medicinal use of cannabis across many cultures · in 1621 a book “the anatomy of melancholy”...
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MEDICINAL USE OF CANNABIS ACROSS
DIFFERENT CULTURESDr.G.Shreekumar Menon IRS(Rtd)Ph.D (Narcotics)
Registrar, Yenepoya University&
CEO, Yenepoya Narcotics Educational Foundation of India
MISSION ANGEL DUST
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One of the seven sacred plants of India 1. Asvattha 2. Darbha 3. Soma 4. Cannabis 5. Rice 6. Peepal 7. Tulsi Cannabis is praised in Atharva Veda – Book
11, Hymn 8 Verse 15 (Kand 11 Sukta 8, 3177)
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HINDUISMHindu Scriptures state that Lord
Shiva created Bhang from his own
body, hence it is known as ANGAJA
or body born.
Used in religious rites in small
quantities.
Used in Nepal in dishes and pickles.
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The Ayurvedic texts declare that a medicine properly used becomes nectar and improperly used becomes poison.
Marijuana is known as Bhang in Sanskrit.
It is classified as a toxic substance by ancient Ayurvedic texts.
Sushruta calls it a toxic substance.
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AGHORIS
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YOGIS
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Dama – Chinese word for Cannabis
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Oldest Chinese Pharmacopeia
SHENNONG BENCAOJINGChinese Pharmacopeia(CA 100 AD)
Chinese term for “anesthesia”- MAZUI means Cannabis intoxication.
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China
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Chinese surgeon Hua Tuo is credited with being the first recorded person to use Cannabis as an anesthetic.
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Ts’ai Lun
, China’s Ts’ai Lun invented modern paper in 105 AD
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Japan – Neolithic Jomon period
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GAUTAM BUDDHA
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CANNABIS SEED
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Judaism
Some scholars have interpreted
that the Hebrew Bible has
references that clearly indicate
use of Cannabis.
Plant KANEH BOSM is said to
refer to Cannabis
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ChristianityDifferent denominations have
taken differing views:
Catholic Churches have opposed
it but Protestant Churches
advocate use of Cannabis for
medical purposes.
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Religions that prohibit Cannabis
Islam
Buddhism
Bahai
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1090 – 1124
Islamic cleric Hasn Ibn Al
Sabbah uses Cannabis
( Hashish) to commit
assassinations by suicide
killers
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“ God has granted you the privilege of
knowing the secret of these leaves. Thus
when you eat it, your dense worries may
disappear, and your exalted minds may
become polished.”
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ANCIENT GREECE
• Marijuana or Cannabis used as a remedy for ear ache, edema, and inflammation.
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GREAT BRITAIN
In 1621 a book “The Anatomy of Melancholy” prescribed Marijuana for happiness.
Queen Victoria used it to get relief from menstrual cramps.
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U.S.A. George Washington was himself a keen cultivator
of Cannabis plant. He was especially keen on the
medical aspects of Cannabis and was growing
Cannabis strains that had high THC
(tetrahydrocannabinol) content.
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