The Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis

Tammi Sweet combines her expertise in herbal medicine and neurobiology in this in-depth guide to understanding the science behind the effectiveness of cannabis medicine. In addition to exploring the chemistry of the whole cannabis plant, she explains the physiology of the human body's endocannabinoid system and why and how it is affected by ingesting cannabis. Based on research and her own clinical experience, Sweet provides technique instructions for the best medicinal cannabis preparations and specific dosage recommendations for using these remedies to address a wide range of conditions, including stress, chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, and more. This volume offers a wealth of valuable information to healthcare professionals, practitioners of the healing arts, dispensary workers, and medical cannabis users who want to understand the science of cannabis and its effects on the whole body. This authoritative guide provides a deeper understanding of the science behind cannabis medicine, including the chemistry of the cannabis plant, the physiology of the body's endocannabinoid system, and preparation and dosage guidelines for addressing a wide range of ailments. Tammi Sweet, MS, LMT, is the author of The Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis. She is cofounder and codirector of The Heartstone Center for Earth Essentials near Ithaca, New York, where she offers workshops and classes in herbal medicine and online courses in anatomy and physiology. She holds a master's degree in endocrinology and has been teaching anatomy and physiology to a range of students in a variety of learning environments including massage school, herbal school, and college for the past 30 years. Welcome

How We Got Here

Meet the Cannabis Plant

The Endocannabinoid System

Preparation and Dosage

Contraindications and Considerations

Conditions and Clinical Applications

The Wisdom of Cannabis

Bibliography

Resources

Medicine Making Tutorial

Metric Conversions

Index One of our most powerful plant allies, cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Herbalist Tammi Sweet brings a distinctive whole-plant perspective to this in-depth exploration of cannabis's potent healing properties. Her examination of the relationship between cannabis and the body's endocannabinoid system explains the plant's effectiveness in addressing a range of health concerns, from anxiety and depression to neurodegenerative disease.



In addition to illuminating science, Sweet provides thorough guidelines for making cannabis-based therapies, including tinctures, oils, and resin extracts, and determining appropriate potency and dosage. "This textbook for health-care practitioners and patients offers a broad survey of the physical systems, neuroscience, and chemistry of marijuana before diving into the details: how to prepare and find the correct dosage of cannabis for a list of conditions from stress to chronic pain." - Publishers Weekly



"The Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis offers a much-needed integrated resource on the benefits of cannabis, the human endocannabinoid system, and in-depth instructions for making remedies at home for conditions like stress, chronic pain, PTSD, insomnia, and cancer."  - Foreword Reviews



 "An important book and a wonderful introduction to the body's endocannabinoid system." - Stephen Harrod Buhner, award-winning author of Herbal Antibiotics and Herbal Antivirals



"This is the best book written on the medicinal and wholistic uses of cannabis. It contains a wealth of information on all aspects of the plant and practical step-by-step instructions on making high quality medicinal products at home. Tammi Sweet brings her knowledge, love, deep insights, and humor to her writing." - Rosemary Gladstar, best-selling author of Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide



"The Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis is a beautifully written compendi