GET TO KNOW YOUR OILS
Hemp
Cannabis sativa L.
Chemotype: fiber-type hemp essential oil
- PLANT PART
- leaves and flowering tops
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
Meet the main constituents, then select one to see what makes it interesting.
FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 65 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 22%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-related phototoxic restriction was identified for steam-distilled hemp essential oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateAvoid use if the oil has oxidized because skin sensitization risk increases.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This profile uses the five-cultivar comparison published in Flavour and Fragrance Journal as the quantitative anchor. A public IFRA certificate for Cannabis sativa essential oil provides a numeric leave-on Category 5A body-lotion maximum; AromaWeb was used only for aromatic framing and the oxidized-oil caution.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | 28.41% | 21.08–35.02% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 21.08% to 35.02%; midpoint 28.41%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| trans-caryophyllene | 15.56% | 12.19–18.93% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 12.19% to 18.93%; midpoint 15.56%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| alpha-terpinolene | 11.82% | 7.02–16.61% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 7.02% to 16.61%; midpoint 11.82%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| alpha-pinene | 10.91% | 7.21–14.61% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 7.21% to 14.61%; midpoint 10.91%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| trans-beta-ocimene | 8.19% | 7.33–9.04% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 7.33% to 9.04%; midpoint 8.19%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| alpha-humulene | 7.41% | 6.1–8.71% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 6.10% to 8.71%; midpoint 7.41%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| beta-pinene | 4.23% | 3.01–5.44% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 3.01% to 5.44%; midpoint 4.23%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| limonene | 2.75% | 1.97–3.53% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 1.97% to 3.53%; midpoint 2.75%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1.39% | 1.2–1.58% | sesquiterpene oxide | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 1.20% to 1.58%; midpoint 1.39%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| 3-carene | 1.34% | 0.66–2.01% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 0.66% to 2.01%; midpoint 1.34%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| trans-alpha-bergamotene | 1.33% | 0.73–1.93% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 0.73% to 1.93%; midpoint 1.33%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| alpha-selinene | 0.99% | 0.59–1.39% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 0.59% to 1.39%; midpoint 0.99%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
| beta-bisabolene | 0.8% | 0.47–1.13% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceEssential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity Table 1, five-cultivar range from 0.47% to 1.13%; midpoint 0.80%, https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf |
Profile source: Essential oils of different cultivars of Cannabis sativa L. and their antimicrobial activity; IFRA 50 Conformity Certificate Organic Hemp Essential Oil · https://realmofcaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Essential-oils-of-different-cultivars-of-Cannabis-sativa-L.-and-their-antimicrobial-activity.pdf ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20230316144021e_Hemp_Essential_Oil_IFRA_50.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for calming, grounding effects in diffuser and massage blends
- reported to support easing of occasional tension and stress
- used in massage blends for muscle comfort
- traditionally associated with supporting restful sleep when diffused in the evening
- used in perfumery and cosmetics for its green, herbaceous, slightly resinous facet
- reported to be blended into skin-care formulations for a soothing sensory profile
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 1 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The stored max_dermal_pct 22 uses the public IFRA Category 5A body-lotion limit for Cannabis sativa essential oil, not a dedicated aromatherapy dermal monograph.