Exploring Ma'jon: Iran’s Sweet, Herbal Delight

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In Iran, and only in my state, we have something called ma’jon from regions like Birjand and Khusf. It’s actually a sweet, not really a drink, but it’s often referred to as a ‘ma’jon’ because it can also be used to make a drink. Traditionally, it’s made with a mix of herbs and spices like cinnamon, saffron, rosewater, honey, and marijuana. It’s commonly enjoyed in gatherings or special events, and can be both delicious and relaxing, depending on the recipe.

There is mostly two kinds of it, light yellowish green and dark brownish green, there is a picture of both:

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I used the high-pressure steam part of an espresso machine to mix and heat it here,

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but you can do the same thing by boiling water at home and adding these and stirring it constantly untill you get this creamy texture, in fact, you can eat these just like that, but when it dissolves in water and heats up, its real power is released and apart from that it is absorbed faster and easier.
The amount of use varies depending on the quality of the concoction and the person’s dosage, for example, two is enough for my wife, but for me between 6 and 8
It has a sweet and pleasant taste, I like to add some powdered ginseng root to it all the time.

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I can only go off what I can look up. Is cannabis legal in Iran? Says they have low crime rates due to strict punishment for breaking the law. Just curious as to the atmosphere there. And I do not mean weather.
I saw death penalty for Hashish in excess of xx weight. Holy crap Batman.
What is the scoop?

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In Iran, marijuana is not only classified as a narcotic (like crystal meth, methamphetamine, opium, etc.) but also carries the charge of being a political crime. In fact, there are only three things in Iran that are considered both narcotics and political crimes:

  1. Magic Mushrooms: This is the worst offense. Punishments can include torture, flogging, and even disappearance after some time. If you’re not executed, you might be labeled as mentally ill and forced to live with that stigma.
  2. Alcoholic Beverages: Punishments include heavy fines, severe flogging, and imprisonment. If the alcohol is homemade or smuggled (i.e., imported), the court ruling may be even harsher.
  3. Marijuana: This has the least severe political crime charge among the three.

(Note: While some laws might be written differently in certain places, about 80% of Iran’s laws are only on paper and not enforced in practice.)

Now, based on my personal experiences and those of my group with the police, here’s what you can expect:

  • Less than 10 grams: This is considered personal use. You’ll face a fine of 3 to 30 million tomans per gram, a case file will be opened, and you’ll have to sign a commitment at the police station. You’ll also likely receive a severe beating behind closed doors, in addition to flogging.
  • More than 10 grams: The case becomes serious and goes to court. The “Intelligence Organization” (the scariest organization you can imagine) will investigate, considering the possibility that you’re a dealer and that the crime has political implications. Punishments include heavy fines, severe beatings, and long-term imprisonment.
  • More than 300 to 400 grams: This is considered heavy drug trafficking and can result in the death penalty.

However, the outcome can vary depending on connections, bribes, or even your behavior. If you argue or resist, the situation can become much worse. On the other hand, having connections or paying bribes might improve your situation.

Political timing also plays a role. For example, during election periods, laws are often relaxed, and the police may turn a blind eye to minor offenses. But during certain times, like Ramadan or specific weeks when police receive higher rewards for cracking down on crimes and criminals are also punished several times more than normal., they become much stricter. During these times, even small offenses can lead to heavy punishments because the police are incentivized to take action.
By “political crime,” I mean that you are identified as someone acting against the Islamic Republic. Essentially, any action that leads to enlightenment, demands for freedom, mental exploration, or breaking free from the mindset imposed by the government is considered a political crime. It doesn’t necessarily mean you are actually a spy or connected to a specific group or faction.

Those who are genuinely connected to an organization, belong to a specific faction, or purposefully act against the Islamic Republic are usually silenced and killed quietly. No one is ever allowed to claim that such a person even existed!

I just wanted to clarify a bit more about the term “political crime” as I use it.

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Well, cannot :green_heart: that. And I thought Idaho was a tough place for a stoner. Yikes

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Also we don’t have low crime rate, crime is everywhere and everyone is doing something because of two reasons:
Almost everything is illegal.
Life is so hard and everything is messed up people do it for money or in cannabis case we do it to feel pleasure and see our life more beautiful.
So when it’s everywhere, then the reports are going to say it’s low cuz it’s a shame for the government.
Don’t believe anything, it’s like north korea here.

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:joy::broken_heart: sigh

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This part may as well be every major US city. Our state governor was being investigated by FBI and subsequently sent to prison. They caught a local businessman trying to buy appointment to a senate seat from the corrupt governor. In the next election said businessman was elected our new governor.

Crime rates high too. But instead of hiding it they to use as fuel to restrict the rights of law abiding citizens.

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