The marijuana plant (also known as cannabis) has been known and used by humans for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, dating back to at least the third millennium BC. High Ties Cannabis Store is an Ottawa dispensary that is proud to continue to offer the highest-quality cannabis products. Below, we’ll go over the history of cannabis in brief. Shop our organic marijuana products today!
Origins in Central Asia
It’s believed that the cannabis plant was first discovered and cultivated in Central Asia. In fact, hemp was one of the first plants to be cultivated due to its many uses. Hemp fiber was used for many everyday products, including clothing, paper, and rope. Its seeds were consumed, too.
Ancient Greek and Rome
Cannabis traveled along the Silk Road to Europe where it found its way into use in ancient Rome and Greece. One of the first doctors, Galen, recorded using cannabis for its therapeutic properties and to enhance mood.
Cannabis Revitalized
The recorded use of cannabis disappeared in the Dark Ages (along with most everything else), and it wasn’t resurrected again until the 1830s. An Irish doctor living in India, Sir William O’Shaughnessy, discovered that cannabis helped with a variety of medical conditions, including stomach pain and vomiting in cholera victims.
Cannabis Today
Cannabis began to be used for recreational purposes in the early 1900s, and today, the use of cannabis is widely accepted in society both for recreational and medical purposes. Medical marijuana can help treat insomnia, depression, cancer pain, multiple sclerosis symptoms, epilepsy, chronic pain, and more.
CHOOSE HIGH TIES CANNABIS STORE TODAY
High Ties Cannabis Store is proud to be serving Ottawa with many locations. Our Ottawa dispensary offers a wide array of cannabis products, including flowers, pre-rolls, vaporizers, concentrates, and edibles. Stop by one of our locations, or order online for curbside pickup today!
