Cannabis Origins: From Plateau to Pamirs

24/07/2025 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1
Cannabis Origins: From Plateau to Pamirs

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of CannaInsights, we journey into the ancient highlands of Asia to trace the evolutionary and cultural roots of cannabis. From the windswept Tibetan Plateau to the rugged Pamir Mountains, discover how this remarkable plant first took root and shaped civilizations.Uncover how geography, early human migration, and environmental pressures contributed to the emergence of wild cannabis—and how ancient societies used it for ritual, medicine, and survival. Through the lens of archaeology, genetics, and ethnobotany, we reveal the forgotten story of cannabis before it became global.Explore:The prehistoric origin zones of Cannabis sativaAncient trade routes and cultural transmissionGenetic adaptation at high altitudesImplications for modern cannabis research and policy🌿 A must-listen for scientists, historians, cultivators, and curious minds alike.

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