10 historical figures who loved and used cannabis
There have always been people who "respected" hemp. And in this list, it turns out, there are many historical figures who loved cannabis and promoted its use.
The Fresh Toast website decided to lift the veil of secrecy and talked about celebrities who loved marijuana. After reading the text, you will probably be surprised as you knew these characters from a completely different perspective.
George Washington
George Washington is the man who took the most active part in the founding of the United States. However, few people know that after completing these important affairs, Washington moved to his farm in Mount Vernon. There he grew various crops, including hemp. Notes in Washington's diary strongly suggest that he was a great admirer of this plant.
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc is a national symbol of France. She lived in the 15th century and was burned at the stake for heresy. During her lifetime, she repeatedly made statements about visions and messages from the archangels Michael.
There are no written testimonies or evidence that Joan used cannabis. However, the area where she came from was famous for growing medicinal herbs, including cannabis.
William Shakespeare
Clay pipes with cannabis residue were found in the famous playwright's house in Stratford-upon-Avon. If you combine this with the mention of the "famous weed" in one of his sonnets, it is easy to understand how Shakespeare relaxed from time to time and what inspired him to create.
Alexandre Dumas
The author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo is also known as a big fan of hashish. Moreover, he was one of the founders of the Club des Hashischins, an organization, the name of which translates as "Club of Hashish Lovers".
For your information, hashish is a potent psychotropic substance, the essence of cannabis, extracted and compressed into blocks
The pharaohs of Egypt
Egyptian civilization dates back more than 3,000 years. And during all this time, the lands around the Nile were ruled by pharaohs, monarchs with unlimited power.
Historical fact: when studying the mummy of Ramses II, archaeologists found a huge amount of hemp pollen. In addition, Egyptian records of medicine contain numerous recipes for the use of cannabis.
John F. Kennedy
It's no secret that before declaring an all-out war on drugs, John F. Kennedy used cannabis to cope with back pain. In addition, the book "John F. Kennedy: A Biography" tells how he once smoked three cigarettes with weed in the company of a lady named Mary Meyer.
Carl Sagan
The famous astronomer Carl Sagan, at the age of 35, wrote an essay advocating the legalization of marijuana. And his wife was on the board of directors of NORML, an organization that fought for legislative changes in favor of the cultivation and use of cannabis.
Christopher Columbus
It is said that when Columbus went in search of new lands, he took a lot of cannabis seeds with him. Why? Obviously, he intended to exchange it for other goods. Or perhaps it was done in case of a forced landing on the shore, where the team members were going to grow it.
Hua T'o
If you haven't heard of him, the famous Chinese doctor Hua T'o is known for inventing the world's first anesthetic: cannabis powder mixed with wine. Although this does not really meet the standards of modern medicine, it is known that at that time the drug was in great demand among the population.
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria of Great Britain, a symbol of primness and moralizing, used cannabis for medicinal purposes. This is known from the statement of her personal doctor, who once confessed, "In its purest form and with care, cannabis is one of the most valuable medicines we have."
