp clothing and rope.
Hemp milk is a vegan substitution for cow’s milk. Hemp milk is produced by grinding hemp seeds into water and letting the concoction settle. Done properly, it produces a beverage with a look and taste remarkably similar to that of traditional milk.
Thanks to the recently passed U.S. Farm Bill, hemp is less stigmatized and will now be treated as an agricultural commodity for the first time in over sixty years. The last commercial hemp farm was planted in 1957.
The bill advocates for farming freedom when it comes to the hemp plant and received widespread support on both sides of the aisle, with particularly strong support from unlikely conservative advocates.
The bill makes hemp legal in the United States, though with one serious caveat: the plants can’t contain more than 0.3 percent THC. Any higher than that and the plant is officially categorized as marijuana.
Still, for farmers, this is an exciting development that massively expands the hemp market.
With the recent passing of the U.S. Farm Bill, hemp can now be grown anywhere in the United States.
Hemp farms are typically large land plots with tight rows of hemp plants that grow into dense, tall green stalks about ½ inch thick. Hemp growing is valued for the relatively simple and short manufacturing process.
Once planted, hemp can be cultivated within 90-120 days of planting. When the plant has fully matured, it is cut, and then left to loosen in the fields for another 4-6 weeks. This period of waiting makes the fibers workable for industrial purposes.
Depending on your state, you may need to receive a license for producing or manufacturing hemp products. You will also need to register each year with the Department of Agriculture.
As mentioned throughout this article, hemp growing conditions are relatively low maintenance. However, any hemp grower will tell you that there are conditions in which the plant does best.
Hemp does best in a warm environment. Soil that will drain well is also optimal, making some parts of the country a natural fit for this super plant. A warm, but mild environment such as that found in the state of California can produce massive hemp yields per acre.
An acre of hemp can yield up to 2500 plants, making it an extremely high volume plant to farm.