In-depth CBD Article:
Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1. Enjoy the Health Benefits of Hemp Oil Extract
Written by Robb Auspitz
Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1: 6 Key Takeaways
- What’s the Difference Between Hemp Oil Extract and Hemp Seed Oil? This is a simple-sounding but mission-critical question. This article will answer that question and a few more.
- Hemp Oil Extract comes from Hemp Flower. CBD Oil and other phytocannabinoids are processed from Hemp Oil Extract. The terms Hemp Oil Extract, Hemp Oil, and Hemp Extract are used interchangeably.
- CBD Oil is often the main ingredient of CBD Tinctures, Gummies, Capsules, Softgels, Infused Drink Mixes, Topicals, Beauty and Skincare Products, Pet Products, etc.
- Even though Hemp Seed Oil contains almost zero cannabinoids, it has real nutritional value. It’s often presented as a “superfood” because it’s rich in fatty acids like omega-3s.
- Hemp Seed Oil products can be very useful for skin care. Unfortunately, Hemp Seed Oil is not useful for pain relief, reducing inflammation, and/or anxiety.
- For a more scientific look at Hemp Seeds, read the following article. “Hemp Seed Oil Properties”. This article was published in October. 2020, on the OSU Extension, Ferguson College of Ag website (Oklahoma State University). Reported and written by Nurhan Dunford.
Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1: 6 Key Takeaways
- What’s the Difference Between Hemp Oil Extract and Hemp Seed Oil? This is a simple-sounding but mission-critical question. This article will answer that question and a few more.
- Hemp Oil Extract comes from Hemp Flower. CBD Oil and other phytocannabinoids are processed from Hemp Oil Extract. The terms Hemp Oil Extract, Hemp Oil, and Hemp Extract are used interchangeably.
- CBD Oil is often the main ingredient of CBD Tinctures, Gummies, Capsules, Softgels, Infused Drink Mixes, Topicals, Beauty and Skincare Products, Pet Products, etc.
- Even though Hemp Seed Oil contains almost zero cannabinoids, it has real nutritional value. It’s often presented as a “superfood” because it’s rich in fatty acids like omega-3s.
- Hemp Seed Oil products can be very useful for skin care. Unfortunately, Hemp Seed Oil is not useful for pain relief, reducing inflammation, and/or anxiety.
- For a more scientific look at Hemp Seeds, read the following article. “Hemp Seed Oil Properties”. This article was published in October. 2020, on the OSU Extension, Ferguson College of Ag website (Oklahoma State University). Reported and written by Nurhan Dunford.
Table of Contents
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- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, What is Hemp Oil?
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, Hemp Seed Oil Information, Part 1.
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, Hemp Seed Oil Information, Part 2.
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, Some Science
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1 FAQs
- Groovy Hemp Company CBD Learning Center.
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, the Big Wrap-up.
Table of Contents
Tap or Click the Selection to Learn More
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, What is Hemp Oil?
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, Hemp Seed Oil Information, Part 1.
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, Hemp Seed Oil Information, Part 2.
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, Some Science
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1 FAQs
- Groovy Hemp Company CBD Learning Center.
- Hemp Oil Mythology Part 1, the Big Wrap-up.
CBD stands for Cannabidiol, one of many phytocannabinoids found in cannabis. Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive. Additionally, independent research and consumer feedback demonstrate numerous benefits for human and pet health. In hemp, CBD Oil is found in a much higher concentration than any other cannabinoid.
CBD Oil works synergistically with your body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to supplement the naturally occurring cannabinoids in your system.
When your body absorbs CBD Oil, it improves the endocannabinoid system’s ability to promote a balanced internal environment (Homeostasis).
Consuming CBD Oil products can help you maintain a regular level of CBD Oil in your system, promoting optimal wellness.
- Beyond the physical difference, Hemp and Marijuana are strains of the Cannabis plant with slightly different biochemical characteristics.
- In a broad sense, Hemp and Marijuana can both have a positive impact on your health, physical and mental. However, each has a broad range of varying benefits. Too broad to be covered here.
- THC is the psychoactive ingredient in Marijuana that gets you high. Hemp-based products have no more than 0.3% naturally occurring THC, which is not even remotely enough to get you high. Marijuana sold today frequently has at least 15% THC, and that will definitely get you high.
- There are also Hemp-based products that have been chemically engineered to have higher percentages of Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC.
- Hemp was de-scheduled by the DEA in September 2018 and is 100% legal. For some bizarre reason(s) that I’m sure only makes sense to the DEA, Marijuana is still considered a Schedule 1 drug by the DEA. A Schedule 1 drug is considered highly dangerous and addictive. Like I said, bizarre.
- Marijuana has now attained varying forms of legality in different states and municipalities but is still considered illegal by the Federal government in some states. Legislation has been introduced in Congress and many states legalizing Marijuana.
- As of August 2024, the DEA has been directed by the White House to reschedule Marijuana as a Schedule 3 drug. The DEA has been acting on this directive in slow motion. Bet you’re every bit as “surprised” as I am.
- Groovy Hemp Company only provides hemp-based products. None of them will get you high.
Hemp Oil Extract is extracted from hemp’s flowers/buds, containing a natural blend of phytocannabinoids.
Hemp Seed Oil is an oil extracted from hemp seeds (nutritious but contains almost no phytocannabinoids). It does contain omega-3 and omega-6 along with other nutrients that are excellent for skincare and overall health.
Be cautious: some companies use the term Hemp Oil when the product is made from Hemp Seed Oil.
Full-spectrum CBD Oil contains trace amounts of other phytocannabinoids, including THC (less than 0.3%), and various terpenes (depending on the strain). All these organic compounds work synergistically, providing a theoretically fuller therapeutic effect than Broad-spectrum CBD Oil (THC-Free) or CBD Isolate (also THC-Free).
If a label says Full-spectrum CBD Oil but you have doubts, read the Independent Lab Results. That should be available on the vendor’s website. The lab results will show the percentages of phytocannabinoids present, or not present, in the formulation. For Delta 8 or Delta 9 THC, 0.3% or less should be the amount listed.
In Full-spectrum CBD (with THC), the Entourage Effect is a term used to describe how THC amplifies the therapeutic impact of a combination of a major cannabinoid (e.g., CBD or CBN), minor cannabinoids, Terpenes, and other organic compounds.
In THC-free CBD, the Entourage Effect is a term used to describe how a specific formulation amplifies the therapeutic impact of a combination of a major cannabinoid (e.g., CBD or CBN), minor cannabinoids, Terpenes, and other organic compounds.
THC-free CBD Oil means exactly what it says. It’s CBD Oil without any THC. There are two types of THC-free CBD Oil. Broad-spectrum CBD Oil contains trace amounts of other phytocannabinoids except THC.
The strict interpretation of CBD Isolate is CBD Oil without any other phytocannabinoids, including THC. It also has no terpenes or any other organic compounds that might be found in Industrial Hemp, Pharmaceutical, or Food Grade Hemp.
If a label says CBD Isolate or Broad-spectrum CBD but you have doubts, read the COA (Independent Lab Results). This document should be available on the vendor’s website.
The lab results will show the percentages of phytocannabinoids present (or not present) in the formulation. More specifically, Delta 8 or Delta 9 THC should be listed as “ND” (for none detected).
If you can’t find a COA for the product you’re looking at, consider another brand or vendor. groovyhempcompany.com has a COA for every CBD product we provide.
The abbreviation for a Certificate of Analysis is COA (AKA Independent Lab Results). A COA can be conveniently found on the individual product page, in the tab marked Independent Lab Results.
A qualified yes. CBD Oil products with zero % THC are legal in 49 states. E-commerce sites cannot legally sell CBD to Alabama residents.
Selling Full-spectrum CBD Oil products (less than 0.3% delta-9 THC but more than zero % THC) is illegal in California, Idaho, Kansas, and Tennessee and legal in the remaining 45 states.
That means Groovy Hemp Company is only allowed to sell THC-free CBD Oil products (Broad-spectrum CBD and CBD Isolate) in California, Idaho, Kansas, and Tennessee.
THC-free means 0.0% or N/D on the COA for delta-8 or delta-9 THC.
Groovy Hemp Company ships all of our CBD Oil products to all 50 states except Alabama. It is now illegal for e-commerce sites to sell CBD of any type in Alabama.
It is legal to sell and ship THC-free CBD and Full-spectrum CBD to 48 other states. In California, it is currently illegal to sell ANY hemp-based product that is formulated with THC of any type. That includes Full-spectrum CBD Oil products (less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC but more than zero % THC).
The net result is that Groovy Hemp Company is only allowed to sell and ship THC-free CBD Oil products to California. We are NOT allowed to sell or ship Full-spectrum CBD Oil Products to California.
Because we are not physicians, Groovy Hemp Company is prohibited from diagnosing or prescribing anything. If you have a medical condition or are concerned that you might have a medical condition, make an appointment with your physician and keep that appointment. Do not go on the Internet and self-diagnose, and especially do not self-medicate.
Groovy Hemp Company does not provide any CBD Oil or Delta 8 THC products for children. We recommend that CBD Oil or Delta 8 THC products should not be given to children unless prescribed by a Physician.
Otherwise, keep ALL CBD Oil and Delta 8 THC products out of the reach of children, especially small children. We do check for age during the ordering process.
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