Leonard LeinowJuliana Birnbaum - CBD

A magnificent approach to the use of medical cannabis in both humans and pets, not only for caregivers, patients, and their families, but also for skeptical physicians. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in discovering the real power of this millennial medicinal plant.

Dr. Gisela Kuester, neurologist and epileptologist, clinical research director at Daya Foundation, Chile

A clearly written and informative book on a complicated subject. Medical marijuana is not a panacea, and is not a substitute for the extraordinary skills of modern scientific medicine, but as this fine book shows, cannabis in its many forms is now an important part of the Western medical tradition.

Dale Pendell, author of Pharmako/Poeia: Plant Powers, Poisons, and Herbcraft

CBD: A Patients Guideto Medicinal Cannabis is a well-written guidebook to one of the most exciting compounds in cannabis medicine today. This book is comprehensive enough to be a useful reference to the layperson and expert alike, on matters relating to CBD as well as cannabis in general. Excellent job!

Owen Shibata, MD

CBD is a hot topic right now, but theres a tremendous amount of misinformation about how it works. This book clears up the confusion, and gives you expert guidance that could make a profound difference in your life.

Max Simon, founder of Green Flower Media

I love this book. It is both beautiful and practical, grounded in all the right qualities needed to make working with CBD easy and effective.

Uwe Blesching PhD, author of Cannabis Health Index

This book will put patients and doctors on common ground when it comes to CBD. After reading it, patients will be ready to have an informed discussion with their doctor about how to use medical cannabis.

Scott Giannotti, founder of Cannabis and Hemp Association

This comprehensive book combines scientific evidence with practical advice for specific health challenges and preventive measures. I highly recommend this guidebook for people who are considering CBD treatments, and for health care practitioners who want to learn more about CBD for their patients.

Sondra Barrett, PhD, author of Secrets of Your Cells: Discovering Your Bodys Inner Intelligence and Ultimate Immunity: Supercharge Your Body's Natural Healing Powers

A testament to the source of Leonard Leinows passionate stewardship of CBD-rich cannabis products, CBD: A Patients Guide to Medicinal Cannabis reveals the scope and profundity of this game-changing component of medical marijuana.

Laurie Vollen, MD, MPH, founder of Naturally Healing MD

Leonard Leinows powerful advocacy for medicinal cannabis places us squarely on the cusp of accessing what is potentially the most incredibly diverse medicine that comes from one plant. We as individuals, families, therapists, doctors, and vets, need the power of informed choice to use this unparalleled plant appropriatelyto heal ailments and save lives, to relieve pain and provide dignity in life passing.

Kimberly Call, CCHT, CMT, HHC, author of Morning RitualsHow We Awaken and A Beautiful Passing

Copyright 2017 by Leonard Leinow and Juliana Birnbaum. All rights reserved. No portion of this book, except for brief review, may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meanselectronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwisewithout the written permission of the publisher. For information contact North Atlantic Books.

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Berkeley, California

Cover design by Howie Severson

Interior design by Happenstance Type-O-Rama

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CBD: A Patients Guide to Medicinal Cannabis is sponsored and published by the Society for the Study of Native Arts and Sciences (dba North Atlantic Books), an educational nonprofit based in Berkeley, California, that collaborates with partners to develop cross-cultural perspectives, nurture holistic views of art, science, the humanities, and healing, and seed personal and global transformation by publishing work on the relationship of body, spirit, and nature.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The following information is intended for general information purposes only. Individuals should always see their health care provider before administering any suggestions made in this book. Any application of the material set forth in the following pages is at the readers discretion and is his or her sole responsibility.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Leinow, Leonard, author. | Birnbaum, Juliana, 1974- author.

Title: CBD : a patients guide to medicinal cannabis / Leonard

Leinow and Juliana Birnbaum ; foreword by Michael H. Moskowitz, MD.

Description: Berkeley, California : North Atlantic Books, [2017] | Includes

bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017006334| ISBN 9781623171834 (paperback) | ISBN

9781623171841 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: CannabisTherapeutic use. | MarijuanaTherapeutic use. |

BISAC: HEALTH & FITNESS / Herbal Medications. | MEDICAL / Alternative

Medicine.

Classification: LCC SB295.C35 L45 2017 | DDC 615.7/827dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017006334

North Atlantic Books is committed to the protection of our environment. We partner with FSC-certified printers using soy-based inks and print on recycled paper whenever possible.

This book is dedicated to all beings whose health could benefit from the use of CBD and medical cannabis. We hope this guide will help light the way toward healing and wellness for each and every reader, their family, friends, and pets!

T his book is a collection of facts, ideas, and data gathered by a magnificent team of experts, mentors, professional colleagues, family members, friends, and editors. Many of them are acknowledged in the main section of the book, and I could not have completed the book without their help and support. Special thanks to Juliana, my co-author, who inspired me to write this book and who brought together much of the research.

I am grateful to my very dedicated and loyal staff at our medical cannabis collective, Synergy Wellness, and at the Healing Essence CBD company. I want you all to know how much love and appreciation I have for your support, and for giving me the time that allowed me to write this book. I want to thank Dr. Michael Moskowitz for his tremendous contribution and encouragement, and his spectacular Forward to the book, and to Lion Goodman for his guidance, contributions, editing and friendship.

Special thanks to my wife, Terumi, for putting up with me. I know I can get a little crazy at times, so thank you for being the guiding light and grounding cord in my life. I offer my heartfelt thanks to the many teachers and mentors I have had throughout my life, especially Neem Karoli Baba, who continues to guide and inspire this venture.

To the members of Synergy Wellness Collective: It is an honor to be part of your healing process. Thank you for your support and your feedback about the efficacy of our products.