history
The history of marijuana, including political resistance and social advancements.
Queen Victoria- world's first known medical marijuana patient.
Cannabis has been around for thousands of years. Clothing, therapeutic medicinal and dietary use have been benefits that mankind has taken advantage of this powerful plant for centuries. It is considered sacred by many cultures and is used in rituals to this day. Let's take a closer look at the history of cannabis and its spread to conquer the world.
Maria OstaseviciPublished 7 months ago in Potent
Taboo to Legalizing Cannabis
Cannabis started as a medicinal and homeopathic property in the early 500BC in Central Asia. First recordings of it being used for pain relief was in 1830 in India.
Stina JourneyPublished 8 months ago in Potent
My Job Was to Smoke Weed!
You would not believe how many times I’ve heard people exclaim “You have my dream job!” and I did. For seven years, it was my job to hang out and smoke weed all day long with tourists. It was the most unique and amazing experience I have ever had the honor to be part of. It took a pandemic to stop the party.
LittleTree OppyPublished 9 months ago in PotentCannabis had an amazing evolution in America
If you are like me, you have probably at some point in time wondered how the Cannabis plant which grows naturally in the earth ended up being illegal in the United States. There is a long and dark path to how we got to where we are today. The hemp plant first arrived in this nation in 1545 after it was introduced to Chile. It was basically used for making ropes and came to North America at Port Royal, Acadia in 1606. By 1619, the demand for hemp had increased to the point that the Virginia Assembly passed legislation requiring colonists to grow the crop.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished about a year ago in Potent
The History of 4/20
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the international cannabis holiday known simply as “420,” we’ve compiled a comprehensive history of cannabis in the United States. Join us on a journey through the last century decade by decade and learn the meaning of marijuana in America, including the real story behind “420,” how 420 came to be associated with weed and what it really means.
Brittany HallettPublished about a year ago in PotentWhy Cannabis Was Made Illegal: A Brief and Racist History
In recent years there has been a large spark in the debate surrounding the legalization of marijuana for both recreational and medical use. Most people have an opinion on whether or not they believe the substance should be legal and what access level the public should have to it. It is not only in the United States that this debate is prominent, it is also prominent in European countries and Canada. When talking about legalization of marijuana, we must look at why it was deemed illegal by the government in the first place.
Ellie ChristiePublished about a year ago in PotentSecond place in (Un)Common Knowledge Challenge
Was Shakespeare High This Whole Time?
William Shakespeare, also known as the 'immortal bard'. Heard of him? I'll consider you crazy if you haven't. He was (and still is) an extremely well-known English poet and playwright with his art dating back to the late 1500s. Some of his most famous and well-known plays include Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, The Tempest and, Othello but he had written 39 plays and 154 sonnets in total.
Tea Pads: Jazz and Joints for 25 cents
Prohibition In the United States, from 1850 – 1937, Cannabis was widely used for medicinal purposes and could easily be purchased in any local general store. Cannabis was federally prohibited in 1937, although some started taking action to regulate it as early as 1920. After hearing of the conviction of a musician that had forged a doctor’s signature on a prescription for Cannabis, the president of Louisiana’s State Board of Health, Dr. Oscar Dowling, urged the governor as well as the U.S. surgeon general, to take control nationally in August of 1920.
Nicole Stover, Copy CultivatedPublished about a year ago in PotentThe Oldest Cannabis Strains
The history of using cannabis started more than 4000 years ago. Our ancestors from ancient India, Africa, China, Scythia and Persia used cannabis plants in their spiritual and religious ceremonies. We can not say what exact strains they used back then, but we know that they used such original species as Indica, Sativa and Ruderalis. You can learn more about these marijuana types on AskGrowers.
Lana JonesPublished about a year ago in Potent
1950's LSD Experiment
An experiment conducted in the 1950's where a researched gives an artist LSD while asking a series of questions over the duration of the experience. This footage accompanied the 'In Case of Emergency Break Glass' art gallery presentation and is intended as a companion video when viewing the work.
Cannabis Is a Growing Industry In the USA But …
Today, marijuana is used by hundreds of thousands of people across America for many different reasons. Whether you suffer from PTSD or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, medical marijuana could likely help you.
Dawn GreerPublished 2 years ago in Potent
The history of cannabis in China
It is the medical history of cannabis in China that has had the greatest influence on Western medicine. The Chinese enjoyed a living and complicated tradition of cannabis use for thousands of years, perhaps even longer. Cannabis was used as a tonic for stomach problems, to treat glaucoma and malaria, and to reduce or even eliminate headaches and fever. There are many reports on the benefits of the medical use of cannabis for daily life.
Anna KlausPublished 2 years ago in Potent
