But, consuming bhang has its own perils. It can cause nausea, headache and dehydration. Thus, one should be cautious while consuming bhang. It spreads at a rapid rate in the body, so when used in moderation and in combination with other medicines, it can work wonders. Ayurvedic practitioners still prescribe it in limited amounts. Though there is no scientific backing but bhang has been used as a herb to cure diseases from ages.
Bhang activates bodily functions, thus the hangover caused by bhang is quite different from alcohol hangover.
Here are some tips and precautions you should follow to have a happy Holi!
– Before you consume bhang in any form, make sure your stomach is full.
– Eat less of fried and heavy food. Such foods worsen the after-effects of bhangover.
– Keep yourself hydrated so that the toxins flush out of your body.
– Eat vitamin C rich foods and have lemon water. It will help in getting rid of nausea.
– Have a glass of jasmine or rose flavoured herbal tea.
– You can have a glass of fresh milkshake, banana will scare away nausea.
– Do not take painkillers to cure headache caused by bhang over. It can be harmful, especially if you are suffering from any medical condition.
– To detox post bhang, eat fresh salad, fruits and fresh juices. Fibre from fresh foods helps in cleaning out the toxins from the body.
– Taking laxatives can also be helpful.
– A cup of black tea/coffee helps in suppressing the bhang’s effects in the brain.
– A refreshing bath with lukewarm water can be helpful too in soothing the nerves and relieving headache.
– If the hangover is causing too much trouble, just relax for a bit. Give yourself some time away from the noise and light. Sleeping is a good remedy for battling any such hangover.
Tip
People suffering from high blood pressure and heart problems should never consume bhang.
