Arshdeep Singh on Instagram: "Science behind afeem ☠️ Afeem (Opium) works on opioid receptors in the brain and reduces pain. Historically, very small doses were used in medicine, but intoxication is not encouraged in Sikhi. Some people say it “thins the blood”, but that’s a myth. What actually happens is vasodilation — blood vessels relax and widen. The blood itself does not become thin. Instead of fighting with each other over these topics, it’s better to spend that time reading Gurbani and improving ourselves. Let’s promote bhai-chara, knowledge, and understanding. #Sikhi #HealthEducation #Afeem #ScienceVsMyth #PunjabiEducation"
35K likes, 443 comments - peducation_ on March 6, 2026: "Science behind afeem ☠️
Afeem (Opium) works on opioid receptors in the brain and reduces pain. Historically, very small doses were used in medicine, but intoxication is not encouraged in Sikhi.
Some people say it “thins the blood”, but that’s a myth. What actually happens is vasodilation — blood vessels relax and widen. The blood itself does not become thin.
Instead of fighting with each other over these topics, it’s better to spend that time reading Gurbani and improving ourselves.
Let’s promote bhai-chara, knowledge, and understanding.
#Sikhi #HealthEducation #Afeem #ScienceVsMyth #PunjabiEducation".
