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Cannabis

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by Erowid

Apr 10, 1563

"Conversations on the simples, drugs and materia medica of India" is published by Portuguese physician Garcia de Orta. It discusses Cannabis, Opium, and Nutmeg, among more than 50 medicinal plants and substances.

The Portuguese title is: "Colóquios dos simples e drogas he cousas medicinais da Índia".

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