Raw Cannabis - The Science, Health Benefits, and How to Use It

The use of medical cannabis is more popular than ever, with millions of people choosing it for relief from a wide variety of conditions. Most cannabis is consumed in the forms of smoking, edibles, extracts, and vaporizer cartridges. These conventional methods of cannabis ingestion have proven effective for many, yet they represent only one part of the plant. In its natural, unheated state, cannabis contains hundreds of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, compounds which research shows possess significant therapeutic potential. Many of these compounds are lost or transformed during processing, making raw cannabis the best option for absorbing the fullest spectrum of constituents.

Most cannabinoid research has been conducted on molecules like THC and CBD. However, the cannabis plant actually just produces acidic cannabinoids, like THCA and CBDA. With heat, a process known as decarboxylation occurs, changing acidic cannabinoids into their neutral counterparts. Emerging research suggests acidic cannabinoids may be better absorbed and more effective for certain conditions than neutral cannabinoids. Raw cannabis offers high doses of acidic cannabinoids at a fraction of the cost of prepared products.

This book includes extensive scientific research supporting the benefits of acidic cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. It also features human reports, examples of how to use raw cannabis, dosing information, and safety concerns.

Hopefully, as the world of conventional medical cannabis continues to develop, the role of raw cannabis will grow as well, helping as many people as possible.