CBD: A Patient’s Guide to Medicinal Cannabis—Healing without the High by Leonard Leinow and Juliana Birnbaum

Description

This comprehensive guide to CBD-dominant cannabis offers practical and accessible information for both newcomers and experienced users seeking to treat various health conditions safely, with remarkable results and minimal to no psychoactive effects or negative side effects. CBD (cannabidiol), a component of cannabis, provides relief for issues like seizures, pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, arthritis, and more. The book explores different forms of CBD medicine, including oil infusions, alcohol-based tinctures, capsules, and CO2 concentrates, organized by health conditions and recommended CBD-rich strains that avoid the “highs” associated with THC. It includes dosage guidelines, potential side effects, contraindications, and insights into the plant’s pharmacology, making it an essential resource for patients and doctors seeking nontoxic alternatives to opiate-based painkillers and other pharmaceuticals.

Cannabis has been used medicinally and recreationally for thousands of years, but scientific exploration of its chemistry and interaction with the human body began only in the last fifty years. This research unveiled the endocannabinoid system, which mediates functions like appetite, immunity, mood, pain, and memory. The authors present case studies, interviews with doctors prescribing cannabidiol products, and the latest research on other active phytocannabinoids and terpenoids in cannabis being studied for medical applications. The book also explores differences between CBD products derived from industrial hemp or labs and those made from medical marijuana using the whole plant.

Beyond its focus on human therapy, this guide is among the first to offer detailed advice on using CBD medicine for animals. It provides dosage suggestions, delivery methods, and recommended strains for common pet health issues. Finally, the authors examine the future of cannabis medicine, exploring trends in legalization and discussing the role CBD could play in combating the opioid epidemic. This essential book thoroughly explains CBD as a powerful, low-risk medical option for humans and animals.