
- 304 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
• Examines the endocannabinoid system and explains how cannabis medicine affects the major systems of the body• Looks at more than 20 marijuana medicines, describing each medicine's time of onset, duration of effect, target areas, and conditions treated• Shares recipes for making simple marijuana medicines as well as detailed instructions for making psychoactive and non-psychoactive teas, tinctures, oils, salves, and aromatherapy remediesIn this in-depth guide to cannabis therapy, written for both health practitioners and those looking for self-care methods, herbalist and holistic healer Wendy Read provides a complete look at why marijuana medicine works, its medical and spiritual uses throughout history, and how to develop a personalized healing plan. She explores the endocannabinoid system (ECS) of the body and how phytocannabinoids interact with it. She addresses the myths and confusion around cannabis, which stem from its history of persecution and propaganda.Looking at cannabis as whole plant medicine, the author examines the many healing components throughout the plant, from flowers to roots, from cannabinoid acids to alkaloids. Outlining how to develop a personalized cannabis therapy plan for yourself or others, the author presents a comprehensive list of more than 20 marijuana medicines for various conditions, including anxiety, PTSD, depression, opioid addiction, Alzheimer's Disease, and cancer. The author also shares recipes for making simple marijuana medicines at home as well as detailed instructions for psychoactive and non-psychoactive teas, tinctures, oils, salves, and aromatherapy remedies.Revealing the vast benefits of cannabis therapy, this step-by-step guide shows you how to use marijuana medicine to help restore the balance of mind, body, and spirit.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright & Permission
- Dedication
- Contents
- My Introduction to the Healing Power of Plants
- 1 Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System
- 2 Truth and Reconciliation: Moving beyond Propaganda and Persecution
- 3 Whole Plant Medicine
- 4 Weed for Mental Wellness
- 5 Physical Systems and Conditions That Benefit from Cannabis
- 6 Types of Marijuana Medicine
- 7 Additional Cannabis Therapy Tools
- 8 Developing a Cannabis Therapy Plan
- 9 How to Make Medicine with Marijuana
- 10 The Spirit of Ganja around the World
- Conclusion: May Her Spirit Heal Society
- Appendix: Phytocannabinoid Functions
- Notes
- Index
- About the Author
- Books of Related Interest
- About Inner Traditions • Bear & Company
- Backcover