Benefits of Bhang And Its Side Effects

Bhang is an herb that has an erect stem and grows from a height of 3 feet to 10 feet. The leaves of the plant are arranged in a palm like manner. The scientific name of bhang is Cannabis Sativa. It is an important ingredient in the Hindu religious practices and rituals, particularly while worshiping Lord Shiva. Its leaves are used to cure various diseases. It also has intoxicating properties for which its some ways of consumption are banned in India.

The intoxicant nature of bhang has been its biggest drawback. Consuming bhang in excess should not be done under any circumstances. This may trigger the heart to pump more rapidly sending more blood and raising the blood pressure. This could cause psychosis. Those suffering from heart problems should not consume bhang. Pregnant ladies, nursing mothers and children should take bhang as this affects them severely. Prolonged habit of consuming this feel good plant and its concoctions result in lowering of immunity testosterone level in males. Sperm count too can also drop and depression and anxiety may also set in due to the over use of bhang.

Bhang is not cultivated in India as it is illegal. It grows wildly in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the sub-Himalayan regions of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand. Bhang is a native of Central Asia and apart from India it is also found in China, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, parts of Europe and North Africa.