72 C HAPTER 6 Â· Saturation of the Terrestrial Carbon Sink in use and in landfills, (6) sediments of reservoirs andrivers, (7) atmospheric C fixed by U.S. ecosystems andthen exported by rivers, or (8) exported commercially(food and fiber).2 C HAPTER 6 Â· Saturation of the Terrestrial Carbon Sink in use and in landfills, (6) sediments of reservoirs andrivers, (7) atmospheric C fixed by U.S. ecosystems andthen exported by rivers, or (8) exported commercially(food and fiber).
The snake is an ancient symbol among indigenous people throughout the Americas. Often called the serpent, snake figures appear in Native American culture, art and religion. The symbolism of the snake relates to transformation, fertility, patience, feminine powers and healing.
One of these customs was the use of cannabis as a medicine and relaxant. Mexican immigrants referred to this plant as âmarihuanaâ. While Americans were very familiar with âcannabisâ because it was present in almost all tinctures and medicines available at the time, the word âmarihuanaâ was a foreign term.