There is evidence that an ancient Egyptian cult was triggered by hallucinogens
Traces of a mixture containing several psychedelic compounds were found in an ancient Egyptian vase with a face resembling the deity Bes. In a recent preprint of a study intended f
Psychedelics in Ancient Greece: Death and Rebirth During a Famous Religious Ceremony
Up until 3,500 years ago in ancient Greece, followers of a cult of the goddess Demeter participated in a secret and profound religious ceremony during which they consumed a halluci
A short interview with Prof. Yimin Yang, discoverer of ancient Chinese cannabis
About millions of years ago Speak of a long growing season, cannabis has been shown to have been growing wild on our planet for millions of years and cultivated for perhaps many th
How ancient medicine merges with legalization
This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and has been republished with permission. Ayurveda is an ancient medical system that originated in India and dates back over 3,000
Ancient Chinese Edibles – Cannabis as food during Dynastic China
Eating edibles appears to be a recent development. But did you know that ancient people used cannabis as food during the Chinese dynasty? We have known for quite some time that anc
Ancient Chinese tomb shows evidence of cannabis use
According to an archaeological study conducted in central China, members of the Tang Dynasty were heavy cannabis users. While the plant was long thought to be used in clothing and
Study Shows Cannabis Was A Staple For Ancient Chinese Dynasty |
Researchers examining an ancient tomb in China have found direct evidence that cannabis was a staple food during the Tang Dynasty more than 1,000 years ago. Previous research into
Cannabis in ancient literature and cultures
Cannabis is an ancient herb known for its relaxing properties. Aside from this use, the herb was also known to ancient healers for its medicinal properties. The mention of cannabis
Cannabis in Ancient Egypt: Myth or Fact?
The evidence of cannabis use in ancient Egypt begins with the word Shemshemet. In 1934, Warren Dawson translated the Egyptian Shemshemet as Cannabis Sativa. Some scholars, such as