jan 1, 2700 BC - Discovery of the Healing Properties of Cannabis
Description:
Chinese Emperor Shen Nung (Chen Nung), is said to have discovered the healing properties of Cannabis as well as those of two other mainstays of Chinese herbal medicine, ginseng and ephedra. The focus was on its powers as a medication for rheumatism, menstrual problems, gout, malaria, and oddly enough, absent-mindedness. Considered the Father of Chinese Medicines and the patron of all herbalists and apothecaries as well as the author of The Great Herbal aka Pen T’sao. A book which, while probably modified from its original version, is still in use today, by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2700 BC
Now
~ 4728 years ago