Autor: Andrew Weil, Michael Backes
Klappentext
The most comprehensive and approachable book available on understanding and using medical marijuana. Revised and updated with the latest information on varietals, delivery, dosing, and treatable conditions, Cannabis Pharmacy is „a well-designed and -illustrated and easy-to-use resource“(Booklist) for those considering medical marijuana as a treatment option.
In Cannabis Pharmacy, expert Michael Backes offers evidence-based information on using cannabis to treat an array of ailments and conditions. He provides information on how cannabis works with the body’s own system, how best to prepare and administer it, and how to modify and control dosage. This newly revised edition is now completely up-to-date with the latest information on the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is understood to control emotion, appetite, and memory. Delivery methods including e-cigarette and vape designs are also covered here, along with information on additional varietals and a new system for classification. Cannabis Pharmacy covers more than 50 ailments and conditions that can be alleviated with marijuana. There are currently more than 4.2 million medical cannabis patients in the United States, and there are 33 states plus the District of Columbia where medical cannabis is legal.
Authors: Andrew Weil, Michael Backes
Michael Backes specializes in cannabis science and policy issues at a southern California consultancy, which maintains clients throughout the United States. He previously founded the first evidence-based medical cannabis dispensary. Backes is active with Project CBD, a non-profit educational service dedicated to promoting research into the medical utility of cannabidiol (a non-psychoactive cannabis molecule), the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines, and is a member of the American Herbal Products Association’s Cannabis Committee. He lives in Southern California.
ISBN/GTIN: 978-0-316-46418-5
Produktart: Buch
Einbandart: Kartonierter Einband
Format: Trade Paperback (UK)
Verlag: Little, Brown and Company, Black Dog & Leventhal
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Erscheinungsdatum: 31.12.2022
Seiten: 320 Seiten
Sprache: Englisch
Masse: Breite 184 mm, Höhe 229 mm, Dicke 24 mm
Gewicht: 617 g
Illustrationen: 250 colour illustrations