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Title: Trove Of Cannabis Plants Found In Ancient Tomb In China
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npr.org
URL Source: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo- ... found-in-ancient-tomb-in-china
Published: Oct 6, 2016
Author: Merrit Kennedy
Post Date: 2016-10-07 21:31:53 by Operation 40
Keywords: cannabis, hemp, history
Views: 3303
Comments: 14
Researchers have unearthed 13 cannabis plants in an ancient tomb in northern China, suggesting that prehistoric central Eurasians had ritualistic or medicinal uses for the mind-altering plant. In a recent paper published in Economic Botany, the scientists say that the "extraordinary cache" of 13 "nearly whole" female cannabis plants were arranged diagonally like a shroud over the body of a dead man. The man was about 35 years old, appeared to be Caucasian and might have been a shaman, they say. In the tomb, the body was placed on a wooden bed with a "pillow made of common reeds," surrounded by earthenware pots. The plants measured between 19 and 35 inches, and carbon dating indicated that the cemetery is 2,800 to 2,400 years old. "This is the first time ever that archaeologists have recovered complete cannabis plants, as well as the first incidence of their use as a 'shroud' or covering in a human burial," National Geographic quotes the study's lead author, Hongen Jiang, as saying. This isn't the first time cannabis has been found at sites in Siberia and northwestern China, according to the researchers. The origins of those previous plants were not clear — they might have been transported from other areas. However, the researchers say that the way the plants were placed on this corpse means they were fresh at the time — suggesting that the marijuana was likely locally grown. The tomb lies in northwest China's Turpan Basin, which was "an important stop on the Silk Road," according to the magazine...snip ...Cannabis seeds were also recently discovered in a Siberian tomb of a woman who likely died of breast cancer and may have used cannabis to "cope with the symptoms of her illnesses," the researchers say...snip US Government: "Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years." https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/cannabis-pdq
Ancient, whole female cannabis plants discovered in a tomb in northwestern China.Courtesy of Economic Botany
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#1. To: Operation 40 (#0)
Same link, more complete quote: United States v. McIntosh, 15-10117 (9th Cir. 16 Aug 2016) Footnote 5 at 32-33: The same goes for every controlled substance, including heroin.
Only slaves have to ask for permission to decide on their own medical treatment. Nor does any state law “legalize” possession, distribution, or manufacture of marijuana. Under the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, state laws cannot permit what federal law prohibits. U.S. Const. art VI, cl. 2. Thus, while the CSA remains in effect, states cannot actually authorize the manufacture, distribution, or possession of marijuana. Such activity remains prohibited by federal law. Yada, yada, yada. With more states passing laws legalizing marijuana, fed.gov will eventually be forced to back off their heavy handed approach to the issue. And then what will your life be about? Since you apparently worship SCOTUS as gods, you must be thrilled that they decided gay marriage is OK.
Do slaves vote? I ask because our laws were written with the consent of the majority of the people. The people demanded these laws. You don't agree with the law? Tough shit. Go live somewhere else.
The people of several states have voted to legalize marijuana yet I don't see you applauding that. The time is coming when so many states will approve cannabis legalization that the feds will have no choice but to back off. And then what will your life be all about?
#12. To: Deckard (#11)
Because it goes against federal law, and the U.S. Constitution explicitly reads in Article VI, Section 2 that federal law trumps state laws to the contrary. What if the people of several states voted to legalize slavery? Would you applaud that?
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest US Government: "Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years."
Nor does any state law “legalize” possession, distribution, or manufacture of marijuana. Under the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, state laws cannot permit what federal law prohibits. U.S. Const. art VI, cl. 2. Thus, while the CSA remains in effect, states cannot actually authorize the manufacture, distribution, or possession of marijuana. Such activity remains prohibited by federal law.
#2. To: nolu chan, Operation 40 (#1)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved Cannabis as a treatment for cancer or any other medical condition
#9. To: Deckard (#2)
"Only slaves have to ask for permission to decide on their own medical treatment."
#11. To: misterwhite (#9)
I ask because our laws were written with the consent of the majority of the people. The people demanded these laws.
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