Hemp Oil

Of all the products derived from the cannabis plant, my favorite is hemp oil. I have been taking hemp oil for almost a year now and I just love it. I take a shot straight from the bottle first thing in the morning every day and throughout the day I often take another shot just because I can feel my body craving the taste and the immediate health effects on my GI system. When I first tried pure, unrefined, cold-pressed hemp oil, I did not care much for the flavor but within 48 hours I was hooked. I'd find myself craving another shot of the cool green goodness and head straight for the bottle when I got home (sounds like the siren song of the whiskey bottle to an alcoholic).

I have tried all the brands I can find around here (primarily Nutiva and Natural Harvest) but my favorite is Prairie Emerald Oil from Manitoba that I sampled at the Green Expo in San Francisco last fall (thanks, Aandrea!). I can't find it for sale at Whole Foods, Sprouts or Trader Joes, so I have to order it online but it is much cheaper than retail anyway. You can order yours here: Hemp Oil Canada

A great summary of the benefits of consuming hemp oil is below and is copied from the website Fushi UK an organic and healthy food and beauty products company.

Hemp seed oil is one of the most nutritious oils and has numerous health benefits. It is known as one of natures superfoods. Hemp seeds contain the most balanced and richest natural single source of Essential Fatty Acids for human consumption.

It contains all the essential amino acids meaning it provides complete protein. Hemp seed oil has 3 unique nutritional factors. It has an ideal balance of Omega 3 and 6, and it has a massive trace mineral content.

 Hemp Seed oil is most beneficial for skin health, Omega oils are required for healthy skin and hair. Omega oils are nourishing both on a cellular level, and Hemp oil is easily absorbed by the skin and those EFA's begin to work immediately.

Research says that Hemp Seed oil may be beneficial for hormonal balance, Hemp seed contains GLA thus it makes a suitable choice in PMS conditions. The magnesium rich chlorophyll contained in hemp seed oil is also beneficial in PMS conditions.

Hemp Seeds are widely used for maintaining cardiovascular health. Omega 3 oils have been shown in hundreds of studies to lower cholesterol levels. The omega 3 fatty acids in hemp are effective in decreasing blood pressure.

Hemp Seed oil is also thought to have anti-inflammatory properties. Clinical studies have shown good results in using Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) in the treatment of many chronic allergic and inflammatory diseases e.g. eczema, psoriasis and ulcerative colitis.

Hemp seed oil also provides the key fatty acids for long term support and maintenance of arthritic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis. EFAs have been found to enhance immune function and improve cellular energy for removing waste materials within the body. With a pleasant nutty flavour, Hemp Seed Oil is ideal for use in salad dressings... (or taken straight from the bottle like this blogger).