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Fatal 'Bhang' poisoning.

B D Gupta1, C B Jani, P H Shah

  • 1Forensic Medicine Dept., MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujrat, India.

Medicine, Science, and the Law
|November 6, 2001
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A young adult with a history of heart disease died within 24 hours of consuming Bhang, an Indian hemp preparation. This rare fatality highlights potential risks, especially for individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Bhang, a preparation of Cannabis sativa, is traditionally consumed in India, particularly during religious festivals like ShivRatri.
  • Gujarat, a dry state, relaxes Bhang consumption laws for ShivRatri, leading to its use.
  • Cannabis sativa preparations are common in many parts of India, with Bhang being a widely consumed form.

Observation:

  • A 25-year-old male with a history of rheumatic heart disease and prior open-heart surgery consumed Bhang.
  • The individual experienced a fatal outcome within 24 hours of Bhang consumption.
  • The consumed Bhang bolus was approximately 1-2 grams mixed in water.

Findings:

  • Fatality associated with Bhang consumption is exceptionally rare.
  • The case suggests a potential link between Bhang consumption and adverse cardiovascular events in susceptible individuals.

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  • Pre-existing rheumatic heart disease and previous cardiac surgery may have contributed to the fatal outcome.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering individual health status, particularly cardiovascular health, when assessing the risks of Bhang consumption.
    • Further research into the cardiovascular effects of Cannabis sativa preparations is warranted.
    • Healthcare providers should be aware of potential risks associated with Bhang, especially in patients with heart conditions.