Bibliograph

Cannabis extracts in medicine, the promise of benefits in seizure disorders, cancer, and other conditions, Jeffrey Dach, Elaine A. Moore, and Justin Kander

Type

Label

Cannabis extracts in medicine, the promise of benefits in seizure disorders, cancer, and other conditions, Jeffrey Dach, Elaine A. Moore, and Justin Kander

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Cannabis extracts in medicine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

904456698

Responsibility statement

Jeffrey Dach, Elaine A. Moore, and Justin Kander

Series statement

McFarland health topics

Sub title

the promise of benefits in seizure disorders, cancer, and other conditions

Summary

"While the United States government restricts medicinal cannabis research, advances have been made in Israel, Spain and Italy. Focusing on the biochemical properties, medical benefits and psychological effects of cannabinoids, this book provides an overview of current research and clinical trials, examines the rationales behind cannabis' status as a Schedule I narcotic and discusses uses of industrial hemp"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Cannabidiol (CBD) -- Cannabis botany, taxonomy and growth -- The endocannabinoid receptor system -- Medical marijuana -- Cannabis phytochemicals and extracts -- Medical cannabis for seizure disorders -- Medical cannabis for cancer and pain -- Research studies on cannabidiol -- Legal issues, cannabis farming and politics -- Notable individuals in the cannabis extract movement

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