Hemp has served as a useful plant for thousands of years. Hemp fiber ropes have been found in China and dated to 2800 BCE. Since the 1990s, the cultivation and use of hemp have experienced a renaissance. The oil extracted from its seeds is not only unusually rich in unsaturated fatty acids – hemp oil, the anti-inflammatory, is also surprisingly versatile, for example, for joint pain.
Why is hemp oil a particularly high-quality vegetable oil?
Hemp (Cannabis sativa) has also re-established itself as a useful plant in Germany over the last few decades. During the harvest, the seeds are also collected, then mechanically hulled, and finally pressed. To obtain three liters of hemp oil, approximately 10 kilograms of hemp seeds are required. But the effort is worth it, because hemp oil has many advantages.
For one thing, the natural product is rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, stearidonic acid, and gamma-linolenic acid, which is rare in edible oils) stand out in particular. This is because they offer a particularly favorable composition for the human metabolism. Especially people who do not eat fish find a high-quality source of essential fatty acids in this vegetable oil. These are indispensable for our metabolism and have a number of health-preserving effects. Secondly, the nutty-tasting oil is not only a popular ingredient for sauces, marinades, or smoothies, but also serves as skin and hair care. Used internally, for example for joints, it is considered anti-inflammatory.
Is hemp oil good for skin and hair?
In the cosmetics industry, hemp oil is trending as a natural beauty booster. Some use it to care for sensitive or blemished skin and, for example, to treat redness, pimples, or itchy areas. Others swear by hemp oil for dry skin, which becomes smoother due to the easily absorbed fatty acids. Furthermore, the skin-like fatty acids are said to form a protective layer that keeps unwanted bacteria away.
Some also expect an anti-aging effect, as hemp oil is said to support cell renewal and possesses antioxidant properties. User reports describe the effect of hemp oil on dry or brittle hair, which regains its shine with regular application. On top of that, hemp oil nourishes the scalp and is said to prevent hair loss.
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Why is hemp oil anti-inflammatory?
Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of some of the ingredients in hemp oil, it is also used for inflammation of the ears, nose, or throat area.
Because of its excellent fatty acid composition, hemp oil is considered an anti-inflammatory remedy for relief in numerous physical complaints, such as joint problems.
What should you look for when buying hemp oil?
If you buy hemp oil as drops, in capsules, or as a care product such as shampoo, make sure that the hemp oil used is cold-pressed. This process optimally ensures that the valuable ingredients are fully preserved. After all, with high heat treatment, some ingredients are barely present.
How should I use hemp oil?
To specifically utilize the anti-inflammatory properties of hemp oil for the joints, high-quality food supplements in capsule form are an option – especially in combination with other beneficial plants like frankincense and turmeric. The advantage: with hemp oil capsules, you benefit from exact dosage with consistent quality.
And for external application: you apply hemp oil to the areas of the skin you want to care for or treat – and that's it.
Conclusion
Hemp oil has a particularly balanced fatty acid composition of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. They have nourishing and anti-inflammatory effects. This makes hemp oil particularly interesting for skin, hair, and inflamed joints. Hemp oil can be used both internally and externally. When buying the vegetable oil, look for cold-pressed hemp oil, as the valuable ingredients are largely preserved.
Are you interested in the topic of hemp oil for joints? In the podcast interview with Peter Emmrich, naturopathic doctor and president of the European Association for Natural Medicine, hemp oil as an anti-inflammatory is also discussed, among other things. Take a listen: Joint pain: The cause lies in nutrition.
In addition to hemp oil, Indian frankincense is also a natural support for the joints. Read more about this at: Is frankincense good for the joints?
