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9780789015075

Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential

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  • ISBN13:

    9780789015075

  • ISBN10:

    0789015072

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-05-13
  • Publisher: Routledge

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

Table of Contents

About the Editors
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Definitions and Explanations
Botany, Taxonomy, Chemistry, and History
Botany of Natural Cannabis Medicinesp. 3
Taxonomy of Cannabinoidsp. 15
Chemical Constituents of Cannabisp. 27
History of Cannabis in Western Medicinep. 37
Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
Effects of Cannabis and the Cannabinoidsp. 55
Pharmacokineticsp. 67
Sites and Mechanisms of Actionp. 73
Mechanisms of Cannabinoid Analgesiap. 89
Cannabinoids As Neuroprotectants Against Ischemiap. 101
Possible Mechanisms in Autoimmune Diseasesp. 111
Indications for Cannabis and THC
Review of Therapeutic Effectsp. 123
Medical Use of Cannabis: Experience in Californiap. 143
Anorexia and Cachexiap. 153
Antiemetic Effects of Cannabinoidsp. 165
Pain Therapyp. 181
Migrainep. 187
Spastic Disordersp. 195
Movement Disordersp. 205
Glaucoma and Cannabinoidsp. 215
Dependency and Cannabisp. 225
Risks and Side Effects
Review of Unwanted Actions of Cannabis and THCp. 233
Acute Effects of Cannabis and the Cannabinoidsp. 249
Cannabis and Dependencep. 257
Pregnancyp. 269
Immune Systemp. 279
Hormonal System and Reproductionp. 289
Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on Psyche and Cognitionp. 299
Cannabis and Alcohol in Motor Vehicle Accidentsp. 313
Respiratory Risks from Marijuana Smokingp. 325
Contaminants and Adulterants in Herbal Cannabisp. 337
Practical Hintsp. 345
Other Cannabinoids
Overview of Cannabinoids Under Investigationp. 357
Cannabidiol: Possible Therapeutic Applicationp. 359
Anandamides: Potential Glaucoma Medicine?p. 371
Therapeutic Potential of Ajulemic Acid (CT3)p. 381
HU-211: A Cannabinoid Neuroprotective Agentp. 389
Other Constituents of Cannabis
Noncannabinoid Componentsp. 401
Hemp Seed and Hemp Oilp. 411
Resourcesp. 427
Indexp. 429
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