Learn how medicinal plants work from the chemical level upwardUnderstanding Medicinal Plants: Their Chemistry and Therapeutic Action is designed to teach the chemical concepts necessary to understand the actions of medicinal plants to people who are intimidated by chemistry. This beautifully illustrated, accessibly written guide explores the molecules of medicinal plants and the pharmacology behind their actions on the human body. The book will be valuable to non-science majors, bi...

With more and more research being done daily on the effectivnes of cannabis in treating various medical conditions, the stories shared in this book should no longer be a surprise to anyone.Rick cured his own cancer and wants to share this information.'I want people to know how to heal themselves' – Rick SimpsonRick Simpson’s journey to help people heal themselves with his rediscovery of the amazing medical properties of the cannabis plant and the powerful extracts p...

Keep your family healthy and chemical free by making your own natural remedies. Stephanie Tourles offers 150 original recipes for herbal balms, oils, salves, liniments, and other topical ointments to treat a wide range of conditions. This comprehensive guide is filled with safe and effective cures for scores of common ailments, including headaches, backaches, arthritis, insomnia, splinters, and more. Take control of your well-being and stock your family’s medicine cabinet with gentle, all-...

Norma Eckroate’s life was dramatically improved overnight when she first used medical marijuana. In The Medical Marijuana Handbook: A Patient's Guide to Holistic Healing with Cannabis, Eckroate takes you by the hand to understand why it might change yours for the better too as she helps you navigate the maze and clear up the confusion.Eckroate helps patients navigate the often confusing maze that is the world of medical marijuana. This guide helps people who suffer from a myriad of...

ESSENTIAL OILS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDEUse this quick reference guide to over 100 common ailments to explore using essential oils for their therapeutic benefits. You can use an oil alone, or in a synergy blend to relieve symptoms and to promote balance and healing.GUIDE INCLUDES ESSENTIAL OILS TO USE FOR:Aches & Pains, Allergies, Anger, Anxiety, Arthritis, Athletes Foot, Bacterial Infections, Bed Wetting, Burns, Chronic Fatigue, Colds & Flu, Depression, Detoxification,...

Study the latest research findings by international experts!This comprehensive volume presents state-of-the-art scientific research on the therapeutic uses of cannabis and its derivatives. All too often, discussions of the potential medical uses of this substance are distorted by political considerations that have no place in a medical debate. Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutic Potential features fair, equitable discussion of this emerging and controversia...

This book explains the treatment of endocrine disorders using natural therapies. Donald Beans provides the reader with everything there is to know to treat endocrine disorders without hormones. This book outlines the function of the endocrine glands and the testing of their function including clinical laboratory evaluation and bedside diagnosis. This is the first book to include the entire endocrine system and many natural therapies in one text, thus allowing the practitioner an unpreceden...

Learn the facts behind the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of controversial cannabis therapeuticsThe Handbook of Cannabis Therapeutics: From Bench to Bedside sets aside the condemnation and hysteria of society’s view of cannabis to concentrate on the medically sound aspects of cannabis therapeutics. The world’s foremost experts provide a reasoned, thoroughly researched overview of the controversial subject of cannabis, from its history as a medicine through its latest therapeutic...

The MRCPsych examinations, conducted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists are the most important exams for psychiatric trainee to achieve specialist accreditation.Written by authors with previous exam experience and edited by the distinguished team behind Revision Notes in Psychiatry, Get Through MRCPsych Paper A: Mock Examination Papers provides candidates with the most realistic and up-to-date MCQ and EMIs, closely matched to themes appearing most often...

Chives have long been considered a delicate herb that gives just a hint of the flavor found in its Big Brother – onion. It's a staple in any gourmet kitchen because of this. But did you know that chives can do so much more besides taste good? This tiny green plant can ease stomach distress, protect against heart disease and stroke and maybe even help your body fight off the bacteria that can...

Despite the growing interest in biodiversity as a source of valuable new products and biochemical information, there have been very few systematic efforts to estimate the value of preserving biological resources for this purpose. Drugs of Natural Origin gives you a detailed model of the value of wild biological resources for pharmaceutical research and development. Author Anthony Artuso presents several decision models and analytical techniques that you can use to assess the economics of b...

Learn why marijuana use has increased in the new millenniumAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug. The Cultural/Subcultural Contexts of Marijuana Use at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century takes a close look at present cannabis use trends in the new millennium by providing the latest research findings and most current case studies. Age and ethnographic data are presented in detail always with a c...