Cannabis extracts in medicine
Subtitle: the promise of benefits in seizure disorders, cancer and other conditions
By: Jeffrey Dach, Elaine A. Moore and Justin Kander
Contributors: Moore, Elaine A., 1948- author; Kander, Justin, 1991- author
Series: McFarland health topics; McFarland health topics
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780786496631
Subjects: Therapeutic use; Cannabinoids; Marijuana
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Cannabidiol (CBD); title: Cannabis botany, taxonomy and growth; title: The endocannabinoid receptor system; title: Medical marijuana; title: Cannabis phytochemicals and extracts; title: Medical cannabis for seizure disorders; title: Medical cannabis for cancer and pain; title: Research studies on cannabidiol; title: Legal issues, cannabis farming and politics; title: Notable individuals in the cannabis extract movement.