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giavaldesynegual
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese, being the earliest adopters of the hemp plant for food, medicine and clothing, also used it in their art. This...
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giavaldesynegual
Jan 14, 20222 min read
Tang Dynasty Face
Our family’s Chinese Ancestry keeps me curious about the culture. I recently discovered a great deal about the court ladies makeup...
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giavaldesynegual
Jan 13, 20221 min read
Blue Eyebrows
In the early seventh century, (600 AD TO 701 AD) an Emperor of China is reported to have requisitioned twenty-seven quarts of eyebrow...
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giavaldesynegual
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Cannabis Anesthesia
The Chinese physician, master of acupuncture, and surgeon Hua Tuo (circa 140 - 208 AD) is recorded as the first surgeon to use...
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giavaldesynegual
Nov 18, 20211 min read
The Scythians
The Scythians were nomadic people of Iranic origin (900 BC - 200 BC). Expert horsemen, they traveled along ancient trade routes, between...
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giavaldesynegual
Oct 27, 20211 min read
Magu - Hemp Goddess
Magu, as she was known in China, was the goddess of longevity and vitality. In ancient Asian cultures Magu was known as the protector of...
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