History Of Cannabis - The History Of The Cannabis Plant
The cannabis plant has a rich and extensive history, with evidence of its medicinal use dating back thousands of years. Originating in central Asia or western China, cannabis was first used for its therapeutic properties as early as 2800 BC, when it was included in Emperor Shen Nung's pharmacopoeia - a collection of medicinal herbs and substances.
Throughout history, various cultures have employed cannabis for treating an array of ailments, such as arthritis, depression, inflammation, pain, asthma, and loss of appetite. Ancient texts from the Indian Hindus, Assyrians, Greeks, and Romans mention the medicinal benefits of cannabis.
According to Hindu mythology, the supreme Godhead Shiva was known as ‘The Lord of Bhang’ due to his fondness for consuming the cannabis plant. The ancient Hindus believed that the medicinal properties of cannabis pleased the gods, including Shiva, which led to the reduction of fever.
Although ancient texts attribute the medicinal properties of cannabis to pleasing the gods, modern scientific evidence suggests that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis, acts on the hypothalamus to reduce body temperature, which can lead to a reduction in fever.
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