This book is, designed to be a comprehensive introduction to medicinal cannabis for health professionals as well as patients wanting to discover the therapeutical benefits of the cannabis plant.
With this book you'll learn: • Dr. Towpik's personal experience in prescribing medicinal cannabis • Cannabis plant, its classification, main components and history • Endocannabinoid system and how it works in the human body • Endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome theory • Pharmacology and properties of THC, CBD, minor cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids • Various clinical applications, current evidence and mechanisms of action • Patients care, various treatment considerations, dosing, monitoring, application process in Australia • Follow up patient management and monitoring
In text references, allowing the reader to start their own research and further deepen the knowledge about medicinal cannabis