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

This guide provides an in-depth exploration of the healing properties of cannabis and cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, and offers a comprehensive discussion of safe use, potential side effects, contraindications, and precautions. It also examines the use of CBD to treat seizures, anxiety, muscular disorders, and psychotic states, and THC to treat schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, ADHD, Tourettes, Parkinson's, depression, COPD, and chronic pain, among many other physical, neurological, and emotional conditions. Written by a practicing physician, the guide offers valuable insights and information for those interested in using cannabinoids for health and healing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Dr. Grotenhermen also discusses the potential side effects of cannabis and cannabinoids,including the risk of addiction and the impact on mental health. He offers a complete discussion of safe use,possible side effects,contraindications,and precautions,including during pregnancy and chemotherapy.

In addition to his clinical expertise,Dr. Grotenhermen draws on his personal experience with cannabis and cannabinoids to provide insights into the potential benefits and drawbacks of these substances. He shares his own journey of healing and how he uses cannabis and cannabinoids to manage his own health conditions,including chronic pain,insomnia,and anxiety.

Whether you are a medical professional seeking to learn more about the therapeutic applications of cannabis and cannabinoids or a patient seeking to explore alternative treatments for your health conditions,this comprehensive guide is an essential resource. It provides a wealth of information and practical advice to help you use these substances safely and effectively for better health and healing.
Cannabis and cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of medical conditions. In this comprehensive guide, Franjo Grotenhermen, M.D., explores the history, biochemistry, and therapeutic applications of these substances. He begins by examining the history of marijuana as medicine, including its important role in U.S. medical practice during the 19th century. Dr. Grotenhermen then explains the biochemistry of cannabinoids and how they interact with the human body, including cannabinoid receptors and how cannabinoids occur naturally in the body.

The author then provides 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, cancer, muscular disorders, and psychotic states. THC is also used to treat schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, ADHD, Tourettes, Parkinson's, impotence, depression, lupus, COPD, and chronic pain, among many other physical, neurological, and emotional conditions.

Dr. Grotenhermen also discusses the potential side effects of cannabis and cannabinoids, including the risk of addiction and the impact on mental health. He offers a complete discussion of safe use, possible side effects, contraindications, and precautions, including during pregnancy and chemotherapy.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Grotenhermen draws on his personal experience with cannabis and cannabinoids to provide insights into the potential benefits and drawbacks of these substances. He shares his own journey of healing and how he uses cannabis and cannabinoids to manage his own health conditions, including chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety.

Whether you are a medical professional seeking to learn more about the therapeutic applications of cannabis and cannabinoids or a patient seeking to explore alternative treatments for your health conditions, this comprehensive guide is an essential resource. It provides a wealth of information and practical advice to help you use these substances safely and effectively for better health and healing.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 228 x 151 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781620558317