Cannabis Therapy: A Complete Guide

A step-by-step guide to healing mind, body, and spirit with cannabis

* 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 remedies

In 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.

Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Imprint: Park Street Press/Inner T
Publication date: 06/06/2024