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Hemp

Nervine

Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Annual herb cultivated for fiber, seeds and CBD; industrial hemp varieties have very low THC; seeds are highly nutritious food.

Active Compounds

CBD (cannabidiol)CBGterpenesomega-3 and omega-6 fatty acidsproteinsgamma-linolenic acid

Traditional Uses

Seeds as nutritive food across cultures
Fiber for textiles throughout history
CBD used for anxiety and pain
Industrial and nutritive plant

Modern Uses

CBD anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic
Nutritive hemp seed oil
Neuroprotective CBD research
Endocannabinoid system modulation

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: capsule, other, extract
Adult Dose: 15–25 mg CBD daily (low dose); 1–3 tablespoons hemp seed oil; hemp seeds as food
Child Dose: Hemp seeds safe for children; CBD not established
Preparation Notes: Industrial hemp seeds highly nutritious; CBD extract from hemp for therapeutic use

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Concurrent sedatives or blood thinners with high CBD
Liver disease (very high CBD doses)

Possible Side Effects

Mild sedation with high CBD
Blood thinning potential
GI upset in excess

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