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Blog
#116: The Hidden History of Cannabis:
20 Mind-Blowing Facts
A controversial and oftentimes misunderstood plant, cannabis has a rich history spanning thousands of years. But beyond its notorious reputation lies a world of surprising facts and anecdotes that only this infamous plant can claim.
Despite being widely debated in politics, medicine, and culture, cannabis has played a vital role in human civilization for millennia. It has been used in rituals, medicine, and recreation across different cultures and time periods. One thing is for certain, cannabis has continually shaped—and been shaped by—society’s evolving attitudes.
From ancient civilizations to modern-day controversies, here are 20 strange but true things about cannabis that you probably didn't know.
A timeline of influence
1. Cannabis is one of humanity's oldest cultivated crops, with evidence of its use dating back at least 10,000 years.
2. The first documented case of cannabis use for medicinal purposes dates back to 2800 BC.
3. A late Neolithic grave in the Netherlands (2459-2203 BCE) contained an unusually large concentration of cannabis pollen, possibly used as a painkiller for a very ill person.
4. A 2,700-year-old cache of highly potent cannabis was found in a tomb near the Flaming Mountains in China, likely belonging to a shaman.
5. Ancient Hindus used cannabis in religious rites to appease gods and reduce fever, cough, and labour pains.
6. In 2019, researchers discovered 2,500-year-old evidence of cannabis being burned during burial ceremonies in western China, possibly to communicate with the afterlife.
7. Ancient Egyptians used hemp in suppositories to relieve hemorrhoid pain and cannabis to treat sore eyes around 2000 BCE.
8. The Greek historian, Herodotus, described how the Scythians used cannabis in steam baths to reach a frenzied state in the 5th century BC.
9. Archaeological evidence from a 4th-century burial near Jerusalem suggests cannabis was used to assist in childbirth.
10. Cannabis residues were found on two altars in Tel Arad, dated to the Kingdom of Judah in the 8th century BC.
11. Louis Hébert (1606) planted the first North American hemp crop in Port Royal, Nova Scotia, and is considered Canada's first cannabis farmer.
12. The first draft of the United States Declaration of Independence was written on Dutch hemp paper in 1776.
13. Dr. William O'Shaughnessy (1840s) introduced cannabis medicine to Western medicine after studying its use in India.
14. Cannabis was listed in the United States Pharmacopeia from 1850 until 1942, used to treat various ailments including labour pains and nausea.
15. Queen Victoria's personal physician reportedly prescribed cannabis for her menstrual cramps in the 1890s.
16. When alcohol was outlawed in the 1920s, cannabis use saw a significant resurgence, with smoking clubs appearing in major cities.
17. During World War II, the United States government produced a propaganda film called "Hemp for Victory" in 1942, which encouraged farmers to grow hemp as part of the war effort
18. Electronic evidence: The first e-commerce transaction in the early 1970s involved cannabis, arranged by students using ARPANET.
19. The difference between psychoactive cannabis and industrial hemp is determined by a single genetic switch.
20. Despite popular belief, numerous studies have shown that cannabis use does not necessarily lead to using harder drugs.
What lies ahead for cannabis?
The most vilified, misunderstood, and controversial plant in human history, cannabis is unlike any other. Its journey through time is a testament to its resilience and adaptability. History continues to be written, as the stigma, science, and laws around cannabis evolve. Its story is far from over, promising new chapters that will shape its role in medicine, culture, and society.
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