Hemp for Health!
No doubt you have heard a lot about hemp and CBD lately. Hemp is the common name for plants in the Cannabis genus, which also includes the plants that produce marijuana and hashish. All the cannabis plants contain similar chemicals (cannabinols, terpenes, etc), but in different amounts. The plants that are produced for marijuana and hashish are cultivated to have high levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the chemical that causes a psychoactive effect (feeling high). Hemp, however, has relatively low levels of THC so there is no high feeling from consuming hemp derived products. By law, hemp products in the U.S. must contain no more than 0.3% THC. (Compare this to the up to 30% THC one might find in marijuana strains of cannabis.) In addition to industrial use of its fibers and dietary use of its seeds, hemp is processed to extract cannabidiol (CBD).
Scientific studies have shown hemp oil, and CBD specifically, can help a variety of health problems such as:
- Seizures Disorders
- Anxiety
- Migraines
- Sleep Problems
- PTSD
- Pain
We carry a select variety of products from companies who are as concerned about quality and safety as we are. Below are 2 of our top selling hemp products.
Serenity Acres
We are pleased to be one of the early distributors of Serenity Acres Hemp Extract. This is a full spectrum extract grown in Jessamine County and processed here in Lexington. It is certified organically grown by the US Dept of Agriculture.
Serenity Acres
This was the first hemp product we started carrying about 4 years ago and it has been hugely popular with our patients who have tried it. The salve comes in 5 different strengths and the massage oil comes in 3 strengths.
