The exact origins of something as old as cannabis can never be that clear. Historians generally agree that Cannabis was one of the first crops to be cultivated by Man.

Archeological evidence indicates that the earliest use of Cannabis dates back some 10,000 years. This is based upon, amongst other discoveries, clay pots which were discovered in Taiwan containing strands of Cannabis fibre in the decorations.

From around 2,300 BC to 1000 BC, Cannabis was introduced into other cultures by nomadic tribes who it is believed travelled from central Persia (Iran and Iraq) north and west through the Middle East, Africa and Europe and south to India.

Due to its quite amazing properties, Cannabis became entwined into the cultures of the Middle East, Asia Minor, India, China, Japan, Europe and Africa.

The first archeological remains of Cannabis in England date back to 400 AD where evidence suggests that it was cultivated at Old Buckenham Mere. Its cultivation spread at a great rate in the British Isles during the first century. Interestingly enough, under Queen Elizabeth I, it was law that if you owned more than a certain amount of land, some of it had to be set aside to grow Cannabis. Under Queen Elizabeth II, you can spend up to fourteen years in prison and face an unlimited fine for growing Cannabis.

The psychoactive properties of Cannabis have been put to use by many of the worlds religious orders and social groups in order to achieve a higher state of consciousness.