CBD oil may come from the hemp plant, but it’s not the same as hemp oil. Confused? Let us help to clear up the difference between hemp oil vs CBD oil, we asked our experts to weigh in.

Hemp Oil vs CBD Oil

Let’s start with the basics. Hemp and marijuana are both part of the cannabis sativa plant family, but they are not one in the same. Hemp plants contain very little THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive component of marijuana. Hemp is rich in CBD (cannabidiol), a compound that provides therapeutic benefits without the “high.”

CBD oil is extracted from the flowers, leaves, and stalks of industrial hemp plants, while hemp seed oil is derived strictly from the seeds. Hemp seed oil contains very little to no traces of THC or CBD.

There are many health benefits associated with hemp

seed oil but it does not share the same effects of CBD. In addition to being used as a culinary oil and dietary supplement, hemp seed oil can also be found in skincare and beauty products. On product labels, you’ll often see this versatile ingredient go simply by “hemp oil” or “cannabis sativa seed oil,” hence some confusion surrounding hemp-derived CBD oil and hemp seed oil.

So what exactly is hemp seed oil really bringing to the table? For starters, it’s rich in omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids and is a good source of protein. Hemp seed oil also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Though hemp seed oil packs a nutritional punch and has immune boosting properties, it’s not going to help alleviate pain or ease anxiety like CBD can.

Benefits of CBD Oil

Studies have shown that CBD may help relieve pain, decrease inflammation, reduce anxiety, and treat neurological disorders like epilepsy.

CBD can be taken many different ways depending on your ailment, including by inhalation, orally or topically. For instance, CBD salves are often recommended for people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or muscle pain. For conditions such as epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia, and schizophrenia, CBD may be taken orally in capsule, liquid, and tincture forms, or inhaled through a vape device.

How to Choose CBD Oil Products

If you’re seeking the medical benefits of CBD, what should you look for when choosing a product to ensure it’s the real deal? A good first step is to identify the source of the CBD and the practices the brand is using to grow the hemp plant, extract the CBD, and create the product.

Commercial production of hemp was only recently legalized in the United States with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Since the industry is so new within the country, laws have not been put in place to ensure customers are getting the correct amount of CBD advertised.

When choosing a CBD product, “look for organic-grown hemp whenever possible and know the laws and legislation in your area,” Wolf advises. “Make sure the products have very minimal amounts of THC. True commercial-grade hemp should always contain less than 0.3 percent of THC.”

All of Liberation CBD products are made with CBD that follows the regulations of .3 percent or less of THC, with the majority being THC Free (Broad Spectrum),