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Sedative Plants In Ancient Egypt

(Cannabis, Blue Egyptian Water Lily & Others)

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The book explores the diverse applications of sedative plants in ancient Egypt, highlighting their roles in daily life, religious practices, and medicine. Evidence from Egyptologists reveals that these narcotics were used for mood enhancement and as offerings to the gods. The text references inscribed mentions of sedative flowers in Pyramid texts and notes the discovery of hemp and cannabis in Pharaoh Akhenaten's tomb. It emphasizes the knowledge of ancient Egyptian physicians regarding the pain-relieving properties of plants like blue water lily, cannabis, datura, mandrake, and poppy.

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Sedative Plants In Ancient Egypt, Venice Ibrahim Shehatta Attia

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2020
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Titul
Sedative Plants In Ancient Egypt
Podtitul
(Cannabis, Blue Egyptian Water Lily & Others)
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydání
2020
Vazba
měkká
Počet stran
252
ISBN13
9786138942177
Série
Anotace
The book explores the diverse applications of sedative plants in ancient Egypt, highlighting their roles in daily life, religious practices, and medicine. Evidence from Egyptologists reveals that these narcotics were used for mood enhancement and as offerings to the gods. The text references inscribed mentions of sedative flowers in Pyramid texts and notes the discovery of hemp and cannabis in Pharaoh Akhenaten's tomb. It emphasizes the knowledge of ancient Egyptian physicians regarding the pain-relieving properties of plants like blue water lily, cannabis, datura, mandrake, and poppy.