Introduction to medical uses of cannabis

Summary

In 1964, for the first time, a group of scientists in Israel managed to isolate and synthesize one of the most controversial molecules from the plant: THC. The characterization of this molecule with therapeutic properties and highly psychoactive effects marked a milestone in the history of the cannabis industry and inspired many to investigate further.

The research carried out to date has determined that this plant goes beyond what many might think. It is, indeed, a plant in which a large number of molecules have been identified as having therapeutic properties that can be used to improve the quality of life of many people who need it. Moreover, although the scientific niche in the world continues to research the benefits that cannabis can offer to humans, the advances offer a range of possibilities that cement the indisputable affirmation that this plant is beneficial.

In this audiobook, you will learn why these molecules of the cannabis plant are and can be effective. In addition, you will discover a system that exists in the human body and of which it is rare to hear of, even in the training of a student in a medical school. You will also learn what your body has in common with the cannabis plant and how the body processes these molecules when its derivatives enter the system.

Medical uses of Cannabis invites you to acquire knowledge about the medical and scientific advances that determine the proper use of cannabis to alleviate certain discomforts, symptoms of diseases, disorders, and pathologies.

We invite you to discover the evidence that breaks with the scheme and the stigma that has surrounded the plant, learn about the current information that has allowed the therapeutic use of cannabis thanks to education, advances in science, technology, and medicine.