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Italy: Researchers find evidence of cannabis use in the XNUMXth century in Milan
Archaeotoxicological discoveries have revealed that there was contact with cannabis during the 17th century in Europe. Bones' analysis from patients at the Ca' Granda hospital in Milan points to exposure to the plant, which challenges historical conceptions and highlights archaeotoxicology as a new emerging discipline in archeology.
The scientific study on the existence of cannabis in the city of Milan, during the 17th century, will be published in the December's edition of the Journal of Archaeological Science. The investigation entitled “Forensic toxicological analyses reveal the use of cannabis in Milano (Italy) in the 1600’s", carried out a thorough toxicological analysis of bone samples from deceased patients at the Ca' Granda hospital, one of the most important in Europe at the time.
Scientists employed advanced techniques using Solid Phase Extraction and the Thermo Scientific™ TSQ Fortis™ II Triple-Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer. The results were surprising, as they revealed the presence of two cannabinoids — Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) — from the cannabis plant in two of the nine bone samples (femurs) analyzed, corresponding to 22% of the total.
The study not only reveals the existence of cannabis among the Italian population of the XNUMXth century, but strongly suggests that its use was more associated with leisure than with medical purposes. This is because, according to the article, the documentation related to the pharmacopoeia used to treat patients at the Ca' Granda Hospital did not include cannabis, which indicates that the plant was not administered as a medical treatment at the hospital, at that time.
The researchers therefore formulate the hypothesis that the individuals investigated consumed cannabis as a recreational substance. However, they recognize the possibility of other sources of exposure, such as self-medication, administration by doctors outside the Ca' Granda hospital, occupational and involuntary exposure.
This study provides the first physical evidence of early modern cannabis use, not just in Italy but across Europe. Toxicological analysis open a new window into the habits of the Milanese population in the XNUMXth century, highlighting exposure to the plant for recreational purposes. This discovery not only enriches our historical knowledge, but also establishes archaeotoxicology as a new, promising and emerging scientific discipline, capable of uncovering secrets buried in the past.
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