Description
Cannabis has been used by humans for many millennia for fiber, food, medicine and recreational purposes. In this Introductory course, we are going to look at an overview of its history, gain a wider perspective of cannabis’ influence on people, and how it can help us in our daily lives.
We will delve into some of the current science of the huge number of constituents that make up its activity. It is now known that our body has a special mechanism, called the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), which works with many of these specific plant constituents. The scent of cannabis (containing terpenes) has also been shown to have significant therapeutic value. Cannabis also has some unique and interesting botanical properties that we will explore.
By blending all of this information together, we draw a clearer picture of how cannabis can work with an individual. We will also look at contraindications & cautions to prevent over doing it. We will round things out with approaching dosage suggestions for a few common issues that cannabis has been shown to have success with.
Is This Course Only For Health Care Providers?
Although this course is targeted towards Health Care Providers, it is accessible, delivered in an easy to understand format, and open and available to anyone with an interest in understanding the therapeutic potential and applications of medicinal Cannabis.
Have a desire to learn more about Medicinal Cannabis? Everyone welcome!
Introduction
Lesson One: A Brief History of Cannabis Use (2 Video Lessons)
A Brief History of Cannabis Use
-The First Cannabis Plant
-The Earliest Direct Evidence of Plant Use
-Cannabis Use in Eurasia
-Holy Oil
-Cannabis Use in China & Western Mongolia
Western World History
-Claudius Galen & Pliny the Elder
-17th Century Use
-Pharmaceutical Products Featuring Cannabis
-Cannabis Prohibition in Canada
-Reefer Madness
Lesson Two: Cannabis is a whole Community of Personalities-an “Entourage” (4 Video Lessons)
Keeping Cannabis Research Alive
-Raphael Mechoulam
-Cannabis is a whole Community of Personalities
-Kali & Shiva Archetypes & Plant Devas
-Complex Nature of Cannabis
Introduction to Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
-Components of Endocannabinoid System & How Cannabinoids Work
-Phytocannabinoids
-Introduction to Choosing Phytocannabinoids
Effects of the Underground Cannabis Industry 1
-Cannabis & the Legal & Political System
-Cultivators & Cannabis Breeding
-Cannabis Followers
Effects of the Underground Cannabis Industry 2
-Ego to Elixir
-Vital Energy of Cannabis
-Beyond THC
Lesson Three: A Closer Look at the Phytocannabinoids (2 Video Lessons)
Phytocannabinoid 1
-THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
-CBD (Cannabidiol)
-Phytocannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants
Phytocannabinoid 2
-CBG (Cannabigerol) & CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid)
-CBC (Cannabichromine)
-CBN (Cannabinol)
-THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)
-2 Acid Phytocannabinoids: CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid) & THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid)
Lesson Four: Terpenes & Flavonoids (2 Video Lessons)
Terpenes 1
-Introduction to 8 Common Terpenes: Pinene, Limonene, Myrcene, Cis-ocimene, Terpinolene, Linalool, Humulene, Caryophyllene; Terpenes & the Blood-Brain Barrier
Terpenes 2
-Diving Deeper into the Individual Terpenes: Properties, Herbal Actions, & Indications: Pinene, Limonene, Myrcene, Terpineol, Linalool, Humulene, Caryophyllene, Terpinolene; Flavonoids
Lesson 5: A Deeper Look at the Endocannabinoid System (3 Video Lessons)
Endocannabinoid System Video 1
-The Endocannabinoid System: Purpose, Components; Discovery of First Cannabinoids; Cannabinoid Receptors: CB1 Actions, Location and Activity in the Body
Endocannabinoid System Video 2
-CB2 Receptor Sites: Actions, Location & Activity in the Body; Functions of the ECS; Endocannabinoid Activity: pain, in the brain, bone formation, connective tissue health, immune system modulation, neoplasm, embryology, digestive system regulation, liver function
Endocannabinoid System Video 3
-Endocannabinoid Activity: appetite and eating; Endocannabinoid deficiency: Fibromyalgia, migraines, IBS, Metabolic Syndrome; Other Influences on the Endocannabinoid System (Pharmaceuticals, Botanicals, Ethanol); Lifestyle Effects on ECS; Bodywork & the ECS
Lesson 6 Cannabis Botany (4 Video Lessons)
Cannabis Botany 1
– Introduction to Cannabaceae Family: Humulus, Cannabis & Celtis genus; Sativa, Indica & Ruderalis Species/Hybrids; Cannabis ID basics, Growth Forms, Leaf Patterns
Cannabis Botany 2
– Photoperiod: Vegetative & Flowering Stage; Intro to Controlled Environment Cultivation
Cannabis Botany 3
-Plant Sex; Feminized/Auto Flowering Plants; First Flowers
Cannabis Botany 4
-Cannabis Flowers Continued; Anatomy of a Cannabis Flower, Racemes, Trichomes, Seeds
Lesson 7: Types of Cannabis (2 Video Lessons)
Types of Cannabis 1
-Genetic Complexities: Cannabis indica, sativa, & ruderalis; Industrial Hemp vs. Cannabis, Hemp CBD vs. Cannabis CBD
Types of Cannabis 2
-Hemp CBD vs. Cannabis CBD continued: the entourage effect related to CBD use; Cannabis Terminology: Genotype, Phenotype, Chemotype, Cultivar & New Proposed Naming System in Canada: Type I, Type II, Type III
Lesson 8 Methods of Consumption (4 Video Lessons)
Methods of Consumption 1
-Introduction: Inhalation, Ingestion, Sublingual, Suppository, Absorption; “Start Low & Go Slow”; Considerations for Choosing MOC; CBG & Juicing; Methods for Inhalation, Inhalation Effects,
Methods of Consumption 2
-Inhalation: Effects, Indications & Cautions; Smoking vs. Vaporizing; Vaporizing & Styles of Vaporizers; Vaporizing Temperatures and Cannabinoids
Methods of Consumption 3
-Ingestion: Effects, Indications & Cautions; Contrast of Metabolism of Ingestion vs. Inhalation
Methods of Consumption 4
-Sublingual: Effects, Indications & Cautions; Suppository: Effects, Indications & Cautions; Absorption (Topical): Effects, Indications & Cautions; Multiple MOC approach
Lesson 9: Cautions (2 Video Lessons)
Cannabis Cautions 1
-Cautions: Brain Development, Inexperienced Users, Elderly, Advanced Cardiopulmonary Disease, Type 1 Diabetes, Mental Health Disorders
Cannabis Cautions 2
-Cautions: Pregnancy & Lactation, Allergic & Adverse Reactions; Side Effects vs. Desired Effects; THC Tolerance; THC Sensitivity
Lesson 10: Antidotes (6 Video Lessons)
Antidote 1: One Toke Over the Line
-Considerations for THC ingestion: Placebo vs. Nocebo, Time as Remedy; Overdose Options from History; Exploring Antidotes: Lemons (Limonene), Calamus Root,
Antidote 2
-Exploring Antidotes Cont’d: Pinene, Black Pepper, CDB, Medicinal Mushrooms, Food & Cold Water
Antidote 3
-Toxic Effects of High THC Consumption; Exploring Clinical Manifestations of Excess Consumption
Antidote 4
-Street Drugs commonly used in Conjunction with Cannabis; Toxic Effects of High THC Consumption; Pre-Existing Mental Illnesses & Cannabis Use; Revisiting CBD as Antidote to THC Overconsumption; Exploring CBG, THCV, CBDV, & CBN as antidotes
Antidote 5
-Action Plan to Reduce THC Symptoms; Conflicting Symptoms of THC Overdose; Conflicting Terpenes with Overdosing
Antidote 6
-Pharmacokinetics & Delivery Systems for Symptom Reduction Formulas: Inhalation, Sublingual, Intranasal, Topical Absorption
Lesson 11: Dosing Basic Guidelines For CBD & THC for Some Common Ailments
(7 Video Lessons)
Cannabis Dosing 1
-Introduction to & Considerations for Cannabis Dosing: Method of Consumption, Potency of Product, Age of Product, Contaminants, Packaging of Product, Absorption Rate, Target Area of Desired Outcome; Dosing Checklist; Choosing Route of Consumption
Cannabis Dosing 2
–Choosing Route of Consumption-speed of delivery, length of effects; Ingestion & Inhalation in Tandem; Introduction to Microdosing; Monitoring Dosage; Basic CBD & THC Dosing
Cannabis Dosing 3
-Introduction to Specific Health Conditions: Revisiting & Diving Deeper into Antidotes Before Dosing Conditions
Cannabis Dosing 4
-Antidoting Edibles
Cannabis Dosing 5
-Dosing Protocols for Specific Health Conditions: Anxiety, Appetite Loss & Nausea, Autoimmune Issues, Chronic Pain,
Cannabis Dosing 6
-Dosing Protocols for Specific Health Conditions: IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) & Conjunctive Medicinal Mushroom use, Insomnia, Menstrual Issues (PMS, Cramping, Endometriosis), Migraine Headaches,
Cannabis Dosing 7
-Dosing Protocols for Specific Health Conditions: Social Anxiety, Seizure Disorders; Cannabis Dosing Summary
Lesson 12: Summary (1 Video Lesson)
-Cannabis for Health Care Professionals Course Summary From Terry Willard
