A complete and up-to-date guide on cannabis remedies available in pharmacy and on the most common ailments that can be treated.

The discovery of the endocannabinoid system in the human body has opened the borders to different applications of cannabis and its therapeutic preparations.And the most recent scientific studies expand the perspectives of using this millenary plant in the treatment of numerous disorders including chronic pain, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis, diabetes, dermatitis, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and various types of cancer.

This is possible because in cannabis there are several useful molecules on the pharmacological level:more than 100 cannabinoids, over 200 terpenes, more than 20 flavonoids, along with fatty acids, amino acids, alkaloids, chlorophyll and other valuable substances.

In this book the Società Italiana Hemp Medica, a scientific company dedicated to professional training and research, wanted to gather and present in a clear and comprehensive way all useful information for cannabis consumers and professionals involved in the circuit of its cultivation, preparation, prescription and dispensation.

A valid tool for use of patients in need of care and an indispensable support for doctors, veterinarians and pharmacists on the use and correct formulation of the preparations that today, even in Italy, can be prescribed and that in some cases you can get free after presentation of medical prescription.