Cannabinoids have become really famous in these times, and have they have created a lot of buzz in the world because they are a natural treatment for so many different diseases.
These are basically the derivatives of cannabis and hemp plant, and these are derived from different parts like stems. Leaves, seeds, etc.
There are hundreds of derivatives of cannabinoids, but the two that are the most famous are CBD cannabidiol and delta 9 tetrahydro cannabidiol.
CBD products are famous because they are a natural treatment, do not have psychoactive properties like other pharmaceutical medications, and do not have any potential side effects.
Though many people are aware of CBD oil, so many people, confuse CBD oil and hemp oil when both are two different products.
In this article, we will discuss how they are different and what are the main differences. The major difference is that hemp oil is made of hemp plant seeds, whereas CBD oil comes from the leaves, flowers, and stems of the hemp plant.
Hemp seed oil:
Cannabis seeds do not have any concentration, but they are enriched with nutrients, bioactive compounds, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, antioxidants, gamma-linolenic acid, etc., which are known for their numerous health benefits.
Hemp oil which is derived from hemp seeds does not cause any mental high and is free of psychotropic properties.
There is no concentration of tetrahydro cannabidiol, which is why it does not have any psychoactive properties.
Uses:
This oil is not only used for human, but hemp oil for dogs is also available on the market.
It is basically used for recreational purposes, and because of its some very amazing nutritional
benefits, it is used in many supplements.
Working of hemp oil:
A lot of different studies believe that this can be used for cardiovascular health, and it is used for many diseases associated with it.
It improves the health of the cardiovascular by maintaining the levels of cholesterol in the body. It also maintains the HDL and LDL levels of cholesterol.
It also helps in improving the level of triglycerides in the body. Because of its nutritional purposes, it is also used in the food items like bread, cookies, etc., so that you can consume it one way or the other to maintain good health.
Some other potential benefits of hemp seed oil include:
- It boosts your immune system.
- It relieves constipation.
- It improves digestive and gastrointestinal conditions.
- It improves cardiovascular health.
- It improves skin conditions.
- It is also used as an anti-ageing product.
CBD oil:
The CBD oil is present in the market in three major forms that are:
- CBD products made from CBD isolates which contain no other derivatives of cannabis or hemp plant.
- Full-spectrum CBD products have all the derivatives of the cannabis plant along with a low level of THC.
- Broad-spectrum CBD, which contains many other CBD compounds but is free of THC.
Even though all of them are CBD products but all these different types of CBD work for different things; they have completely different functions, and just like that, they also possess completely different side effects.
Uses of CBD oils:
CBD oil is used for so many medical conditions like acute and chronic pain, arthritic pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, and muscle spasm.
The derivatives of CBD oil are used for different purposes like:
- Neurodegenerative conditions.
- Epilepsy and seizures.
- Inflammatory skin conditions.
- Stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Addiction rehabilitation.
- Pain.
- Muscle spasm.
The full-spectrum CBD oil is used for rehabilitation purposes because it has psychoactive effects, which are mainly due to the presence of THC.
Working of CBD oil:
Our brain has an endocannabinoid system that has the ability to control different emotions like happiness, pain, and not just that but our sleep cycle, appetite, and it also regulates our immune system.
Cannabidiols work directly on the endocannabinoid system and acts on its receptors, and it blocks the painful receptors hence relieves them.
Full-spectrum CBD products have psychoactive effects when THC binds with the CB1 receptor present in the cannabinoid system of the human brain.
Other derivatives of full-spectrum CBD oils act on the CB2 receptor, the function of which is still being studied and is not fully found.
Its making:
CBD comes from the leaves and flower of the hemp plant. There are different extraction processes, and the effects of each CBD products depends upon the extraction process.
The most dedicated extraction process is carbon dioxide extraction which is a clean process and leaves no residue.
Risks and side effects:
There are no side effects associated with CBD oil or hemp oil; however, the user should maintain
their dosage.
For beginners, small doses are enough, and with usage, you can increase the dose.
