Hemp oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the cold pressing of Cannabis sativa seeds , a plant of the Cannabaceae family . Rich in essential fatty acids such as alpha linolenic acid, it is known for its optimal balance between omega-3 and omega-6.
Hemp oil has strong antioxidant, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, and is currently the subject of studies and scientific research for its use in cancer and melanomas . However, its benefits are now recognized against:
- disorders of the osteoarticular and muscular system;
- autoimmune diseases;
- cardiovascular and metabolism disorders
- pathologies of the respiratory system
- skin diseases
- pathologies affecting the gastro-intestinal tract and the liver
- imbalances in the female hormonal system
- neurological and psychic problems
It is also widely used in Ayurvedic medicine because of its beneficial properties.