Along with playing with colours on Holi, there is a lot of fun in eating and drinking. Keep playing and keep eating. Many people believe that if you get Bhaang Thandai, it is as if the soul gets satisfaction. The festival of Holi is also complete. Although you will find Bhaang Thandai mixed in every store at this time. But be alert before drinking Thandai on the occasion of Holi. Usually Bhaang is mixed in Thandai during Holi. Bhaang can prove to be harmful for health.
Actually, for some people Holi is a festival of eating, drinking, having fun and playing with colours, while some people enjoy the festival by getting intoxicated with alcohol or bhang. Actually most of the people are in this category. Though consuming alcohol or bhang is dangerous for health and you should avoid it, but for some people this festival is incomplete without intoxication.
Cannabis is a part of Indian culture
Bhang has been an important part of Indian culture for centuries. Its name can be found in the history of Vedas. It has also been mentioned in Samudra Manthan. Bhang is a mixture of dried leaves and buds of Cannabis Sativa plant. It is ground to make a paste. It is consumed in many ways. Thandai is made by mixing almonds, saffron, rose petals and cardamom with milk. People also add bhang to it. Bhang lassi is also made by churning it with curd. Bhang is also being used in making sweets. People start getting intoxicated by consuming bhang. Its excessive consumption is considered harmful for health.
Cannabis can affect the brain
Bhaang can affect the brain. Initially it seems that the brain is getting relaxed but gradually the brain's capacity can weaken. Consuming too much Bhaang can affect brain function. Along with amnesia, problems like depression, stress, anxiety start occurring. This increases the problems of the brain. Its excessive consumption causes sleeplessness. Along with becoming irritable, the person starts feeling sad.
Anxiety and nervousness due to cannabis use
Novices or people who consume cannabis for the first time may face more problems. Many people unknowingly consume cannabis with sweets. This causes severe anxiety or nervousness. At the same time, many people keep laughing for no reason. On the other hand, you can experience a fast heart rate by consuming cannabis. Dizziness may occur due to a drop in high blood pressure.
Consuming too much cannabis and thandai can increase blood pressure
Bhaang and Thandai are considered to be fun and cooling drinks. When consumed excessively, it can increase blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause heart attack and stroke, especially for those who already have heart disease.
Keep these things in mind while consuming cannabis
Drinking Bhaang on Holi is a common practice. Bhaang is very intoxicating and can last for several days. It is believed that Bhaang should never be consumed on an empty stomach and it should never be taken with alcohol. Fatty foods should never be consumed with Bhaang.
Disclaimer – The remedies mentioned here are based only on common sense. You should use them only after consulting a healthcare professional.
