Product Description

Hemp, Cannabis sativa, is one of the world's oldest sources of food and medicine, with a history that dates back ten thousand years. It relieves glaucoma, epilepsy, migraines, insomnia, asthma, the nausea associated with AIDS and chemotherapy, and a host of other maladies. This book reveals the the developments that have returned thie ancient plant to the forefront of health and nutrition. 25 photos.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #78512 in Books
• Published on: 1997-02-01
• Released on: 1997-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Review
A most informative book on a highly controversial subject. -- Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Review
"One of marijuana's greatest advantages as a medicine is its remarkable safety."
(Lester Grinspoon, M.D., Journal of the American Medical Association  )

"Conrad presents a frank and compelling argument in favor of the medical use of marijuana. It is hard to imagine a more comprehensive and informative book on this issue. Herbal healers and enthusiasts would do well to acquaint themselves with Hemp for Health."
(Peg Aloi, The Herb Quarterly, Summer '99 )

"A most informative book on a highly controversial subject."
(Complementary and Alternative Medicine )

"An up-to-date and reliable overview."
(Whole Earth )

About the Author
Chris Conrad, the founder of the Business Alliance for Commerce in Hemp, and curator of the International Hemp Museum, is the author of Hemp: Lifeline to the Future. He lives in northern California.

Customer Reviews

Full of information, but still easy to read
I was really impressed with some of the stuff I learned in this book. Some of it I already knew, but it seemed that each chapter brought me a lot of new knowledge.