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1213 BC – Egyptians Use Cannabis for Glaucoma, Inflammation, and Enemas

Posted on September 24, 2019 by ProCon.org

Cannabis pollen is found on the mummy of Ramesses II, who died in 1213 BC. Prescriptions for cannabis in Ancient Egypt include treatment for the eyes (glaucoma), inflammation, and cooling the uterus, as well as administering enemas.

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ProCon.org, "1213 BC – Egyptians Use Cannabis for Glaucoma, Inflammation, and Enemas." ProCon.org. 24 Sep. 2019, medicalmarijuana.procon.org/timeline-events/1213-bc-egyptians-use-cannabis-for-glaucoma-inflammation-and-enemas

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ProCon.org. "1213 BC – Egyptians Use Cannabis for Glaucoma, Inflammation, and Enemas." ProCon.org. Last modified on September 24, 2019. Accessed June 1, 2023. https://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/timeline-events/1213-bc-egyptians-use-cannabis-for-glaucoma-inflammation-and-enemas/