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Hemp is a plant that has been grown for thousands of years. For a miracle plant that offers ever so many benefits, (beyond merely the benefits of hemp protein powder) it has gone through a roller-coaster ride. It has had its own share of vociferous advocates as well as vocal detractors.

Hemp offers abundant benefits. It is an eco-friendly alternative to plastics and steel. Moreover, hemp seed has excellent medicinal value that could be useful in treating or preventing cardiac and other hemostatic conditions. Apart from its medicinal benefits, hemp also offers considerable nutritional value. The protein it has can help those who consume it to gain muscles or lose fat. Oil is removed from hemp seeds, which is then pulverized to make protein powder. Every 30 grams of the powder contain 12 to 15 grams of protein. No wonder, you’re interested in finding more about the benefits of hemp protein powder.

The Undeniable Benefits of Hemp Protein Powder for a Healthy Life Hemp Protein Powder is a Source of Fiber Diets with high fiber are known to offer health benefits such as reduced blood sugar levels and a lower risk of bowel cancer. Hemp protein powder contains soluble fiber that is a source of digestive bacteria that regulate blood sugar. Soluble fiber slows down digestion and prevents or decreases the absorption rate of sugar and cholesterol into the blood. It has been found that most American men and women do not consume an adequate amount of fiber. Hemp protein powder can very well fill this gap. Fiber is also filling, which makes it an excellent choice for use in shakes. The amount of fiber contained in a hemp protein powder is higher than that in other plant-based protein powders such as soy powder. This is because others are highly refined. Hemp Protein Powder is Easily Digestible Even though hemp protein is plant-based, it is highly digestible. Research shows that up to 98% of the protein in hemp powder is digestible. What does this mean for your body? Just like a machine, your body needs to perform functions such as repair and maintenance. The amino acids in hemp protein powder can help your body achieve this. It has been shown that heat processing can reduce the digestibility of hemp protein. So if you are evaluating hemp protein powders, you will be well advised to look for cold-pressed seeds. Hemp Protein Powder Fulfils Your Body’s Protein Needs Humans need amino acids that they can get from food. Hemp protein powder contains these beneficial amino acids. However, it is not considered a complete protein. This is because it contains low levels of some of these acids like lysine and leucine. Nevertheless, hemp protein has been found to contain high levels of two amino acids – arginine, which is known to boost blood flow and tyrosine, which supports cognition under challenging conditions. Even though hemp protein doesn’t compare favorably as a complete protein, it still has the edge over other plant-based proteins (soy, rice, pea, etc). Hemp Protein Powder Is Rich In Minerals and Antioxidants Your body needs minerals to grow and stay healthy. They help make your bones stronger and transmit nerve impulses. Hemp seeds are a very rich source of minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, etc. Hemp seeds contain compounds that are a good source of antioxidants. They protect your body from chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart diseases. Hemp Protein Powder Is A Dependable Source of Healthy Fats Hemp seed contains about 30% fat. Even though hemp protein powder is made after removing the oil, it still retains some fat. Thankfully, it is a heart-healthy fat. So you can protect yourself from the #1 killer disease in the world, namely heart disease. Also, hemp seeds contain a healthy ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. These two are known as “essential fatty acids”. We can only get them from our food, as our bodies cannot make these acids. Because hemp protein contains these two acids in the optimal ratio, you can reduce inflammation in the body by consuming hemp protein. The typical Western diet contains an unhealthy ratio of these fats, which could lead to complications such as heart diseases, cancer, etc. Consume foods such as hemp protein to correct this imbalance. Yes, hemp powder can also help your heart stay healthy. Omega-3 is hard to get from non-fish sources. Therefore for those who do not eat fish, hemp powder is a perfect alternative. Hemp Protein Powder Helps You Fights Free Radicals The journal Food Chemistry found in a study that hemp protein supplements may prevent oxidative stress. Thus it could help in preventing conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Common Ways of Consuming Hemp Protein Here are some fresh ways to consume hemp protein powder: • Making protein shakes • Mixing it with yogurt, coconut curry or fruit • Adding it to a beverage or juice Using it as a flour in baking recipes – you can make muffins, pancakes, etc. Recommended Dosages The amount of hemp protein powder to consume in a day depends on the person. The factors that influence the quantity of protein powder you need to take are • Your body weight • Whether you exercise • Whether you do resistance training An average adult would need 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight. The general advice is to consume protein supplements in addition to typical protein-rich food. Side effects and Precautions Hemp protein powder is not without its side effects. Since it is a source of fiber, if you consume too much of it, you may experience gas, bloating, or diarrhea. Pregnant or nursing women must avoid hemp protein. Even though studies on humans are to be conducted, animal studies do suggest this. It goes without saying that if you have a hemp allergy, you must avoid hemp protein. Answers to Common Questions Here are some common questions on hemp protein powder and answers to them. These may help you determine if you would like to take hemp protein supplements. 1. Does it impact my Estrogen levels? Unlike soy protein, which does not get a favorable rating on its estrogen impact, hemp protein does not have any effect on estrogen levels. Nor is it known to have a negative effect on testosterone. 2. Will it make me fail a dope test? This question arises from the age-old belief that hemp can get you high. However, it has been proved with reasonable certainty that hemp does not contain high levels of THC and hence is not in the same category as marijuana and hashish, which are also from the same family of plants. Conclusion Hemp protein powder is among the best plant proteins. Unfortunately, it comes from an overlooked and somewhat controversial plant. With minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and unsaturated fats, it stakes its claim to be called a complete protein. Though more research is needed to establish its benefits, there is no doubt that it is a nutritious alternative to animal protein. While it may not be the most nutritious plant protein, it certainly is the right choice for those following a vegan diet. And there are points where it outscores the other plant proteins. As a caveat, those who are looking to consume it must be wary of its possible side effects.

भांग एक पौधा है जो हजारों वर्षों से उगाया जाता रहा है। एक चमत्कारिक पौधे के लिए जो कभी इतने सारे लाभ प्रदान करता है, (केवल भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर के लाभों से परे) यह एक रोलर-कोस्टर की सवारी से गुजरा है। मुखर अधिवक्ताओं के साथ-साथ मुखर विरोधियों का भी अपना हिस्सा रहा है। भांग प्रचुर लाभ प्रदान करता है। यह प्लास्टिक और स्टील का पर्यावरण के अनुकूल विकल्प है। इसके अलावा, भांग के बीज का उत्कृष्ट औषधीय महत्व है जो हृदय और अन्य हेमोस्टेटिक स्थितियों के उपचार या रोकथाम में उपयोगी हो सकता है। इसके औषधीय लाभों के अलावा, भांग काफी पोषण मूल्य भी प्रदान करता है। इसमें मौजूद प्रोटीन उन लोगों की मदद कर सकता है जो इसका सेवन मांसपेशियों को बढ़ाने या वसा कम करने के लिए करते हैं। भांग के बीजों से तेल निकाला जाता है, जिसे बाद में प्रोटीन पाउडर बनाने के लिए चूर्ण किया जाता है। हर 30 ग्राम पाउडर में 12 से 15 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। कोई आश्चर्य नहीं, आप भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर के लाभों के बारे में अधिक जानने में रुचि रखते हैं।

स्वस्थ जीवन के लिए गांजा प्रोटीन पाउडर के निर्विवाद लाभ

भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर फाइबर का एक स्रोत है उच्च फाइबर वाले आहार स्वास्थ्य लाभ प्रदान करने के लिए जाने जाते हैं जैसे रक्त शर्करा के स्तर को कम करना और आंत्र कैंसर का कम जोखिम। गांजा प्रोटीन पाउडर में घुलनशील फाइबर होता है जो पाचन बैक्टीरिया का एक स्रोत है जो रक्त शर्करा को नियंत्रित करता है। घुलनशील फाइबर पाचन को धीमा कर देता है और रक्त में शर्करा और कोलेस्ट्रॉल की अवशोषण दर को रोकता या घटाता है। यह पाया गया है कि ज्यादातर अमेरिकी पुरुष और महिलाएं पर्याप्त मात्रा में फाइबर का सेवन नहीं करते हैं। भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर इस अंतर को बहुत अच्छी तरह से भर सकता है। फाइबर भी भर रहा है, जो इसे शेक में उपयोग के लिए एक उत्कृष्ट विकल्प बनाता है। एक भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर में निहित फाइबर की मात्रा अन्य पौधों पर आधारित प्रोटीन पाउडर जैसे सोया पाउडर की तुलना में अधिक होती है। ऐसा इसलिए है क्योंकि अन्य अत्यधिक परिष्कृत हैं।

भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर आसानी से पचने योग्य है

हालांकि भांग प्रोटीन संयंत्र आधारित है, यह अत्यधिक सुपाच्य है। शोध से पता चलता है कि भांग के पाउडर में 98% तक प्रोटीन पचने योग्य होता है। आपके शरीर के लिए इसका क्या अर्थ है? एक मशीन की तरह, आपके शरीर को मरम्मत और रखरखाव जैसे कार्य करने की आवश्यकता होती है। भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर में अमीनो एसिड आपके शरीर को इसे हासिल करने में मदद कर सकता है। यह दिखाया गया है कि गर्मी प्रसंस्करण भांग प्रोटीन की पाचनशक्ति को कम कर सकता है। इसलिए यदि आप भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर का मूल्यांकन कर रहे हैं, तो आपको कोल्ड-प्रेस्ड बीजों की तलाश करने की सलाह दी जाएगी।

भांग रोटीन पाउडर आपके शरीर की प्रोटीन की जरूरत को पूरा करता है मनुष्य को अमीनो एसिड की आवश्यकता होती है जो उन्हें भोजन से मिल सकता है। गांजा प्रोटीन पाउडर में ये फायदेमंद अमीनो एसिड होते हैं। हालांकि, इसे पूर्ण प्रोटीन नहीं माना जाता है। ऐसा इसलिए है क्योंकि इसमें लाइसिन और ल्यूसीन जैसे कुछ एसिड के निम्न स्तर होते हैं। फिर भी, भांग रोटीन में दो अमीनो एसिड - आर्जिनिन के उच्च स्तर पाए गए हैं, जो रक्त प्रवाह और टाइरोसिन को बढ़ावा देने के लिए जाना जाता है, जो चुनौतीपूर्ण परिस्थितियों में अनुभूति का समर्थन करता है। भले ही भांग प्रोटीन एक पूर्ण प्रोटीन के रूप में अनुकूल रूप से तुलना नहीं करता है, फिर भी यह अन्य पौधों पर आधारित प्रोटीन (सोया, चावल, मटर, आदि) पर बढ़त रखता है। भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर खनिजों और एंटीऑक्सीडेंट से भरपूर होता है आपके शरीर को बढ़ने और स्वस्थ रहने के लिए खनिजों की आवश्यकता होती है। वे आपकी हड्डियों को मजबूत बनाने और तंत्रिका आवेगों को प्रसारित करने में मदद करते हैं। भांग के बीज कैल्शियम, आयरन, मैग्नीशियम, फास्फोरस आदि जैसे खनिजों का एक बहुत समृद्ध स्रोत हैं। भांग के बीज में ऐसे यौगिक होते हैं जो एंटीऑक्सिडेंट का एक अच्छा स्रोत होते हैं। वे आपके शरीर को मधुमेह और हृदय रोगों जैसी पुरानी बीमारियों से बचाते हैं। गांजा प्रोटीन पाउडर स्वस्थ वसा का एक भरोसेमंद स्रोत है भांग के बीज में लगभग 30% वसा होता है। भले ही भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर तेल निकाल कर बनाया जाता है, फिर भी यह कुछ वसा को बरकरार रखता है। शुक्र है, यह एक हृदय-स्वस्थ वसा है। तो आप दुनिया में # 1 हत्यारा रोग, अर्थात् हृदय रोग से अपनी रक्षा कर सकते हैं। इसके अलावा, भांग के बीज में ओमेगा -6 और ओमेगा -3 फैटी एसिड का स्वस्थ अनुपात होता है। इन दोनों को "आवश्यक फैटी एसिड" के रूप में जाना जाता है। हम उन्हें केवल अपने भोजन से प्राप्त कर सकते हैं, क्योंकि हमारा शरीर इन एसिड को नहीं बना सकता है। क्योंकि गांजा प्रोटीन में ये दोनों एसिड इष्टतम अनुपात में होते हैं, आप भांग प्रोटीन का सेवन करके शरीर में सूजन को कम कर सकते हैं। ठेठ पश्चिमी आहार में इन वसा का एक अस्वास्थ्यकर अनुपात होता है, जिससे हृदय रोग, कैंसर आदि जैसी जटिलताएं हो सकती हैं। इस असंतुलन को ठीक करने के लिए भांग प्रोटीन जैसे खाद्य पदार्थों का सेवन करें। जी हां, भांग का पाउडर आपके दिल को स्वस्थ रखने में भी मदद कर सकता है। गैर-मछली स्रोतों से ओमेगा -3 प्राप्त करना कठिन है। इसलिए जो लोग मछली नहीं खाते हैं, उनके लिए भांग पाउडर एक आदर्श विकल्प है।

भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर आपको फ्री रेडिकल्स से लड़ने में मदद करता है

जर्नल फूड केमिस्ट्री ने एक अध्ययन में पाया कि भांग प्रोटीन की खुराक ऑक्सीडेटिव तनाव को रोक सकती है। इस प्रकार यह अल्जाइमर और पार्किंसंस रोगों जैसी स्थितियों को रोकने में मदद कर सकता है।

भांग प्रोटीन के सेवन के सामान्य तरीके यहाँ भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर का सेवन करने के कुछ नए तरीके दिए गए हैं:

• प्रोटीन शेक बनाना
• इसे दही, नारियल की सब्जी या फल के साथ मिलाकर सेवन करें
• इसे किसी पेय या जूस में मिलाना

बेकिंग रेसिपी में इसे आटे के रूप में इस्तेमाल करना - आप मफिन, पैनकेक आदि बना सकते हैं। अनुशंसित खुराक भांग रोटीन पाउडर की एक दिन में कितनी मात्रा लेनी है यह व्यक्ति पर निर्भर करता है। आपके द्वारा लिए जाने वाले प्रोटीन पाउडर की मात्रा को प्रभावित करने वाले कारक हैं:

• आपके शरीर का वजन*
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एक औसत वयस्क को शरीर के वजन के प्रति पाउंड 0.36 ग्राम प्रोटीन की आवश्यकता होती है। सामान्य सलाह है कि ठेठ प्रोटीन युक्त भोजन के अलावा प्रोटीन सप्लीमेंट का सेवन करें। दुष्प्रभाव और सावधानियां भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर इसके दुष्प्रभावों के बिना नहीं है। चूंकि यह फाइबर का एक स्रोत है, यदि आप इसका बहुत अधिक सेवन करते हैं, तो आपको गैस, सूजन या दस्त का अनुभव हो सकता है। गर्भवती या स्तनपान कराने वाली महिलाओं को भांग प्रोटीन से बचना चाहिए। भले ही मनुष्यों पर अध्ययन किया जाना है, पशु अध्ययन यह सुझाव देते हैं। यह बिना कहे चला जाता है कि यदि आपको भांग से एलर्जी है, तो आपको भांग प्रोटीन से बचना चाहिए। सामान्य प्रश्नों के उत्तर यहाँ भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर पर कुछ सामान्य प्रश्न और उनके उत्तर दिए गए हैं। ये आपको यह निर्धारित करने में मदद कर सकते हैं कि क्या आप भांग प्रोटीन की खुराक लेना चाहते हैं। 1. क्या यह मेरे एस्ट्रोजन के स्तर को प्रभावित करता है? सोया प्रोटीन के विपरीत, जिसे इसके एस्ट्रोजन प्रभाव पर अनुकूल रेटिंग नहीं मिलती है, भांग प्रोटीन का एस्ट्रोजन के स्तर पर कोई प्रभाव नहीं पड़ता है। न ही यह टेस्टोस्टेरोन पर नकारात्मक प्रभाव डालने के लिए जाना जाता है। 2. क्या यह मुझे डोप टेस्ट में फेल कर देगा? यह सवाल सदियों पुरानी मान्यता से उठता है कि भांग आपको ऊँचा उठा सकता है। हालांकि, यह उचित निश्चितता के साथ साबित हो गया है कि भांग में THC का उच्च स्तर नहीं होता है और इसलिए यह मारिजुआना और हशीश के समान श्रेणी में नहीं है, जो पौधों के एक ही परिवार से हैं। निष्कर्ष भांग प्रोटीन पाउडर सबसे अच्छे पादप प्रोटीनों में से एक है। दुर्भाग्य से, यह एक अनदेखी और कुछ हद तक विवादास्पद पौधे से आता है। खनिज, एंटीऑक्सिडेंट, फाइबर और असंतृप्त वसा के साथ, यह पूर्ण प्रोटीन कहलाने का दावा करता है। हालांकि इसके लाभों को स्थापित करने के लिए और अधिक शोध की आवश्यकता है, इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं है कि यह पशु प्रोटीन का एक पौष्टिक विकल्प है। हालांकि यह सबसे पौष्टिक पौधा प्रोटीन नहीं हो सकता है, लेकिन यह निश्चित रूप से शाकाहारी आहार का पालन करने वालों के लिए सही विकल्प है। और ऐसे बिंदु हैं जहां यह अन्य पौधों के प्रोटीन को पछाड़ देता है। एक चेतावनी के रूप में, जो लोग इसका सेवन करना चाहते हैं, उन्हें इसके संभावित दुष्प्रभावों से सावधान रहना चाहिए।

About where I am coming from writing the comment: I am currently in Bodh-Gaya, MahaShivaratri was the other day. On Shivaratri bhang lassi was readily available even here in this Buddhist town. There are government bhang shops here in the state of Bihar as well as the state of Uttar Pradesh where I was until last week (Varanasi). I come into contact with the hash production waste product bhang daily here.

Problems with the article: Inconsistency. It mixes bhang (the dry cannabis preparation) with bhang lassi (bhang yoghurt drink) as well as some sort of ghee mix in the article referred to as 'bhang base' and is generally inconsistent in several claims. The statement that "one or two large glasses having little effect." is directly dangerous and I will change it right away as they in most states/cities are very, very strong and one standard strength glass can make people who are not daily habitual cannabis user spin out, vomit and pass out. Delete page, start again. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.197.66.244 (talk) 20:21, 14 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

There's an inconsistency here. Fresh flowers and buds contain THCA rather than THC, and THCA isn't psychoactive. Grinding up fresh ingredients and making a lassi with it isn't going to get anybody high let alone passed out. The recipe presented in the Preparations section may be incorrect. Perhaps there's a missing step where the cannabis is cooked. For example, heating cannabis to 110 °C [230 °F] for 110 minutes converts the THCA to THC and CBDA to CBD without losing terpenes. I first saw this information in High Times: https://hightimes.com/edibles/edibles-the-scoop-on-decarboxylation/. The result is in a Duch article published in the Science Direct Journal of Molecular Structure: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022286010009270, but it is not included in the abstract. The full article is available on Research Gate. Page Notes (talk) 04:44, 18 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

(1 year later) why has no information about the THC or any of the above basic information about the possible intoxicating qualities of this drink (or lack thereof) yet been added to this article? 173.88.246.138 (talk) 06:13, 26 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

An indian friend of mine just told me that in india Bhang is a muslim prayer —Preceding unsigned comment added by 164.58.61.74 (talk) 20:04, 27 August 2009 (UTC)[reply]

As far as I know, bhang is consumed mostly by Hindus. Generally Muslims tend to avoid any intoxicant as it is considered haram. However, there are some reports that Sufi saints have used Ganja (not bhang in particular) for religious purpose. But bhang mainly is used by Hindus in the context of religious prayers. ShellPandey (talk) 05:20, 23 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Bleach? Really? -- Cimon Avaro on a pogo-stick 00:51, 29 Jul 2003 (UTC)

No. Happy? Graft 01:14, 29 Jul 2003 (UTC)

I wouldn't go that far. Satisfied, yes.

I've talked to quite a few Hindu friends about bhang. More than a few seem to think that it is made with alcohol and not cannabis. Although my parents generation most definately had made it cannabis. So has the global marijuana prohibition caused alcohol to be substituted in recent times? I know that for the most part it's still made with cannabis though.

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i added a link for hot-buttered bhang, its a different recipe, if i am not allowed to add it please let me know and i'll remove the link. Chq 04:50, 17 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I changed 'Northern / North India' to simply India because Bhang and Cannabis in general is famous throughout India - even in the extreme south, such as the state of Kerala - one renowned for Bhang. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.14.224.100 (talk) 23:35, 1 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The article just says that it's a derivative of the female canabis plant and then goes on to say how it's used in drinks. What kind of derivative? How is it made?

Bhang is an edible concoction of the Cannabis plant made specifically out of the leaves. ShellPandey (talk) 05:21, 23 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The section title seems to have nothing to do with its description (or vise-versa).--gnomeselby (talk) 10:10, 23 September 2008 (UTC) This section also explores anti-Western sentiment, which does not appear to be related to the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.161.19.148 (talk) 12:58, 16 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The article says, bhang is believed to cure fever, dysentery and sunstroke, to clear phlegm, quicken digestion, appetite, cure speech imperfections and lisping, give alertness to the body. My grandmother gave me a little whiskey to settle my sick stomach when I was a boy; it was diluted by hot water, and sweetened. Is bhang given to children for ailments in India, or only adults? — O'Dea 17:08, 10 November 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi everyone, I fail to see why Persian "bhanga" is included here when "bhang" itself is a word of Sanskrit origin and not a Persian derivative or loanword. Cannabis is after all consumed in many geographic locations and I doubt we'd want to include what it's called in every one of those locales. Any opinions? Talayee (talk) 16:56, 30 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Right, so it's been three days, I guess I'll just edit it myself. Talayee (talk) 12:56, 2 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

For later addition:

Official drink:

• the Indian Express: Bhang, the drink patronised by Lord Shiva is the same drink with which Amitabh Bacchan tried wooing Rekha on screen in the ever green song Rang Barse in Silsila, it is also the official drink of Holi.

• India.com: For many of those celebrating Holi, the festival of colours is incomplete without a glass of flavoured Bhang. This traditional Holi beverage, made out of cannabis, is an indispensable part of the festivities.

Other mentions:

• TIME the drug has a long history of use in the country, tied to certain ecstactic rituals of both Muslims and Hindus in the subcontinent. During Holi, a Hindu spring festival of color, bhang has long been traditionally mixed into a delicious concoction of milk, sugar, spices and almonds and imbibed by all.

• Yahoo: Over the years, Bollywood films and songs have touched upon bhang intake and its effects in various ways.

• IE It's common: The neighbourhoods of the capital erupted into celebrations. Elders hugged, laughed, drank 'thandai' -- an intoxicant made of 'bhang' or cannabis -- and offered sweet gujiyas to visitors.

• My Bangalore Holi is celebrated on “Phalgun Purnima” day, the last full moon day of lunar calendar. People enjoy the day by applying colorful abeer and gulal on each other’s face, throwing them in the air as well as having thandai or bhang.

• The Huffington Post, in its coverage of Holi, says this in its second paragraph: Holi celebrations are particularly riotous in India as social rules are relaxed. Colored water is squirted on passers-by, and people are dunked into muddy water. Many people consume bhang, an intoxicating drink made from the female cannabis plant.

• Atlantic bhang—cannabis leaves that are crushed, mixed into drinks and sweets, and often served during Hindu holidays like Holi... it’s one day of the year when consuming marijuana is socially acceptable. There are even Bollywood songs extolling bhang’s virtues...

• TOI Legend has it that Lord Shiva loved to guzzle bhang, and hence the tradition of mixing bhang on this crazy day of colours. petrarchan47tc 04:54, 7 April 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Hey guys, I have added several additional citations wherever I found "citation needed". Furthermore, I added citations where none were provided as well. There is only one place where I was unable to find a citation. I did find another webpage which seems to be where the content has been picked up almost word for word (or the other way around, I can't tell). This is that page.

Since almost all citation issues have been resolved, I was wondering if I can go ahead and remove the "additional citations are required" template. I went through the guidelines and since the issue has been adequately resolved, I think now's the time to remove it. Wanted to post once on the talk page for opinions.

Thanks! ShellPandey (talk) 05:39, 23 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]