I would love a recipe from da chef bradah!
Bhang is a drink consumed on the Indian sub continent during the festival of Holi. Some preparations include alcohol however I believe the more traditional recipe will be better for this application.
heres what he'll need:
4oz half n half (for those w a dairy allergy, almond milk will work beautifully)
2oz purified water
1 tsp ghee (clarified butter - no milk solids) or unsalted butter
1-3 grams of sugar leaf
1 Tbsp honey (I like forrest, orange, raspberry or lavender although the more available clover or wildflower will also work.)
His favorite type of tea (sleey time may be a good choice)
muslin or cheese cloth
Prep: Start by adding the half n half and ghee (see technique below) to a tea kettle and bring to a simmer. Add sugar leaf and tea (a bag will work best but a tea ball or free leaf will also work) and simmer (about 180*) for 3-5 minuets. Longer will produce a very peppery flavor. You can drop the heat to 160* and poach the leaves for slightly longer for a slower extraction of cannaboinoids. Strain thru muslin and add water and honey (honey has been shown to increase length of peaceful sleep, no white or brown sugar please!!) and enjoy. Effects can be felt in as little as 15 minuets and last for up to 8 hours.
Ghee (clarified butter)
1 stick unsalted butter
Prep: warm butter in small pan over low heat until melted. Use a smell spoon to skim off milk solids that have formed on top of the liquid. Pour into a container and chill.
At this point I feel compelled to suggest that your friend pick up a book on meditation (or as it is often called, sitting). Here is a short excercize that can help to clear the mind in preparation for sleep.
Begin by sitting in seyza (feet underneath you toes pointing backwards. Placing a pillow in between your legs and thighs may allieavate some of the pain felt in the ankles and knees, although u don't want to be so comfortable that you drift... Some discomfort is the goal and helps the mind focus on releasing pain from the body) find a point between the floor and your nose, look at this point and release the gaze. Be mindful of your surroundings but do not focus on anything. Do not close your eyes. Push the toung to the roof of your mouth to activate your chi. Breath through your nose to your tan tien (a point two inches below your belly button also a point of chi). See your breath as white smoke swirling in through your nose and filling your core. Exhale the smoke back out from your core first, ending in your head. Inhale on a four count, exhale on a four count. Follow the breath. Don't think, don't try not to think, just sit. At your halfway point open the eyes and raise the gaze to a level plain. Breath in through the nose and exhale through the mouth, just sit. To finish sharpen the gaze to a point of clarity and rise from your sitting position.
This is an excerpt from an acient Chinese meditation used to focus the mind. You can sit for longer and longer periods of time. I suggest at least 15 mins before bed to calm the body and 15 mins in the morning to focus the mind. But starting w 4-5 minuet sessions will get the mind and body used to the practice.
Any questions, feel free to ask.