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How To Choose The Right Hemp Oil Product

How To Choose The Right Hemp Oil Product

When we talk about cannabis, most people would think of marijuana and the intoxicating effects that it has on the consumer. However, there is so much more to cannabis, and research further proves that cannabis, when used properly, can be beneficial to mankind. There are two species of cannabis- indica and sativa. While cannabis sativa is what is popularly known as marijuana, cannabis indica is hemp.

Now, the main question that arises here is- what is the difference between cannabis sativa,  cannabis/marijuana, and cannabis indica- hemp? Both these species of cannabis contain psychoactive components in varying quantities, which is why they are a little different regarding the application. While cannabis sativa or marijuana is popular as a plant which recreational substances are made, cannabis indica or hemp is known for being used in the making of products that have health benefits.

The components or compounds found in the cannabis plants are known as cannabinoids. There are two major cannabinoids that are quite popular- THC and CBD. While THC is psychoactive in nature, CBD does not exhibit any psychoactive traits. Furthermore, CBD is known for its various health benefits; which is why many health-related CBD products are made using hemp.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEMP OIL AND CBD OIL

When you’re buying a hemp or CBD product, one thing to keep in mind is that many sellers sell CBD oil in the name of hemp oil. However, it’s not to divert their consumers but an effort to tell their customers that the CBD oil they sell is extracted from hemp. This is because in many states, cannabis is illegal and, in those states, CBD oil is extracted using hemp.

Furthermore, in states that make cannabis legal, it’s better to buy hemp oil since the CBD oil extracted from cannabis may contain THC.

CHOOSING A HEMP OIL PRODUCT

As you can already see from the above-mentioned sections, hemp and CBD have a lot of misconceptions surrounding them, and it’s important to be cautious while choosing a hemp oil product. To help you buy the right hemp oil product, here’s a list of points that you should consider.

Since hemp is capable of absorbing the chemicals added to the soil that it grows in, it’s important to look for a product that is made from organically grown hemp. Many people might add pesticides to the soil, and this may contaminate the product itself. Thus, organically grown hemp should only be used to make hemp oil.

Another aspect that goes into deciding whether a hemp product meets quality standards or not is the extraction process used. Extracting hemp oil from the plant can be an expensive affair. This is why many manufacturers use cheap solvents to extract hemp oil. However, these cheap solvents can be hazardous to health. This completely goes against the application of hemp oil- which is used by people for better health. Thus, it’s important to see what extraction process is used to derive hemp oil. Look for hemp oil that is extracted using CO2, ethanol, or olive oil as those are the best ways to extract it.

Now, how can you make sure that your hemp oil comes from a trusted source that uses the right extraction process and extracts oil from the organically grown hemp plant? The answer to all these concerns is getting a third-party certificate of analysis from the seller. This analysis certificate is a collection of lab results that would tell you if the product contains any contaminants, heavy metals, pathogens, or THC beyond the legal limit. These results will help you make a decision based on firm scientific grounds.

DOSING HEMP OIL

While choosing the right hemp oil product is a challenge that users face, another one is administering it in the right quantity. Since there is much confusion as to how much hemp oil is enough, here’s a list of points to remember about hemp oil doses when administering it.

People are different. We all know that we have different genetics as well as biochemical dispositions. CBD acts differently for different individuals based on each individual’s sensitivity for CBD. Thus, you have to first test the doses before you stick to a certain desirable dosage.

You’re always recommended to start with the lowest dose. There can be a possibility that our body needs only a little bit of CBD to have an impact. Thus, starting off with the lowest doses makes sense. It takes about 30 to 90 minutes for hemp oil to have an effect when taken orally. So, keep that in mind when having hemp oil.

Yet another practice for enhanced and balanced results is taking a few small doses throughout the day. This is good for maintaining a certain level of CBD in the blood rather than forcing one large dose all at once.

With CBD, another peculiar aspect is that sometimes, lower doses may work wonders and higher doses may fail to deliver the desired effects. This is why the ‘more is better’ rule does not work with hemp oil or any CBD product.

Talking to your health care provider before taking a CBD product is always recommended. This would help you make sure that the hemp oil product you intend to use does not interfere with any other medication, in case you’re under treatment for a health ailment.

Given you keep all the points mentioned above in mind while choosing and dosing hemp oil, you would be able to witness the kind of impact you expect. Hemp oil has innumerable health benefits, and it’s a blessing that we are living in an age where a lot of people are overcoming their misconceptions regarding hemp oil and CBD products. However, the need for information like this is still important because we are still expecting more research and growth in the industry so that people get more habitual to CBD products, their benefits properties, and the right characteristics to look for when buying these products.