Book Description: Unveiling the secret at the heart of marijuana's medicinal power, this book explains how cannabis alleviates pain, soothes discomfort, and can interfere with the biological progression of certain diseases. In addition, it provides information on cannabis' use for 15 medical conditions and common ailments, from menstrual cramps, back pain, arthritis, and insomnia to epilepsy, AIDS, and withdrawal from addictive drugs. Also covered are methods for making tinctures and topical applications, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.