Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential

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ISBN: 9780789015075 | 0789015072
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 5/13/2002

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A comprehensive presentation of state-of-the-art scientific research on the therapeutic uses of cannabis and its derivatives.

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About the Editors
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Definitions and Explanations
Botany, Taxonomy, Chemistry, and History
Botany of Natural Cannabis Medicines	p. 3
Taxonomy of Cannabinoids	p. 15
Chemical Constituents of Cannabis	p. 27
History of Cannabis in Western Medicine	p. 37
Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
Effects of Cannabis and the Cannabinoids	p. 55
Pharmacokinetics	p. 67
Sites and Mechanisms of Action	p. 73
Mechanisms of Cannabinoid Analgesia	p. 89
Cannabinoids As Neuroprotectants Against Ischemia	p. 101
Possible Mechanisms in Autoimmune Diseases	p. 111
Indications for Cannabis and THC
Review of Therapeutic Effects	p. 123
Medical Use of Cannabis: Experience in California	p. 143
Anorexia and Cachexia	p. 153
Antiemetic Effects of Cannabinoids	p. 165
Pain Therapy	p. 181
Migraine	p. 187
Spastic Disorders	p. 195
Movement Disorders	p. 205
Glaucoma and Cannabinoids	p. 215
Dependency and Cannabis	p. 225
Risks and Side Effects
Review of Unwanted Actions of Cannabis and THC	p. 233
Acute Effects of Cannabis and the Cannabinoids	p. 249
Cannabis and Dependence	p. 257
Pregnancy	p. 269
Immune System	p. 279
Hormonal System and Reproduction	p. 289
Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on Psyche and Cognition	p. 299
Cannabis and Alcohol in Motor Vehicle Accidents	p. 313
Respiratory Risks from Marijuana Smoking	p. 325
Contaminants and Adulterants in Herbal Cannabis	p. 337
Practical Hints	p. 345
Other Cannabinoids
Overview of Cannabinoids Under Investigation	p. 357
Cannabidiol: Possible Therapeutic Application	p. 359
Anandamides: Potential Glaucoma Medicine?	p. 371
Therapeutic Potential of Ajulemic Acid (CT3)	p. 381
HU-211: A Cannabinoid Neuroprotective Agent	p. 389
Other Constituents of Cannabis
Noncannabinoid Components	p. 401
Hemp Seed and Hemp Oil	p. 411
Resources	p. 427
Index	p. 429
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Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential

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