Description
Book SynopsisAn accessible handbook for patients and practitioners, bringing new clarity to our understanding of CBD and cannabis.
In recent years, the popularity of CBD products has exploded - with 'wonder drug' claims being made for nearly every ailment ranging from cancer to anxiety. But what do we actually know about this panacea?
There is more often than not a cloud of confusion which surrounds CBD in its many forms. What does it actually do? What's the best way to use it? What's the difference between the vast array of products? Are there herb-drug interactions?
Complementary practitioners are not trained in the benefits or contraindications of cannabis when used medically. A quick search on the internet often produces more confusion, with a plethora internet help forums springing up and manufacturers trying to jump onto the bandwagon - often creating products of dubious quality made from vague ingredients.
Karin Mallion's new book aims to fill the gaps in our understanding of CBD. The CBD Handbook is an accessible guide, written for patients and practitioners alike, which provides readers with a history and overview of CBD and cannabis.
It lists in detail which conditions and ailments CBD can help with and provides a detailed look at cannabinoids, THC, endocannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system. It also explores the different types of cannabis, the phytochemistry of cannabis, appropriate herbal medicine to use alongside CBD and cannabis, legal issues, case histories and issues around clinical use.
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: What is CBD? (history and overview)
Chapter 2: What can CBD help with?
Chapter 3: Cannabinoids
Chapter 4: The endocannabinoid system
Chapter 5: The CB-1 and CB-2 receptors
Chapter 6: Metabolism
Chapter 7: Indica or sativa—what is the difference?
Chapter 8: Plant secondary metabolites—terpenes/terpenoids
Chapter 9: Flavonoids and cannaflavins
Chapter 10: Herbs that work synergistically with cannabis
Chapter 11: Cannabis and cancer—The Cancer Act of 1939
Chapter 12: Studies on the effects of CBD in pets
Chapter 13: What to look for when purchasing CBD?
Chapter 14: Delivery methods and contraindications
Chapter 15: Health conditions and their responses to CBD
Chapter 16: CBD as a daily general health supplement
Chapter 17: CBD in practice—a few testimonials and stories
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