Where does (or did) marijuana grow native, natural?

Chinese people used marijuana as early as the 2700's B.C. People in India have long used it for pleasure, in ceremonies, and as a medicine. Marijuana has been used as an agent for achieving euphoria since ancient times; it was described in a Chinese medical compendium traditionally considered to date from 2737 B.C. Its use spread from China to India and then to N Africa and reached Europe at least as early as A.D. 500.

The focus was on its powers as a medication for rheumatism, gout, malaria, and oddly enough, absent-mindedness. Mention was made of the intoxicating properties, but the medicinal value was considered more important. In India though it was clearly used recreationally. The Muslims too used it recreationally for alcohol consumption was banned by the Koran.

In 1545 the Spanish brought marijuana to the New World. The English introduced it in Jamestown in 1611 where it became a major commercial crop alongside tobacco and was grown as a source of fiber.

It was in the 1920's that marijuana began to catch on. Some historians say its emergance was brought about by Prohibition. Its recreational use was restricted to jazz musicians and people in show business. "Reefer songs" became the rage of the jazz world. Marijuana clubs, called tea pads, sprang up in every major city. These marijuana establishments were tolerated by the authorities because marijuana was not illegal and patrons showed no evidence of making a nuisance of themselves or disturbing the community. Marijuana was not considered a social threat.

At one time there were vast fields of hemp in Indiana. They were grown during WW2 to make rope for the war. Some still exist. Some areas still have it growing alongside the road near ditches. Save your gas money. This is commercial stuff with little or no THC. Now you know where the expression "smokin rope" came from.

mexico &southwestern united states in fields, then along roads. parts of the world referenced in the bible during the times of jesus. in 5thcentury b.c. the scythians used it 4 medicinal purposes & its seeds were the base for the holy anointing oil in anchient judiac culture. in india, the sadhus used it for ceremonial religious rites. southwestern american indians used it 4 medicinal purposes & religious ceremonies &2 attain spiritual commune.