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The book explores the diverse applications of sedative plants in ancient Egypt, highlighting their roles in daily life, religious practices, and medicine. Evidence from Egyptologists reveals that these narcotics were used for mood enhancement and as offerings to the gods. The text references inscribed mentions of sedative flowers in Pyramid texts and notes the discovery of hemp and cannabis in Pharaoh Akhenaten's tomb. It emphasizes the knowledge of ancient Egyptian physicians regarding the pain-relieving properties of plants like blue water lily, cannabis, datura, mandrake, and poppy.
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Sedative Plants In Ancient Egypt, Venice Ibrahim Shehatta Attia
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