Full Description
For hundreds of years cannabis has been used as a therapeutic medicine around the world. Cannabis was an accepted medicine during the second half of the 19th century, but its use declined because single agent pain medications were advocated by physicians who demanded standardization of medicines. It was not until 1964 when the chemical structure of THC (delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol) was elucidated and its pharmacological effects began to be understood.
Numerous therapeutic effects of cannabis have been reviewed, but cannabis-based medicines are still an enigma because of legal issues. Many patients could benefit from cannabinoids, terpenoids and flavonoids found in Cannabis sativa L. These patients suffer from medical conditions including chronic pain, chronic inflammatory diseases, neurological disorders, and other debilitating illnesses.
As more states are legalizing medical cannabis, prescribers need a reliable source which provides clinical information in a succinct format. This book focuses on the science of cannabis as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplement. It discusses cannabis uses in the human body for bone health/osteoporosis; brain injury and trauma; cancer; diabetes; gastrointestinal conditions; mental health disorders; insomnia; pain; anxiety disorders; depression; migraines; eye disorders; and arthritis and inflammation. There is emphasis on using the whole plant — from root to raw leaves and flowers discussing strains, extraction and analysis, and use of cannabis-infused edibles.
Features:
Provides an understanding of the botanical and biochemistry behind cannabis as well as its use as a dietary supplement.
Discusses endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid receptors.
Includes information on antioxidant benefits, pain receptors using cannabinoids, and dosage guidelines.
Presents research on cannabis treatment plans, drug-cannabis interactions and dosing issues, cannabis vapes, edibles, creams, and suppositories.
Multiple appendices including a glossary of cannabis vocabulary, how to use cannabis products, a patient guide and recipes as well as information on cannabis for pets.
Contents
Chapter 1 What is Hemp?
Miles Sarill
Chapter 2 Endocannabinoid System & Cannabinoid Receptors
Betty Wedman-St. Louis
Chapter 3 Why Terpenes Matter—The Entourage Effect
Betty Wedman-St. Louis
Chapter 4 Cannabis Flavonoids—Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Betty Wedman-St. Louis
Chapter 5 Cannabis Pharmacology: An Interview with Ethan B. Russo, M.D
Betty Wedman-St. Louis
Chapter 6 Endocannabinoids & Phytocannabinoids in Pain Management
Chris D. Meletis
Chapter 7 Hemp Oil in the Management of Pain, Inflammation, & Stress
Chris D. Meletis
Chapter 8 Many Applications of Hemp in Neurological & Gut-Brain Axis
Chris D. Meletis
Chapter 9 Endocannabinoid Role in Gut Health
Chris D. Meletis
Chapter 10 Cannabidiol in Mental Health Disorders
Alline C. de Campos, Felipe V. Gomes, Samia R. Joca, and
Francisco S. Guimarães
Chapter 11 Emerging Clinical and Mechanistic Support for CBD treatment
of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Kaylee Martig, Keelee Reid, and Joshua S. Kaplan
Chapter 12 Recent Cannabinoid Delivery Systems Oliaro-Bosso,
Daniela Gastaldi, Franco Dosio, and Enrica Pessione
Chapter 13 Achieving and Sustaining Precision Effects: Understanding
and Prescribing Cannabis Chemotypes
Uwe Blesching
Chapter 14 Drug Interactions & Dosing Issues
Betty Wedman-St. Louis
Chapter 15 Cannabis Nutrition
Betty Wedman-St. Louis
Chapter 16 Cannabis, a Bio-Spiritual Remedy for Addiction
Joseph J. Morgan, Lyse Le Pine, and Kenneth Blum
Chapter 17 Cannabis Use in Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, &
Different Religions
Betty Wedman-St. Louis
Chapter 18 Legal Landscape Robert T. Hoban
Chapter 19 Medical Certification for Healthcare Practitioners
Chris D. Meletis
Chapter 20 Cannabis Training Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals
Alexander Fossi, Judith Spahr, and Charles Pollack, Jr.
Chapter 21 Analysis Update—Full Spectrum Cannabis
Robert Clifford, Scott Kuzdzal, Paul Winkler, and Will Bankert
Chapter 22 Cannabis for Pets
Betty Wedman-St. Louis
Chapter 23 How To Use Cannabis As Medicine
Betty Wedman-St. Louis
