Bhang is a traditional Indian beverage prepared from the fresh green leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. The plant material is steeped in hot water and drained; then it is repeatedly pounded with warm creamy milk, and strained through a cloth. Bhang is typically served as a sweet dairy drink flavored with nuts and spices — a cannabis lassi. It has been offered for centuries at Hindu religious festivals, particularly those honoring Shiva.
This paper was part of a project presented by my collaborator, Aelia Fortunata, at St. Eligius in November 2023.
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