Tamasic foods do, however, play an important role in soothing and sedating the nervous system. If you tend to feel frenetic, anxious, and always rushing from one task to another, the heavy, dense qualities of hemp seeds can help you slow down and relax. A client described the hemps seeds as, "Very calming for me, preventing irritation that is common in my life." This client went on to explain how the sweetness of hemp seeds enhanced this experience, "The sweet taste also made me satisfied and grounded me." Heavy and soothing, the oily quality of hemp seeds nourishes the nervous system. A client shared that the seeds brought an "earthy density to [their] early morning busy mind." Another client described a similar experience stating, "The hemp seeds were oily which made me feel heavy like a weight. I felt grounded to the earth. Content!"

The mild sedative and tamasic effect of hemp seeds can help eliminate insomnia, making them a useful sleep aid, particularly for Vata constitutions. Blend a tablespoon of hemp seeds into a cup of milk, heat on the stove and add a pinch of nutmeg for a rejuvenating drink to ease you into a night of deep sleep. A client shared how hemp seeds prepared them for sleep, "I grew sleepy, my eyes wanted to close and thoughts started to slow way down." Hemp seeds also have a high magnesium content which helps relax the whole body. Magnesium also stimulates the release of serotonin in the body which is converted to melatonin in the brain, promoting deep and restorative sleep.

The slightly sweet taste of the seeds gives them an anabolic quality, building and nourishing strong muscles. Hemp seeds are a useful addition to a vegetarian or vegan diet as roughly 25% percent of its composition is protein. This high percentage of plant protein will satisfy your appetite and leave you feeling full and satisfied. "They gave me a full feeling despite only having a spoonful. It was a great sensation considering I had just woken and was looking for something wholesome," noted a client.

In some cases, a person may experience congestion and stagnation as a result of eating hemp seeds. This generally occurs in Kapha constitutions, as their sluggish digestive system can't break down the dense, sweet seeds. One client revealed this experience with hemp seeds, "Once in my stomach, the hemp seed felt heavy, my stomach had a crampy sensation and it felt like my body was sending a lot of energy to my stomach to process the thick gooey paste that was chewed hemp seeds." Not only did this client feel the seeds were too difficult to break down, it also affected their mood, "I felt irritable and tired." If your digestion is weak, it is possible that hemp seeds will pass through the stools undigested. One client shared, "I noticed that there were whole hemp seeds in my feces." Seeds can also appear in the stool if they were improperly chewed.

The oily quality of hemp seeds helps moisten the intestines and relieve constipation, making it a suitable, mild laxative for dry, rough Vata types. A client with dry digestion shared the benefits they gained from adding hemp seeds to their diet, "My digestion is a constant battle, specifically with constipation. [My] poop was less dry than usual and well formed, easy to pass. I attribute this to the oily and binding qualities of the hemp seeds." It is important to keep in mind that as these seeds can speed up motility in the bowels, they are not appropriate for someone with diarrhea.