Anyone who is familiar with drug culture or has known a marijuana-lover will instantly recognize the word “hash.” Derived from the resin of cannabis plants, this substance (known in Middle Eastern countries as hashish) is an extremely potent concoction that makes marijuana joints loo mediocre in comparison. (In other words, dabbing hash will result in a stronger “high” than regular smoking). However, have you ever wondered where this practice came from, initially? Who came up with this idea and what are the most common types of has that are currently on the market? Now that marijuana is 100% legal in multiple states, at least for medical purposes, hash will definitely be making headlines more often now than ever. Here is what you need to know about the sticky substance called hash.
A Centuries-Old Tradition
Interestingly, hashish production is one of the oldest methods for processing marijuana plants and has been taking place in the Middle East and North Africa for hundreds of years. To this day, hash production is best known as a practice in the Middle East, specifically the Bekaa Valley (Lebanon), which still produces some of the world’s most high-quality hash products. Meanwhile, Afghanistan and Morocco serve as the two largest exporters of this sticky substance.
Historians have dated the first report of hashish production back to the 11th century, most notably in the popular book The 1001 Arabian Nights (the source of the stories of Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad).
In regards to how this drug spread across Eurasia, historians have several theories. First of all, evidence suggests Persians first spread hashish throughout the Middle East. On another note, some researchers believe the Mongols (under the leadership of Genghis Khan) took the drug across the continent of Asia and as far as Europe.
What Kinds of Hash Exist Today?
Traveling back to the United States and Western civilization, many times of modern hash are on the legal marijuana market for the indulgence of the avid cannabis lover. These varieties include:
- Blender Hash
- Bubble Hash
- Charas
- Drum Hash
- Dry Ice Hash
- Finger Hash
- Flat Screen Hash
- Silk Screen Hash
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