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History of Cannabis
The medicinal properties of the cannabis plant have been known for millennia.
The medicinal properties of the cannabis plant have been known for millennia.
The medicinal properties of the cannabis plant have been known for millennia. As far back as 2800 BC, Cannabis was used to treat many health problems and was listed in Emperor Shen Nung’s pharmacopeia.
Cannabis has a long and colorful history. The use of Cannabis originated in central Asia or western China, and Cannabis has been used for its alleged healing properties for millennia. The first documented case of its use dates back to 2800 BC when it was listed in Emperor Shen Nung’s (regarded as the father of Chinese medicine) pharmacopeia. Therapeutic indications of Cannabis are mentioned in the Indian Hindus, Assyrians, Greeks, and Romans texts. These texts reported Cannabis treats various health problems, including arthritis, depression, amenorrhea, inflammation, pain, lack of appetite, and asthma.
Hindu legend holds that Shiva, the supreme Godhead of many sects, was given the title ‘The Lord of Bhang’ because the cannabis plant was his favorite food. The ancient Hindus thought the medicinal benefits of Cannabis were explained by pleasing the gods such as Shiva. Ancient Hindu texts attribute the onset of fever to the ‘hot breath of the gods’ who were angered by the afflicted person’s behavior. Using Cannabis in religious rites appeased the gods and hence reduced the fever.
Recent scientific evidence provides an alternative explanation, of course. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) acts on the hypothalamus to reduce body temperature.
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