Ten things everyone should know about khat/chat. From its history, to its use in Ethiopia, khat's effects, and more.

Many experts are in agreement that the origins of khat began in Ethiopia, with its cultivation slowly spreading throughout East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula (Yemen).

The famous explorer Sir Richard Burton reported that it was his belief that khat was spread to Yemen from eastern Ethiopia, namely from the historically significant city of Harar.

He goes on to claim that Harar is the actual birthplace of the plant.

Chewing khat is a cultural and sometimes religious tradition that has been passed down from ancient times.

It even goes back further than the act of drinking coffee, which was also originally cultivated in East Africa.

It is believed that thousands of years ago, ancient Egyptians believing in its divine properties used the khat plant to create a state of mind that helped the user realize his divinity.

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