Hemp oil vs CBD oil: what is the difference?

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In short: “Hemp oil” and “CBD oil” are often confused. Hemp seed oil is pressed from seeds and used as a food, while CBD oil contains hemp extract with cannabidiol. Here is a neutral explanation of the difference.

Hemp seed oil

Hemp seed oil is produced by cold-pressing the seeds of the hemp plant, rather than the flowers or leaves. It contains little to no CBD or THC, and is valued as a food for its omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

CBD oil

CBD oil, or CBD drops, contains a hemp extract with cannabidiol dissolved in a carrier oil. Unlike plain hemp seed oil, it is made to contain a defined amount of CBD, shown as a percentage or in milligrams.

Telling them apart

Hemp seed oil: a food, pressed from seeds, minimal cannabinoids.
CBD oil / drops: contains hemp extract with a stated CBD content.
Check the label for the CBD amount to know which one you have.

Important notice

Hemp products are wellness or food products and are not medicines. They are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or alleviate any disease or health condition. For health questions, please consult a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is hemp oil the same as CBD oil?

No. Hemp seed oil is pressed from seeds and contains no cannabinoids. CBD oil contains extract from flower and leaf.

Can hemp seed oil be used for frying?

It is not suitable. High temperatures degrade the fatty acids, so it is used cold.

How can I tell the two apart on a label?

Look for a cannabinoid figure in milligrams, the bottle size and the price. Seed oil is sold in larger bottles without a mg figure.

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