Since the approval of the first cannabidiol (CBD)-based drug, consumers have become increasingly interested in the benefits of hemp seed and CBD oils.
First, it is important to note that there is a lot of confusion around the names of these products. “Hemp oil” is another way that people can refer to CBD oil. However, some people may also refer to hemp seed oil as hemp oil.
Hemp seed oil and CBD oil are very different products.
CBD oil uses the stalks, leaves, and flowers of the hemp plant in its production. These contain a higher concentration of CBD, which is a compound with numerous potential health benefits.
Meanwhile, hemp seed oil comes from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. The seeds do not contain CBD, but they still have a rich profile of nutrients, fatty acids, and useful bioactive compounds that can also have health benefits.
Having a better understanding of hemp seed oil and CBD oil may allow both clinicians and consumers to choose the safest and most appropriate product.
SUMMARY
Both derive from the cannabis plant:
- CBD comes from the flower, leaves and stems
- Hemp comes from the seeds
- CBD is low in THC (<0.3% THC)
- Hemp contains no THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
- CBD is rich in Cannabidiol
- Hemp contains no CBD (Cannabidiol)
- CBD contains additional cannabinoids including, but not limited to CBN (Cannabinol), CBG (Cannabigerol) and CBC (Cannabichromene)
- Hemp is rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6
- CBD is primarily used for medical purposes - good for nausea, anxiety, seizures
- Hemp is used primarily in cooking, as a moisturising topical and as a daily supplement - good for nutritional value and for brain and hearth health
CBD Oil versus Hemp Oil