Mysteries of Ancient Medicine S01E03 - Poison Panacea, A Shocking Treatment, Cannabis in China

Episode Overview

In medieval royal courts, the dread of poisoning turned bezoar stones into highly sought-after remedies. Meanwhile, in Egypt, the electric catfish sparked ideas of bioelectrical healing centuries before modern medicine. And in China's Turpan area, a corpse shrouded in cannabis plants reveals ancient rituals and forgotten wisdom.

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