Chicory History

“The oldest known written record on cannabis use comes from the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung in 2727 B.C. Ancient Greeks and Romans were also familiar with cannabis, while in the Middle East, use spread throughout the Islamic empire to North Africa. In 1545 cannabis spread to the western hemisphere where Spaniards imported it to Chile for its use as fiber. In North America cannabis, in the form of hemp, was grown on many plantations for use in rope, clothing and paper” (Cannabis + Coca). Marijuana used to be listed in the United States Pharmacopeia from 1850 until 1942 and was prescribed for numerous conditions such as labor pains, nausea, and rheumatism. Increased use of pot as an

According to an article titled “Cannabis History: Where Did Marijuana Originally Come From?” written by Ab Hanna on GreenRushDaily.com, Marijuana dates back to over 12,000 years ago in present day Taiwan. Hemp, the part of the marijuana plant that is non-psychoactive, or better described as the part that

Throughout its range in the Pacific Northwest, this fiercely spiked shrub is considered to be the most important medicinal plant amongst the First Nations people who live there. The devil’s club, Oplopanax horridus, is highly valued by the indigenous people wherever it is found and has innumerable uses. Traditionally, it has been used medicinally both topically and orally for a wide variety of maladies as well as a general tonic. Additionally, it is a very significant plant spiritually and plays an important role in ceremony and rituals. It is also highly valued for specific material purposes. While the young shoots are edible, it is not considered to be a food plant, instead it is recognized for its many therapeutic benefits.

Their history can be dated to four centuries within America, contrasting in different regions. In States like California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada have great amounts

This amazing vegetable stated growing by itself in the Andes Mountains of South America. The Inca civilization discovered and started cultivating it about 4,5000 years ago according to archeological evidence. Back then potatoes were very small, bitter and with purple and yellow skin. The Inca started working on cultivating and domesticating the potatoes. It got to the point where they could grow the potatoes to be bigger and had a better taste to it. It was found that it could be freeze and preserve for longer by squeezing out the moisture from it. Later on they found many uses for it one of them was to dry it and ground it to make flat bread.

The history of marijuana goes back about 8,000 years in 6,000 BC where people ate the seeds. 2,000 years later there were records of people wearing clothes made of weed

Purple corn is a Peruvian superfood with more antioxidants than blueberries. This corn contains many phytonutrients including large amounts of polyphenols and anthocyanins, which protect the blood vessels. Studies show that plants with high anthocyanins and phenolic constituents have the highest antioxidant activity. Anthocyanins are a type of complex flavonoid that plants give a blue, purple or red. Anthocyanins are acting anti-inflammatory and stimulate the regeneration of connective tissue.

The plant can be transformed into many different food products. To illustrate, in the article, “Natural and human dimensions of a quasi-wild species: the case of kudzu,” the authors summarize different traditional kudzu-based cuisine, stating, “The flour extracted from the root of wild kudzu was used as a substitute for grain, first during periods of famine, and then regularly before 540 CE (Zhu 1406; Li 1590)” (Li et al., 2011, p. 2172). In addition to the assertions of the article, the webpage of Edible Communities records a recipe for “Kudzu Jelly” (“Kudzu Jelly,” n.d.). Beyond general food uses, research has also been conducted on the nutrition value of kudzu. In “Evaluation and Comparison of Selected Antioxidant Concentrations in Kudzu and Three Common Food Sources,” Al-Hamdani and Ponder (2014) explain that “antioxidant concentrations in kudzu were compared to those in spinach (Spinacia oleracea), the shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes), and nori seaweed (Porphyra tenera). The results showed that of the four subjects analyzed, kudzu had the highest antioxidant production” (p. 1), evidencing the nutritional value of the plant. Considering that food is always necessary to sustain life, Appalachians can utilize kudzu for its nutritious properties. Looking at kudzu as a food source is also convenient for the Appalachian region because the idea can be implemented in many

The first use of marijuana started in Asia around 500 BC. Most ancient cultures did not grow the plant for the pleasure of getting high, but as herbal medicine instead. The history of marijuana cultivation in America goes back to the early colonists, who grew hemp for textiles and rope. Due to the overuse of the drug during the 20th century and criminalization of marijuana in the United States, its legal status has changing in many places.

Marijuana has been around for about 12,000 years, it originated in central Asia from that, marijuana spread to the middle east and soon hit Europe. It was

First it good for diet as vitamins and stuff, rich in essential nutrients. Second the way it stores itself over the winter poses an advantage and their large food reserves. Examples of food from this family would be cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, collards, and kale etc. This family of plants is thought to have been present in our agriculture for thousands of years, but its acknowledgement as a garden vegetable can be found in Greek and roman records. For instance the Greek philosopher Theophrastus classified the Crucifera family in three kinds: smooth, curly and wild leaved. Although this initial classification was not enough to recognise some plants as part of the family, at least they shared the genus of Crucifera, which means four-petalled

Cat’s claw also known as Uña de Gato is a woody like vine native to the Amazon rain forest. It’s name originated from the look of the plant as its thorns resemble cat’s claws. In peru, it was considered the life-giving vine. It was used to treat numerous health conditions including inflammation, viral infections, cancer and to stimulate the immune system. It was also commonly used for contraception. Presently, the dietary supplement is used in respect with Alzhemer’s disease, cancer, arthritis, peptic ulcers, parasites, herorrhoids and leaky bowel syndrome. Two of the most common species of the supplement consist of U. tomentosa and U, guianesis. U. guinasesis is more commonly used in Europe, whereas U. tomentosa has become widely popular in

One thing I enjoyed about the first chapter of, “The Edible History of Humanity,” by Tom Standage is that it provided a description of how the domestication of the three cereal grains, maize, wheat, and rice, has had an effect on both the plants in question and the human race. The act of humans “...deliberately cultivating…” (Standage 2) these grains gave them the ability to settle into permanent communities and farm for most of their food, something which had never been done before and set a precedent followed even today. In turn, the domestication of these plants for easier farming made the plants practically unable to reproduce without the aid of human farmers, “The grains are attached to a central axis known as the rachis.

The red pea is one of the many heritage crops. It originated in Africa and is the original ingredient in the region’s quintessential rice-and-beans dish, Hoppin’ John. Cornelia Walker Bailey says that the peas are a tangible connection to her own African heritage and one reason why she has started to grow the crop commercially.

Evidence suggests that recreational use of the plant originated in India and Persia at some point during the 12th century. From there it spread throughout North Africa and eventually into Europe, where it was used as both a mediciation and a recreational drug. During the early 1600's marijuana made it's way to the new colonies of young America, though at first it