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by Tammi Sweet (Author)
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.
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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.Author Biography
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.
