Traditional Uses: Moisturizing, antiseptic, soothing to muscles; (internal anti-inflammatory); used as base or additive to other carriers.

Skin: moisturizing, penetrating, mimics the effects of sebum, antiseptic qualities, dry scalp and hair, good for problem skin, ingrown hairs, after waxing or shaving.

Respiratory: inflammations of respiratory tract.

Digestive: intestinal system inflammations, nausea

Internal Use: daily internal use can reduce severe symptoms of PMS and menopause. The body metabolizes GLA into hormone-like compounds which regulate body processes at the cellular level. This process is often impaired with PMS. Women deficient in GLA can also be oversensitive to the hormone prolactin which can result in breast pain. Symptoms of PMS such as depression, irritability, and fluid retention reduced with internal use.

Contains a balanced 3:1 ratio or omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids.

Satety Data: non-toxic, non-irritant.

SOURCE: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998

Buy Hemp Seed Oil