"Evidence based information on using cannabis for ailments and conditions"--Cover.

"A comprehensive guide to the most popular varieties"--Cover.

"Foreword by Andrew Weil, M.D."--Cover.

As medical cannabis becomes an accepted herbal medicine, there is a demand for information based on the latest sound medical research. This book begins with the history of medical marijuana and an explanation of how cannabis works with the body's own endocannabinoid system. A description of the 27 most popular cannabis varieties, how to identify them, the differences between them, and the medical conditions for which patients have reported effectiveness. How to prepare and store cannabis, how best to administer those preparations, and how to modify and control dosage. A guide to 29 ailments and illnesses for which doctors commonly recommend medical marijuana, including chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, fibromyalgia, and Parkinson's disease. Cannabis Pharmacy provides the clearest, most complete, and most practical information available on the use and benefits of medical marijuana. Michael Backes is involved in research into the medical utility of cannabidiol (a non-psychoactive cannabis molecule). He lives in Southern California.