What is CBD and how long has human civilization been aware of its health benefits?

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Doing a deep dive into history out of curiosity?

CBD and CBD Oil has been in use for a long time, how long is a long time?

The seeds and oil from hemp plants were found in food sources from China dating to 6000 BCE. Chinese history records using the plant for herbal remedies in treating various ailments of the human condition.

Many archeologists think Cannabis Sativa was one of the first cultivated plants. Many digs show evidence that the hemp plant was an important day in the life of the farmer. Its daily usage ranging from clothing to building materials, treating ailments and as a part of religious ceremonies.

The Emperor Shen-Neng was the first person to use Cannabis as a medicine as early as 2737 BCE. He discovered it was effective for rheumatism and gout. As it became popular throughout the country many remedies in ancient China used the Cannabis plant as a popular ingredient for many remedies.

ShuKing, a Chinese book, (2300 BCE) describes using Cannabis as a medicine for treatment of many painful ailments including menstrual cramps. The Chinese also used many different parts of the plant. They found ground roots could heal clots and infections, while other parts of the plant treated stomach pains and prevented hair loss. By the year 140 AD, Chinese practitioners were mixing Cannabis and wine as an effective anesthetic before and during surgeries.

Its use as a medicine spurred many farmers to began growing and trading the plant throughout Asia and into Europe.



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