Health Benefits of Hemp Extract

Hemp extract may be something you’re hearing about for the first time. It may sound a little strange and you may feel a little apprehensive about this all-natural remedy. We get it! Here at Honeysuckle Scientific, we pride ourselves on keeping our customers informed and knowledgeable about what they’re getting in our premium hemp extract products. So let’s discuss hemp extract! 

What is hemp extract? 

Hemp extract is an organic, all-natural extraction from the cannabis plant. The hemp plant (cannabis plant) is used for textiles, paper, biofuels, food products, and more recently, health and wellness products. If you felt alarmed at the “cannabis plant” part, don’t worry! Hemp extract is not marijuana! 

CBD hemp extract products do not create psychoactive effects in the body that marijuana does. Honeysuckle Scientific purifies our hemp extract, removing any trace residues of THC which is what gets you the “high” feeling in marjiuana. This means that our hemp extract products contain 0% THC and will not produce a high. 

How do you take hemp extract?

Hemp uses and products vary depending on your specific needs. Available on the market today, there are several methods of gaining the benefits of hemp extract. Does hemp oil work topically? Yes! There are hemp oils which means that hemp extract is added to an oil which you can drop onto your skin. There are hemp creams or hemp tinctures where hemp extract is added to salves that you rub onto your skin or affected area. Honeysuckle Scientific also makes hemp soft-gel caps that you can take to gain the benefits of hemp extract. 

What are the benefits of hemp extract?

There are a number of benefits you’ll reap from taking or applying hemp extract. Hemp extract is known to be an all-natural treatment for chronic pain, anxiety, and sleeplessness. Besides those incredibly helpful benefits of hemp extract drops, there are plenty of general health benefits of hemp extract, which we’ll explore here! 

What Does Hemp Help With?

The full range of health benefits of taking hemp extract are still being studied and explored. However, many health benefits have been demonstrated time and time again. 

Hemp Extract and Joint Pain 

Due to the presence of cannabidiol and other phytocannabinoids found in hemp plants, joint and arthritis pain has been known to decrease when hemp extract is rubbed into the skin over the pain site, or ingested via hemp extract gelcaps. Additionally, the Omega-3s found in the hemp plant help reduce inflammation. 

Hemp Extract and PMS

Common PMS ailments for women, such as moodiness, cramps, pain, and acne can be eased with hemp extract. Pain reduction, skin health, and mood stabilization have all been effective hemp extract uses. The high Vitamin E content in hemp extract helps regulate estrogen and testosterone. Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) is a type of Omega 6 found in hemp oil, which  balances and corrects levels of hormones in the body. 

Digestion and Hemp Extract

Hemp extract has been known to help IBS and improve overall digestion also. Maintaining regular bowel movements promotes better digestive health and decreases symptoms of IBD and related conditions. Hemp extracts contain soluble fiber that is helpful in regulating the digestive tract.