Chinese Researchers Reveal Ancient Use Of Cannabis As 'Indispensable' Crop That Was 'Deeply Integrated' Into Daily Life

6 months ago by cm0002 to c/trees

China’s agricultural history with cannabis is deeper than previously believed, with a new study placing the staple crop among “the five grains” (alongside rice and barely, for example) that were foundational to the ancient Eurasian economy and “deeply integrated into the daily lives of the inhabitants.” For the study, published in the Journal of Archaeological […]

rwrwefwef 2 points 6 months ago

Cannabis was mostly indigenous to south Asia. Some probably traveled through trade routes, but for something coming from the other side of the Himalayas to be "integrated in daily life" is a bit of a stretch.

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IAmYouButYouDontKnowYet -2 points 6 months ago

Any it was probably nothing like the 100% pure crack weed of today.

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SpikesOtherDog 3 points 6 months ago

The article indicates that it was a grain, so my guess it was hemp cultivated for the seeds. The article seems to go off the rails at the end, but the beginning part was fascinating from a historical perspective.

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