Gathering the Ganja Crop", Naogaon, India - February 16, 1894 - (Photo from the British 'Report of the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission, 1894-1895')
@Elmer Bud
don't have time to respond in detail, but I seriously doubt any of that is relevant to any genetic connections there may be between Nepali and Thai cannabis, or to the history of domesticated cannabis in SE Asia
well, back in Vavilov's day this was the assumption, but it's been known not to be the case for decades
eg. bananas originate around SE Asia but their centre of greatest biodiversity is West Africa
Interested why you say the largest empire in the region for 500 years had nothing to do with ganja cultivation . ?
The Mekong runs right through the middle of their territory ?
Comes on down from regions where cannabis is indigenous . Why were they not involved with cannabis ?
Khmers were Hindus , later buddhists . Did ganja not come with the Hindu influence ?
Cultivation happened in the last 600 years ?
Only people dumb enough to buy seeds from these guys would believe any of this... some shwag on a local currency ,,, a picture of a plant in a garden...and some random photos of Iran lol
Cant hate,,,scam artists always out to make an extra buck...
Dear Lord some people bro
among Westerners there's an Orientalist assumption that
1. Cannabis has strong and ancient links to Brahminism (so-called Hinduism) and Buddhism
2. Cannabis culture is always ancient
Both assumptions are wrong
Cannabis has little at all to do with Brahminism; the whole 'Soma is cannabis' thing is bollocks; all the myths about Shiva and cannabis are very late creations in the scheme of things
As for Buddhism, that has next to no connection to cannabis use; it was likely a reaction against it in early days; what little involvement there is entails only very marginal use in Tantra
About the history in Indochina:
It's pretty clear that ganja cultivation and consumption in Indochina post-date the Khmer Empire. All the indications I see are that ganja smoking only became a common popular habit on the back of the spread of tobacco. That applies to the Coromandel and Malabar, plus all Southeast Asia
You need to site or link where you get your information from about Indian culture and history if you want to be taken seriously as the authority on Cannabis that you attempt to present yourself as.
I dont see why anyone should believe you, if you can not back up your claims with research.
You can call me crazy all you want for disagreeing with you, it only reveals your insecurity,
but to have an intellectual debate with educated people than you need to provide evidence for your claims, otherwise its just talk
You need to site or link where you get your information from about Indian culture and history if you want to be taken seriously as the authority on Cannabis that you attempt to present yourself as.
I dont see why anyone should believe you, if you can not back up your claims with research.
You can call me crazy all you want for disagreeing with you, it only reveals your insecurity,
but to have an intellectual debate with educated people than you need to provide evidence for your claims, otherwise its just talk
G `day ngakpa
Are you a student of anthropology ?
Where are you getting all this info ?
While I won`t be as aggressive as water , I would like some references and information to read and better inform myself .
You have much information to share. Your delivery and admonishment of people might be tempered if you offered education as well as criticism .
Thanks for sharin
EB .
as said already, if you want good primary material you can start by reading the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission
It's not like there isn't a load of material on cannabis - there's been extensive writing on it since way back, and a ton of popular and academic work since the 60s, and anyone familiar with it will know where I'm getting the info from
Great thread guys. I admire your contribuation Elmer and ngakpa both a tons of knowlegde and doing great work for us and the plant. I think you should bring forth the peace pipe, and take easy lads, let´s keep the discussion in a more friendly manner.
G `day ngakpa
Are you a student of anthropology ?
Where are you getting all this info ?
While I won`t be as aggressive as water , I would like some references and information to read and better inform myself .
You have much information to share. Your delivery and admonishment of people might be tempered if you offered education as well as criticism .
Thanks for sharin
EB .
Think Elmer that you have some virtual psychosis issues... mine sincere diagnosis..
you imagine too much..,while there is a clear you are reactive in this imaging a persons
or relationships.. too much ego and non-kindness while you expect people treat
you with high respect..
Now you are "mirror".. while goal is to imagine to be proper person that doesnt troll
other people.. think if you will be kinder on folks you get much better information
if that is your final goal..
Thanx for sharin bro and vaya con dios... ;D LOL
We have here one wise saying.."You can fuck advice if there is no experience behind it.." LOL
Now who will be better to diagnose your "ass" than me who reads
and learn a lot about mental health issues..??
Am have "experience" with you bro and try to help ya...
Thanx for sharin...