Study shows bhang can heal but poses health risks

Marijuana is increasingly being cited for its possible medicinal value. [Courtesy]

Bhang also known as opium, cannabis sativa or marijuana, is currently under investigations by research scientists in several countries notably Israel and the United States, for its potential in treating certain medical conditions.

Popularly referred to by local consumers as weed, bhang is increasingly being cited for its possible medicinal value. Proponents argue that unlike cigarettes, which are strongly linked to premature deaths, bhang is not associated with early death.