BHANG

A bhang shop in India.

'Bhang' (, بھنگ, '') is a derivative of the leaf and flower of a female ''Cannabis sativa'' plant. It is used for making beverages and sometimes is smoked.[1]
''Bhang Ki Thandai'' (Hindi) is a drink popular in many parts of North India which is made by mixing bhang with thandai, any cold drink prepared with a mixture of almonds, spices, milk and sugar. A coin, ring or other small object made of copper is struck several times on a stone and dropped into the thandai.

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Bhang in traditional Indian culture
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References
External links

Bhang in traditional Indian culture


An erotic drawing depicting a couple smoking bhang while engaged in coitus.

The traditional harvest of cannabis and preparation of bhang coincides with celebrations of Holi in March and Baisakhi in April.
Certain erotic drawings from the Mughal period of India depict a couple having sexual intercourse while smoking bhang to enhance their enjoyment.
There is a folk etymology that the traditional dance bhangra derives its name from bhang, but this is not supported.

See also



★ Kief

★ Legality of cannabis by country

References



1. bhang definition The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. Retrieved 10 September 2006.


External links



★ Bhang Ganja Charas, Thandai Chai Lassi, IndiaCurry.com

★ "A Bit about Bhang"

★ Recipe: Bhang Lassi

★ Hot-Buttered Bhang Recipe

★ "A Word from the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission" A 19th century British report on Bhang

★ Bhang Drinker Starts daily at 11:56 in Bikaner - Special Featured Article on Bhang

★ "Recipe for Bhang-Elixir of life"

★ Bhang news page - Alcohol and Drugs History Society

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