Holi 2019: Importance of Bhang during the festival of colours; Benefits & Usage Tips

The festival of colours is around the corner and who isn’t excited? One thing that makes Holi incomplete is bhang. The importance of bhang during holi is unmatched.

By Aashna Jain

Updated on Mar 20, 2019 | 03:58 AM IST | 2.9M

Holi is the most favorite festival of almost all Indians. The Holi bhang is always the star of the menu. It adds a different level of fun to the festival. Bhang also has various health benefits. The large public gatherings dancing to the tunes of melodious songs with colours in the air and the presence of bhang make everything perfect. The drink thandai bhang is made of crushed almonds, pistachios, sugar, milk and cannabis plant. Bhang is so synonymous with holi that it has become ‘The Holi Beverage’.

Bhang is said to elevate the spirit of the masses and double up the fun.

The festival of colours

Here are 4 benefits of Bhang during Holi:

Relieves Stress

Who wants to be stressed while playing Holi? Everyone wants to have the best time. Bhang, if consumed in the right amount helps to calm your mind and relieve stress.

Pain Reliever

Exhausted after standing for long hours playing Holi? Bhang soothes the nerve in distress if taken in the right amount. It lets you loosen your body and enjoy to the fullest.

Relieves stress and pain

Cures Skin

Bhang has cooling properties and has been effective in curing sunburn and other skin ailments.

Aids Digestion

Bhang will keep you away from an acid stomach on Holi. You can enjoy the festival without your stomach being a headache for you.

Along with various benefits, bhang can also be bad for you. One must not overlook the fact that if bhang is not taken in the right amount, it can cause complications. You don’t want to be hung over and miss out on all the fun. Therefore, consume it in the right quantity and have the best time.