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Hemp/CBD Oils
Hemp oil is synonymous with CBD
oil. Depending on how and who is
marketing it, it can be found labeled
as either. It is made from the flowers
and leaves (and sometimes stalks) of
the hemp plant. Hemp/CBD oils contain
mostly, as the name suggests, CBD
as well as other phytocannabinoids
and terpenoids. It also may contain
Beta-caryophyllene (BCP), a terpene
or volatile compound found in the
essential oils of several common herb
plants including many indica strains of
cannabis. Once extracted, it is made by
being dissolved into another edible oil,
such as sunflower oil, coconut oil, olive
oil, grapeseed oil, or even other hemp
or hempseed oils.
Since it is derived from the hemp plant,
the THC levels in hemp/CBD oils contain
less than 0.3 percent THC, so there is no
intoxicating effect when consuming or
using it. This makes the product legal
to sell across the U.S. and Canada. The
CBD levels in hemp/CBD oils, though,
can range as high as 20 percent. These
oils are used medicinally, often for
pain management as it is possible to
consume larger amounts of CBD oil
than cannabis oils because of the lack
of THC. It is also used and prescribed
to aid in mood stability, hypertension,
to help sharpen focus, reduce anxiety,
and to help with sleep problems. Many
users of hemp/CBD oils do report an
“awakening” sensation or a heightened
calming sensation.
Hemp/CBD oils are most often sold
in bottles with droppers. The user or
patient places one or more drops under
their tongue. There is no recommended
“serving size” of hemp/CBD oils. Some
oils have just a few milligrams of
CBD while others have a few hundred
milligrams of CBD. It is advisable to
start on the low end and work your
way up until you find the volume and
concentration that works best with your
biochemistry. In addition to being sold
as an oil in its liquid form, CBD oil can
also be found in capsule form, spray
form, e-liquids, topical skin treatments,
lip balms, pastes, hard candy, gummy
candies, chewing gums, and for the
particularly adventurous types, even in
suppository form. Though most people
tolerate and benefit from CBD oil, there
are some potential side effects.
Some hemp/cbd oil users have
reported such unpleasant side effects
as diarrhea, fatigue, changes in
appetite, and fluctuations in weight.
It can also adversely interact with
some medications. Any medication
or supplement that has a “grapefruit
warning” can be negatively impacted
by using hemp/CBD oils. Some animal
studies have shown that overuse of
hemp/CBD oils can cause liver damage
as well. As with anything you put into
your body, make sure to consult with a
medical professional before starting to
use any type of CBD oil.
“
Since it is
derived from
the hemp plant,
the THC levels in hemp/CBD oils
contain less than 0.3 percent THC,
so there is no intoxicating effect
when consuming or using it.”
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