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Marijuana…A Bad Wrap
Throughout history since the beginning of its discovery and first use, marijuana has been both greatly desired and misunderstood. Whether it has been used for medicinal, recreational, or for industrial purposes it has been shrouded with controversy. This controversial drug shunned by Americans and embraced by other cultures has a long road to its role in society and culture of today. Marijuana is seen as just another bodily harmful recreational drug only to be used by addicts. Throughout this essay it will become apparent that very little of what is thought of this drug is true and that marijuana received a bad wrap.
The history of marijuana dates back to 8000 B.C. in its use of decorative fibers on pots (Earleywine 4). Not only was marijuana used for its decorative purposes but also as a fabric (Hemp), because the production of linen would not begin till 3500 B.C. (Earleywine 4). The woven production is unknown as to who first ingeniously decided to fray, twist and bind the fibers together of this amazing plant, in order to create the versatile fiber we know as hemp.
The earliest application of this hemp fiber has been traced back to Chinese soldiers using the fiber to make bow strings, which proved to be superior quality to that of bamboo which was previously used (Earleywine 4). The most important use for this fiber however for several hundred years was as rope, used by ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese, and the Vikings. Because the use of this produced proved to be most valuable in any state the demand increased as time went on.
The medicinal life of marijuana begins around 2737 B.C. and was conceived by Chinese emperor Shen-Nung in his recommendation for marijuana use to help cure beri-beri, constipation, 'female weakness,' gout, malaria, rheumatism and absentmindedness (Earleywine 9). After cannabis use in china became popular, it slowly spread to India and was seen as a holy plant....
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