Cannabis incense

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Cannabis incense

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Cannabis has a long history in Chinese culture. The Chinese used it for a variety of purposes, including obtaining immortality and well-being. The herb is often burned in censers to please a deity. In the fifth century BCE, a Taoist priest wrote about the plant’s use in spiritual ceremonies. He believed that the smoke it emits could help ward off evil spirits. The use of cannabis in Chinese rituals is not new. Researchers from China and Germany recently described their findings in Science Advances.

Before the Bible was written, cannabis was already widely used. It was used for food and fiber, and also as an incense. The cannabis plant was also widely used in ancient Canaanite rituals, and the Lord was favored by cannabis. In the first centuries of the Bible, it was used to worship the Mother Goddess. The use of cannabis incense during worship was also considered a form of purification.

The ancient Chinese revered cannabis as a sacred plant. It was used in religious ceremonies and was also used in shamanistic practices. Cannabis, in combination with ginseng, was used to predict the future. It was believed that the smoke of cannabis could “set time forward.” Later, in the 1st century AD, cannabis was also added to the incense burners of Taoists. In Chinese mythology, marijuana was associated with immortality. In addition to the medicinal benefits of the plant, it also produced a heightened state of well-being and spiritual adulation.