Bibliograph

Cannabis pharmacy, the practical guide to medical marijuana, Michael Backes ; foreword by Andrew Weil, M.D

Type

Label

Cannabis pharmacy, the practical guide to medical marijuana, Michael Backes ; foreword by Andrew Weil, M.D

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-265), glossary, and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Cannabis pharmacy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

857109933

Responsibility statement

Michael Backes ; foreword by Andrew Weil, M.D

Sub title

the practical guide to medical marijuana

Summary

"In Cannabis Pharmacy, expert Michael Backes presents a comprehensive resource for understanding and using medical marijuana. In this essential guide, Backes provides information on how cannabis works with the body's own system, how best to prepare and administer it, and how to modify and control dosage. He explores 27 of the most popular cannabis varieties and the conditions for which patients have reported effectiveness. He also outlines 29 ailments and illnesses for which doctors commonly recommend medical marijuana, including chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, fibromyalgia, and Parkinson's disease."--Back cover

Table Of Contents

Cannabis as medicine -- Using medical cannabis -- Varieties of medicinal cannabis -- Medical uses of cannabis -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Glossary -- Index

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