Holi 2023: Mind-boggling things that happen to your body after you consume Bhang

New Delhi: The festival of colors Holi is just around the corner. Traditionally, the consumption of Bhang is considered an important practice during Holi. Bhang is prepared from the female cannabis plant.

Since ancient times, Bhang has been used in different delicacies to induce euphoric effects. From feeling like you’re flying to weeks-long hallucinations, this Holi special ingredient comes with unimaginable escapades.

Bhang’s effects can vary widely from person to person. Despite being a cannabinoid, it can still have some positive effects on the body. This is why some ayurvedic medicines have cannabis leaves as an ingredient.

But that doesn’t outweigh the possible side effects of Bhang. So, let’s see what happens to your body after you consume Bhang.

Psychoactive effects

The strength of the effects totally depends on the amount of consumption. The very first thing that you might feel after having Bhang mixed food is a loss of taste. Or feeling a bitter taste in your mouth. On a positive note, any feeling of pain or inflammation in the body will begin to disappear.

As Bhang began to show its effects on your nervous system, it changes the way your brain receives signals and interprets them. This can induce loss of bodily control, feelings of dissociation, and seas of uncontrollable emotions.

Unable to stop

The person under Bhang’s influence might acknowledge what he is doing but still continues to repeat his actions. Bhang can induce an out-of-body experience where you feel like you are watching yourself from outside, unable to control anything.

And let’s not forget the most infamous after-effect of this Holi drug: The one who laughs keeps cackling for days and the one who cries, keeps weeping for days.

Safety Measures

Bhang must not ever be taken on an empty stomach. Be very sure of the quality of the leaves. Many sellers alter the substance with random leaves, chemicals, and artificial colors.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children, and people with health issues should never intake Bhang. Besides, people with psychological disorders like depression and schizophrenia should also avoid getting intoxicated on bhang.

Since you are very likely to lose control after consumption, make sure you are in a safe environment surrounded by trusted people.