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Recipes with Hemp Seed: Seaweed and Baby Kale Tabouli
Introduction
Earthy, oily and slightly sweet, hemp seeds are a hearty addition to your winter diet.
These dense seeds nourish and build tissue, leaving you feeling strong, stable and sustained, even during the harshest months of the year. Their grounding nature helps keep you calm in times of stress, while their sedative effect soothes an agitated nervous system and induces feelings of deep relaxation.
Blended in smoothies, tossed in salads, or sprinkled on soup, hemp seeds add creaminess and bulk to your meals. If you don't tolerate dairy, you can even make your own homemade hemp milk from the seeds.
They tend to expire quickly, so it is better to buy the seeds in smaller quantities.
The sweet, oily, and heavy qualities mean they are particularly beneficial for Vata dosha, and also balance Pitta. The density and cooling nature of the seeds mean they can aggravate Kapha, especially if digestion is weak or sluggish.
The first record of this wild seed dates back to ancient civilizations over 10,000 years ago. Over the millenia, it has been cultivated and harvested for an array of uses, including clothing, construction materials, and even paper.
In recent years, the popularity of hemp seeds has increased dramatically as people have started recognizing the nutritious benefits.
There has been much debate and controversy about hemp seeds, as they are from the same plant as marijuana - cannabis sativa. Countries around the world have differing laws regarding the production, harvesting and selling of products from this plant, as certain parts have a psychoactive component (THC).
However, US law defines hemp as all parts of any cannabis sativa plant containing no psychoactive properties. This means the seeds you find on US supermarket shelves do not contain any measurable amounts of psychoactive compounds and are safe for consumption.
Hemp for Heart Health
It's no coincidence that hemp seeds, specifically the shelled variety, are also known as "hemp hearts." These seeds do, in fact, have a particular affinity for the heart and are known to benefit heart health. From an Ayurvedic perspective, hemp seeds act as a nutritive tonic that increase strength in the body, including the cardiovascular system.
These seeds are one of the only plant sources to have the optimal ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids naturally occuring. The proper balance of these fats is essential for heart health and prevention of conditions including atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. Also, these seeds are a source of the rare fatty acid gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) which reduces inflammation, and benefits the heart and circulation.
Hemp seeds can help build strong, clean blood provided digestion is strong. They are a rich source of iron, and can be used to build the blood in cases of deficiencies such as anemia.
Soothe & Sedate
The heavy, oily and dense quality of hemp seeds gives them a grounding quality that promotes rest, sleep and stillness. In Ayurveda, foods that have this effect on the body are considered to be (tamasic). In excess, tamasic foods dull the senses and create feelings of lethargy and inertia. For this reason, they should only be eaten in moderation.
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.
The mild sedative and tamasic effect of hemp seeds makes them a natural 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.
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.
Powerful Protein Source
Hemp seeds are highly regarded as one of the best plant sources of protein. These little seeds pack a powerful punch, as they contain all amino acids, including the nine essential ones the body cannot produce itself.
Heavy and dense in nature, the seeds promote growth and strength of bodily tissues, including the muscles.
The slightly sweet taste of the seeds gives them an anabolic quality, building and nourishing strong muscles. They impart steadiness and stamina - with an energetic feel of vigor.
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.
Effect on Digestion
Hemp seeds have a heavy, downward energy, supporting good bowel motility. The muscle relaxing effects of hemp are key here, as they relax tension in the bowels. The same effect may soothe IBS in some clients.
A source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, they add bulk to the stools and support smooth elimination.
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 thick gooey paste that forms from the seeds.
If your digestion is weak, or chewing insufficient, it is possible that hemp seeds will pass through the stools undigested.
The oily quality of hemp seeds helps moisten the intestines and relieve constipation, making it a suitable, mild laxative for dry, rough Vata types.
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.
Conclusion
Adding a little hemp seed to your meals will give you that satisfying substance and some extra crunch. These heavy, dense seeds build tissue and are a valuable source of plant protein. Oily and grounding, they soothe the nerves, helping you relax and enjoy a night of deep, rejuvenating sleep.
A nourishing tonic, hemp seeds help build strong blood and support a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. Most commonly, they benefit digestion by acting as a mild laxative, supporting regular elimination of stools.
They are generally most supportive for Vata types, but cause sluggishness for Kaphas.
Sweet, heavy and comforting, hemp seeds are used to build strength and calm the mind.
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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT
Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances.
With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you.
Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature.
By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health.
See How it Works.
Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics
(gunas).
Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance.
By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick.
Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold).
You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.
Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food.
Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body.
Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food.
Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods.
Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion.
Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste.
One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes.
The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types
(doshas),
are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia.
They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature.
Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.
Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.
Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.
Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Hemp Seed
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.
A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr
Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.
Sedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.
A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.
Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.
In each study below, students from the
Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the effects.
See other studies of food & herbs at Joyful Belly.
TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION
How did Hemp Seed affect your temperature?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your ear temperature?
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Cooler
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your sweat quantity?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of your skin?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of your tongue body?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the swelling of your tongue body?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your appetite/hunger?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your digestion speed?
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Much slower
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
TOXINS
How did Hemp Seed affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your stool smell?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
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Slightly larger coating
Much larger
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of your tongue coating?
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Yellower
Browner
Grayer
Whiter
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your throat soreness?
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No Change
Less sore
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your urine smell?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your sweat smell?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your acne?
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More acne
No Change
Less acne
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your freckles/moles?
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No Change
Lighter
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
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Redder/Bloodshot
Yellower
Grayer
Browner
Whiter
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No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of the lower eye lid?
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More green/dark green
More purple
No Change
Less green/purple
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
HYDRATION
How did Hemp Seed affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the dryness of your skin?
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Drier
Oilier
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
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Puffier
No Change
Less Puffy
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the cracks on your tongue?
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Larger/longer/more cracks
Slightly more
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Slightly less/smaller/shorter
Much less
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
FLUID-THICKNESS
How did Hemp Seed affect your ear pressure?
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Less pressure
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your congestion?
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More congestion
No Change
Less congestion
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
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No Change
Less thick
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
NERVOUS-SYSTEM
How did Hemp Seed affect your energy levels?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your muscle tension?
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Slightly less
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your anxiety?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the stillness of your tongue?
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More Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
DIGESTION
How did Hemp Seed affect your digestion speed?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your appetite/hunger?
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Much less hungry
Slightly less hungry
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Slightly hungrier
Much hungrier
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?
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Slightly more burning
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
TONGUE
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of your tongue body?
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Paler
Redder
Bluer
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of your tongue coating?
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Yellower
Browner
Grayer
Whiter
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the swelling of your tongue body?
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18
More Swelling
Less Swelling
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the stillness of your tongue?
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More still
No Change
More Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
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Much smaller
Slightly less
Same
Slightly larger coating
Much larger
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the cracks on your tongue?
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Larger/longer/more cracks
Slightly more
Same
Slightly less/smaller/shorter
Much less
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
STOOL
How did Hemp Seed affect your stool lightness?
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Slightly lighter
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Much darker
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your stool smell?
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Slightly less
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Much more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your stool consistency?
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Slightly softer
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Much harder
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your stool frequency/quantity?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your stool color?
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More yellow
More gray
More green
More orange
Same
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
URINE
How did Hemp Seed affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
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Much less
Slightly less
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your urine clarity?
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More cloudy
Same
More clear
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your urine smell?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your urine lightness?
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Much lighter
Slightly lighter
Same
Slightly Darker
Much Darker
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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Much less
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
SWEAT
How did Hemp Seed affect your sweat quantity?
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your sweat smell?
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Slightly more
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Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
SKIN
How did Hemp Seed affect your freckles/moles?
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Darker
No Change
Lighter
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your acne?
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More acne
No Change
Less acne
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the dryness of your skin?
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8
4
0
0
6
14
Drier
Oilier
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of your skin?
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Yellower/Greener
Paler
Redder
Grayer
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
EYE
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
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Yellower
Grayer
Browner
Whiter
17
No Change
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your vision?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
0
20
0
0
Much worse
Slightly worse
Same
Slightly Better
Much Better
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the color of the lower eye lid?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
1
19
0
More green/dark green
More purple
No Change
Less green/purple
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
20
16
12
8
4
0
2
17
1
Puffier
No Change
Less Puffy
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
ENT
How did Hemp Seed affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
20
16
12
8
4
0
1
18
1
More thick
No Change
Less thick
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your ear temperature?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
20
0
Hotter
No Change
Cooler
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your congestion?
20
16
12
8
4
0
3
17
0
More congestion
No Change
Less congestion
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your ear pressure?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
20
0
More pressure
No Change
Less pressure
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your throat soreness?
25
20
15
10
5
0
1
19
0
More sore
No Change
Less sore
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
HEART
How did Hemp Seed affect your heart rhythm?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
19
1
More palpitations
Same
Less palpitations
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
0
20
0
0
Much less
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more
Much more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your heart rate?
20
16
12
8
4
0
0
2
18
0
0
Much slower
Slightly slower
Same
Slightly faster
Much faster
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
SYSTEMIC
How did Hemp Seed affect your energy levels?
15
12
9
6
3
0
0
4
12
4
0
Much less energy
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more energy
Much more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your muscle tension?
15
12
9
6
3
0
1
8
11
0
0
Much less tension
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more tension
Much more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your anxiety?
15
12
9
6
3
0
0
10
10
0
0
Much less anxiety
Slightly less
Same
Slightly more anxiety
Much more
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
How did Hemp Seed affect your temperature?
20
16
12
8
4
0
0
1
17
2
0
Much colder
Slightly colder
Same
Slightly warmer
Much warmer
Total Responses: 20 Study ID:137 (2023-07-21 - 2023-08-13)
Hemp Seed may be beneficial for these symptoms.
The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual.
Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.
CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
Hemp Seed may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms.
Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications.
Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.
Herb Drug Interaction Risk
Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Hemp Seed. Please see your health care provider for more information.
Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect. Avoid if taking water pills or pharmaceutical diuretics.
Muscle-relaxant: Do not combine muscle relaxants with antihistamines.
Sedative: Do not combine nerve suppressing sedatives with nerve stimulants, pharmaceutical sedatives, most anxiolyitcs, or antihistamines.
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