The history of cannabis

The history of cannabis and the uses by human dates back to the least the third millennium BC. And it may possibly further back by archaeological indication. The plant has been valued for its use for rope and fiber, as medicine and food and for its psychoactive possessions for recreational and religious use.

Medicinal use of marijuana dates back at least 5,000 years, as such cannabis history is tied to many iconic time periods. Marijuana was said to have been an ingredient in a holy anointing oil referenced in the original Hebrew version of Exodus. The Ancient Egyptians reportedly used marijuana to treat glaucoma as well as general inflammation. Chinese Emperor Fu Hsi called cannabis a popular medicine in 2,900 BC, and the Chinese had identified more than 100 medicinal uses for marijuana by 100 AD.1

Cannabis was said to have an ingredient in a holy smoothing oil referenced in the original Herbrew version of Exodus. To treat glaucoma as well as general inflammation the ancient Egyptians used cannabis as medicine. Chinese Emperor Fu mentioned cannabis a widespread medicine in 2900 BC. In 100 AD Chinese had recognized medicinal use more than 100 for cannabis. The Indians made a drink in 1o000 BC, named bhang, it’s a mixture of cannabis, milk, and other ingredients and used it as an anti-phlegmatic and anesthetic. It’s a popular drink which is still used in India toady. Cannabis also used as a purported cure for leprosy and dysentery by ancient Indians as well as to cure fever, encourage sleep and improve judgment and understanding. It was considered to prolong life.

India Cannabis also has a long history of spiritual use. It’s a history that Lord Shiva used to take rest under a cannabis plant and ate its leaves following a family argument. Lord Shiva is referred to as the lord of bhang. A collection of ancient scriptures (The Vedas) refer to as an herb to relief people from anxiety. One story in the Vedas describes that a drop of holy nectar falling on the earth which become the cannabis plant. Different other cultures also used cannabis. The ancient Greek used it for earaches, inflammation, and swelling. Greek historian Herodotus defined cannabis being smoked for emotional, spiritual and also sometimes entertaining purposes. In 70 AD, It is listed as a cure for earache listed by Roman Medical texts and to suppress sexual desire. They used to boil the plant and used them as a treatment for arthritis, gout and generalized pain. From 800 AD to 900 AD the Arabian used it for pain, syphilis and migraines.

The prehistory of cannabis in the Americas is really a mystery that has not yet been completely described. It is very vital to consider man’s connection with the plant since ancient times. Though many people believe Christopher Columbus brought cannabis to the Americas, so there is evidence that cannabis was on the area long before his coming.

In pre modern times, cannabis seeds were grown for their medicinal and spiritual properties. It was indeed legal, it’s a very important crop. As an analysis of world history discloses, the idea of weed as “evil’’ is an equally current notion.