Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China

Season 1 · Episode 3

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Overview

In medieval courts, fear of poison fuels the rise of bezoar stones as prized antidotes. In Egypt, electric catfish inspire bioelectrical healing long before modern science. And in China’s Turpan region, a burial wrapped in cannabis plants uncovers ritual practices and ancient knowledge.

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