“Hemp oil” is another way people can refer to CBD oil. However, some may also refer to hemp seed oil as hemp oil. CBD oil uses the stalks, leaves, and flowers of the hemp plant in its production.

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Hemp already has a good reputation for use in medicine. As a member of the same species as the marijuana plant, Cannabis sativa, hemp contains cannabidiol—a compound more commonly known as CBD. By ...