Approximately when and by whom was opium first reported to be used as a medicine?
A) The British, around 1600 AD
B) The Portuguese explorers, around 1400 AD
C) The Egyptians, around 1500 BC
D) The Romans, around 600 AD

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The Egyptians, around 1500 BC, are among the earliest civilizations reported to have used opium as a medicine. Historical records and artifacts suggest that they utilized opium for its analgesic properties.

Approximately When and by Whom Was Opium First Reported to Be