Introduction to Medicinal Cannabis

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 cannabisCannabis plant, its classification, main components and historyEndocannabinoid system and how it works in the human bodyEndocannabinoid deficiency syndrome theoryPharmacology and properties of THC, CBD, minor cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoidsVarious clinical applications, current evidence and mechanisms of actionPatients care, various treatment considerations, dosing, monitoring, application process in AustraliaFollow up patient management and monitoringIn text references, allowing the reader to start their own research and further deepen the knowledge about medicinal cannabis