Bhanga

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions | 1997 | 201 words | Copyright

Bhanga or bhang. A narcotic (cannabis sativa) used in India to assist divination and produce ecstatic states. According to Atharva Veda 9. 6. 15, it is one of the five kingdoms of plants ruled by Soma.

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