A traditional Indian preparation made from grinding the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant into a paste which is then mixed with other things, typically consumed in beverages or foods. It has been used for centuries in religious, cultural, and medicinal contexts in India, especially during Hindu festivals like Holi and Mahashivratri. Bhang is known for its psychoactive effects, and is considered one of the earliest cannabis edibles, and is often mixed into drinks like bhang lassi or bhang thandai.
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Bhang has been consumed during Holi celebrations in India for thousands of years.
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