Mysteries of Ancient Medicine — Episode 3: Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China

You are watching the episode Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China 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.