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bhanga | भांग

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15 May 2024
bhanga | भांग
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Bhanga (Devanagari: भांग; ISO 15919: bhāṅga) is a psychoactive substance derived from the cannabis plant.

The leaves are typically ground and mixed with liquid bases like milk, water, or incorporated into other cooked items for consumption.



Further Reading and Reference

  • Also written as bhang
  • Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love, Vol. 3, Ch. 18

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