Cannabis Healing: A Guide to the Therapeutic Use of CBD, THC, and Other Cannabinoids

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Everything you need to know to use cannabinoids safely and effectively for better health and healing of a wide range of conditions

Explains the biochemistry of cannabinoids and shows how they interact with the human body

Offers a complete discussion of safe use, possible side effects, contraindications, and precautions, including during pregnancy and chemotherapy

Explores the use of CBD to treat seizures, anxiety, muscular disorders, and psychotic states and the use of THC to treat schizophrenia, Alzheimers, ADHD, Tourettes, Parkinsons, depression, COPD, and chronic pain, among many other physical, neurological, and emotional conditions

In this authoritative yet practical guide to the healing properties of cannabis and cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, Franjo Grotenhermen, M.D., explores how to use these substances to treat a wide range of physical and emotional conditions.

Dr. Grotenhermen first examines the history of marijuana as medicine, including its important role in U.S. medical practice during the 19th century. He explains the biochemistry of cannabinoids and shows how they interact with the human body, including a look at cannabinoid receptors and how cannabinoids occur naturally in the body. The author then draws on his years of experience legally treating patients in Germany as well as numerous research studies and tests to provide an in-depth guide to the many healing applications for cannabis and its derivatives.

The therapeutic applications covered include the use of CBD to treat seizures, epilepsy, anxiety, several forms of cancer, muscular disorders, and psychotic states and the use of THC to treat schizophrenia, Alzheimers, ADHD, Tourettes, Parkinsons, impotence, depression, lupus, COPD, and chronic pain, among many other physical, neurological, and emotional conditions. The author examines the various cannabis-derived medications available, such as Cannabinol, Dronabinol, and Marinol, and the main methods of administering cannabis. He offers a complete discussion of safe use, possible side effects, contraindications, and precautions (including during pregnancy and chemotherapy), alongside research data that confirms cannabis as one of the least toxic substances in existence.

Written by a practicing physician, this guide provides everything you need to know to use cannabinoids safely and effectively for health and healing.

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Although I am a medical cannabis patient and an avid proponent of the plants myriad healing properties, this was my first experience reading a cannabis guide. I was drawn to this book because at just 240 pages, it covers an impressive number of topics. Cannabis Healing: A Guide to the Therapeutic Use of CBD, THC, and Other Cannabinoids, by Franjo Grotenhermen, M.D. is a great resource whether you are new to cannabis, a recreational user, or an experienced patient. * Tanya Mayeux, Indie Mystic *

Author Bio

Franjo Grotenhermen, M.D., is recognized as a top expert on the therapeutic use of cannabinoids. The author of many articles and books on the subject, he is executive director and a board member of the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM) and sister organization, the German Association for Medical Cannabis. He lives in Germany.