Episode notes
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 sativa
- Ancient trade routes and cultural transmission
- Genetic adaptation at high altitudes
- Implications for modern cannabis research and policy
Keywords
Cannabis Origins Ancestral Cannabis Cannabis History Cannabis Evolution Origin of Cannabis Wild Cannabis Cannabis Domestication