Bong-Man Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/11...na-origins.html Researchers find oldest-ever stash of marijuana Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2008 | 8:53 AM ET Comments102Recommend113The Canadian Press Researchers say they have located the world's oldest stash of marijuana, in a tomb in a remote part of China. The cache of cannabis is about 2,700 years old and was clearly "cultivated for psychoactive purposes," rather than as fibre for clothing or as food, says a research paper in the Journal of Experimental Botany. The 789 grams of dried cannabis was buried alongside a light-haired, blue-eyed Caucasian man, likely a shaman of the Gushi culture, near Turpan in northwestern China. The extremely dry conditions and alkaline soil acted as preservatives, allowing a team of scientists to carefully analyze the stash, which still looked green though it had lost its distinctive odour. "To our knowledge, these investigations provide the oldest documentation of cannabis as a pharmacologically active agent," says the newly published paper, whose lead author was American neurologist Dr. Ethan B. Russo. Remnants of cannabis have been found in ancient Egypt and other sites, and the substance has been referred to by authors such as the Greek historian Herodotus. But the tomb stash is the oldest so far that could be thoroughly tested for its properties. The 18 researchers, most of them based in China, subjected the cannabis to a battery of tests, including carbon dating and genetic analysis. Scientists also tried to germinate 100 of the seeds found in the cache, without success. 'Unequivocally cannabis,' say researchers The marijuana was found to have a relatively high content of THC, the main active ingredient in cannabis, but the sample was too old to determine a precise percentage. Researchers also could not determine whether the cannabis was smoked or ingested, as there were no pipes or other clues in the tomb of the shaman, who was about 45 years old. The large cache was contained in a leather basket and in a wooden bowl, and was likely meant to be used by the shaman in the afterlife. "This materially is unequivocally cannabis, and no material has previously had this degree of analysis possible," Russo said in an interview from Missoula, Mont. "It was common practice in burials to provide materials needed for the afterlife. No hemp or seeds were provided for fabric or food. Rather, cannabis as medicine or for visionary purposes was supplied." The tomb also contained bridles, archery equipment and a harp, confirming the man's high social standing. Russo is a full-time consultant with GW Pharmaceuticals, which makes Sativex, a cannabis-based medicine approved in Canada for pain linked to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Cannabis has roots in China The company operates a cannabis-testing laboratory at a secret location in southern England to monitor crop quality for producing Sativex, and allowed Russo use of the facility for tests on 11 grams of the tomb cannabis. Researchers needed about 10 months to cut red tape barring the transfer of the cannabis to England from China, Russo said. The inter-disciplinary study was published this week by the British-based botany journal, which uses independent reviewers to ensure the accuracy and objectivity of all submitted papers. The substance has been found in two of the 500 Gushi tombs excavated so far in northwestern China, indicating that cannabis was either restricted for use by a few individuals or was administered as a medicine to others through shamans, Russo said. "It certainly does indicate that cannabis has been used by man for a variety of purposes for thousands of years." Russo, who had a neurology practice for 20 years, has previously published studies examining the history of cannabis. "I hope we can avoid some of the political liabilities of the issue," he said, referring to his latest paper. The region of China where the tomb is located, Xinjiang, is considered an original source of many cannabis strains worldwide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplant Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Damn, I wondered where I put that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 The 18 researchers, most of them based in China, subjected the cannabis to a battery of tests, including carbon dating and genetic analysis. Scientists also tried to germinate 100 of the seeds found in the cache, without success. Really....there was only one test needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Really....there was only one test needed. I was gonna say, you know somebody tried some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Did they find it in Wong's bong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil's Haircut Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I posted about this earlier and put in a couple of pictures in the 'hemp' thread in "meet and greet". You're LATE !!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Speaking of stash's, my buddy's rental house was ransacked by the cops. His tenant was busted for weed, selling, guns, booby trapping the cops, etc. Unreal. http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/Dru...jCfwsdQcKg.cspx Good thing Al didn't go snooping around while they were out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb Derigable Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 It would be badass if the last sentence of the story was. "A bag of Cool Ranch Doritos was also found next to the stash of 2,700 year old cannabis, alongside a can of Monster. No word if they are related." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 the substance has been referred to by authors such as the Greek historian Herodotus. You just know that if Bill and Ted had time travelled back to visit this guy, they would have referred to him as that "Hero dude"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bouncing~ship Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/11...na-origins.html Researchers find oldest-ever stash of marijuana Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2008 | 8:53 AM ET Comments102Recommend113The Canadian Press Researchers say they have located the world's oldest stash of marijuana, in a tomb in a remote part of China. The cache of cannabis is about 2,700 years old and was clearly "cultivated for psychoactive purposes," rather than as fibre for clothing or as food, says a research paper in the Journal of Experimental Botany. The 789 grams of dried cannabis was buried alongside a light-haired, blue-eyed Caucasian man, likely a shaman of the Gushi culture, near Turpan in northwestern China. The extremely dry conditions and alkaline soil acted as preservatives, allowing a team of scientists to carefully analyze the stash, which still looked green though it had lost its distinctive odour. "To our knowledge, these investigations provide the oldest documentation of cannabis as a pharmacologically active agent," says the newly published paper, whose lead author was American neurologist Dr. Ethan B. Russo. Remnants of cannabis have been found in ancient Egypt and other sites, and the substance has been referred to by authors such as the Greek historian Herodotus. But the tomb stash is the oldest so far that could be thoroughly tested for its properties. The 18 researchers, most of them based in China, subjected the cannabis to a battery of tests, including carbon dating and genetic analysis. Scientists also tried to germinate 100 of the seeds found in the cache, without success. 'Unequivocally cannabis,' say researchers The marijuana was found to have a relatively high content of THC, the main active ingredient in cannabis, but the sample was too old to determine a precise percentage. Researchers also could not determine whether the cannabis was smoked or ingested, as there were no pipes or other clues in the tomb of the shaman, who was about 45 years old. The large cache was contained in a leather basket and in a wooden bowl, and was likely meant to be used by the shaman in the afterlife. "This materially is unequivocally cannabis, and no material has previously had this degree of analysis possible," Russo said in an interview from Missoula, Mont. "It was common practice in burials to provide materials needed for the afterlife. No hemp or seeds were provided for fabric or food. Rather, cannabis as medicine or for visionary purposes was supplied." The tomb also contained bridles, archery equipment and a harp, confirming the man's high social standing. Russo is a full-time consultant with GW Pharmaceuticals, which makes Sativex, a cannabis-based medicine approved in Canada for pain linked to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Cannabis has roots in China The company operates a cannabis-testing laboratory at a secret location in southern England to monitor crop quality for producing Sativex, and allowed Russo use of the facility for tests on 11 grams of the tomb cannabis. Researchers needed about 10 months to cut red tape barring the transfer of the cannabis to England from China, Russo said. The inter-disciplinary study was published this week by the British-based botany journal, which uses independent reviewers to ensure the accuracy and objectivity of all submitted papers. The substance has been found in two of the 500 Gushi tombs excavated so far in northwestern China, indicating that cannabis was either restricted for use by a few individuals or was administered as a medicine to others through shamans, Russo said. "It certainly does indicate that cannabis has been used by man for a variety of purposes for thousands of years." Russo, who had a neurology practice for 20 years, has previously published studies examining the history of cannabis. "I hope we can avoid some of the political liabilities of the issue," he said, referring to his latest paper. The region of China where the tomb is located, Xinjiang, is considered an original source of many cannabis strains worldwide. no F'n way...i wonder if its still gunna get you high. Now would you look at that... A man laid to rest with barrel of weed next to him. Thank god the guy wasn't snorting lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Did they find any stashes of old 'Ho-Ho's and Ding Dongs?' I'll always remember Euell Gibbons when he was walking through the desert and he saw a marijuana plant and said: 'Stay away from that, it's loco weed!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Did they find any stashes of old 'Ho-Ho's and Ding Dongs?' I'll always remember Euell Gibbons when he was walking through the desert and he saw a marijuana plant and said: 'Stay away from that, it's loco weed!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyPageZoSo56 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/11...na-origins.html Researchers find oldest-ever stash of marijuana Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2008 | 8:53 AM ET Comments102Recommend113The Canadian Press Researchers say they have located the world's oldest stash of marijuana, in a tomb in a remote part of China. The cache of cannabis is about 2,700 years old and was clearly "cultivated for psychoactive purposes," rather than as fibre for clothing or as food, says a research paper in the Journal of Experimental Botany. The 789 grams of dried cannabis was buried alongside a light-haired, blue-eyed Caucasian man, likely a shaman of the Gushi culture, near Turpan in northwestern China. The extremely dry conditions and alkaline soil acted as preservatives, allowing a team of scientists to carefully analyze the stash, which still looked green though it had lost its distinctive odour. "To our knowledge, these investigations provide the oldest documentation of cannabis as a pharmacologically active agent," says the newly published paper, whose lead author was American neurologist Dr. Ethan B. Russo. Remnants of cannabis have been found in ancient Egypt and other sites, and the substance has been referred to by authors such as the Greek historian Herodotus. But the tomb stash is the oldest so far that could be thoroughly tested for its properties. The 18 researchers, most of them based in China, subjected the cannabis to a battery of tests, including carbon dating and genetic analysis. Scientists also tried to germinate 100 of the seeds found in the cache, without success. 'Unequivocally cannabis,' say researchers The marijuana was found to have a relatively high content of THC, the main active ingredient in cannabis, but the sample was too old to determine a precise percentage. Researchers also could not determine whether the cannabis was smoked or ingested, as there were no pipes or other clues in the tomb of the shaman, who was about 45 years old. The large cache was contained in a leather basket and in a wooden bowl, and was likely meant to be used by the shaman in the afterlife. "This materially is unequivocally cannabis, and no material has previously had this degree of analysis possible," Russo said in an interview from Missoula, Mont. "It was common practice in burials to provide materials needed for the afterlife. No hemp or seeds were provided for fabric or food. Rather, cannabis as medicine or for visionary purposes was supplied." The tomb also contained bridles, archery equipment and a harp, confirming the man's high social standing. Russo is a full-time consultant with GW Pharmaceuticals, which makes Sativex, a cannabis-based medicine approved in Canada for pain linked to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Cannabis has roots in China The company operates a cannabis-testing laboratory at a secret location in southern England to monitor crop quality for producing Sativex, and allowed Russo use of the facility for tests on 11 grams of the tomb cannabis. Researchers needed about 10 months to cut red tape barring the transfer of the cannabis to England from China, Russo said. The inter-disciplinary study was published this week by the British-based botany journal, which uses independent reviewers to ensure the accuracy and objectivity of all submitted papers. The substance has been found in two of the 500 Gushi tombs excavated so far in northwestern China, indicating that cannabis was either restricted for use by a few individuals or was administered as a medicine to others through shamans, Russo said. "It certainly does indicate that cannabis has been used by man for a variety of purposes for thousands of years." Russo, who had a neurology practice for 20 years, has previously published studies examining the history of cannabis. "I hope we can avoid some of the political liabilities of the issue," he said, referring to his latest paper. The region of China where the tomb is located, Xinjiang, is considered an original source of many cannabis strains worldwide. Those researchers owed it to themselves to smoke it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I thought his eye color should have been red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Another classic Euell Gibbons line: 'Ever eat a pine tree?' Some people probably would after smoking too much weed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Another classic Euell Gibbons line: 'Ever eat a pine tree?' Some people probably would after smoking too much weed. Grape Nuts had a curiuos way of curing the munchies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Grape Nuts had a curiuos way of curing the munchies! I've never had 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I've never had 'em. The munchies or Grape Nuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Oh,come on!Almost800 grams of weed buried alongside a light haired,blue-eyed caucasion man in a remote part China? The dude was probably from Homboldt County or a discreet area of Kentucky,searching for info on a decent indica/sativa breeding program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I've got that info right here. Jimmy's Bolero, Master breeder extraordinaire The more things change the more they stay the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 The munchies or Grape Nuts? Definitely had the munchies. Never had Grape Nuts. Back in the late 60's in San Francisco there was a hamburger joint called 'Munchies' and the burgers were only a dime! I was poor at the time, so it was a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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