11 Traditional Botanicals for Smoking and Steeping

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Herbs and botanicals have been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years in cuisine, medicine and recreation. Whether it has been for relieving stress, pain, or even hightening sexual experiences, natural botanics have always held quite the power, and our ancestors did not fail to take advantage of it. It truly wasn’t until the monetization of mass medicine that herbal remedies were discredited, or even criminalized (ring ring cannabis!). Recreationally, tobacco and cannabis are the most relevant smoking herbs today, but have you ever wondered what other herbs are smoked? Whether you want to smoke them as is, or mix and match with your favorite capital-H Herb, we’ve outlined some of the most common herbs for smoking and sipping, based on their traditional uses and studied effects.

BLUE LOTUS FLOWER

BOTANICAL NAME:
Nymphaea Caerulea

SMOKE:
Mild sedative and calming euphoria.

SIP:
Anti-anxiety, aphrodisiac, traditionally used to practice lucid dreaming.

Found in our:
Blue Lotus Thai Stick Blunt, Airplane Mode Blend, Airplane Mode Spliffs

CANNABIS / HEMP

BOTANICAL NAME:
Cannabis Sativa

SMOKE:
THC provides a heady euphoria, lasting a few hours. CBD balances the THC experience and can soften its effects.

SIP:
THC provides head and body high, lasts 5-6 hours. CBD balances the THC experience and can soften its effects, may provide pain relief, and ease anxiety.

Physiological effects vary depending on the terpenes present in each strain.

COMMON SAGE

BOTANICAL NAME:
Salvia Officinalis

SMOKE:
Boosts Cognition, promotes cleansing of respiratory congestion.

SIP:
May relieve muscle pain, spasms & contractions, used as an anti-inflammatory.

Found in our:
Muse Herbal Blend, Muse Spliffs

JASMINE FLOWER

BOTANICAL NAME:
Jasminum Officinale

SMOKE:
Mood enhancing.

SIP:  
Promotes liver health and contains antioxidant properties.

LAVENDER

BOTANICAL NAME:
Lavandula angustifolia

SMOKE:
Commonly used as a tobacco replacement, it adds body and slightly sweet taste.

SIP:
Promotes relaxation, may ease digestive issues, and support pain relief.

Found in our:
Airplane Mode Blend, Airplane Mode Spliffs

MULLEIN

BOTANICAL NAME:
Verbascum Thapsus

SMOKE:
Smooth smoke. Great tobacco replacement and base for herbal smoking blends.

SIP:
Helps to remedy coughs and chest congestion.

Found in our:
Muse Blend, Muse Spliffs

PEPPERMINT

BOTANICAL NAME:
Mentha × Piperita

SMOKE:
Cool, menthol dominant taste, freshens the breath. May invigorate and improve energy.

SIP:
Freshens breath. May relieve stress, calm the stomach, and relieve tension.

Found in our:
Muse Blend, Muse spliffs

RASPBERRY LEAF

BOTANICAL NAME:
Rubus Idaeus

SMOKE:
Commonly used as a tobacco replacement, it adds body and slightly sweet taste.

SIP:
Supports menstruation and uterus health.

Found in our:
Car Sex line, Airplane Mode Line, Muse Line

ROSE

BOTANICAL NAME:
Rosa Damascena

SMOKE:
Sweet taste, possesses antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

SIP:
Natural astringent, anti-inflammatory properties and used in menstrual relief.

Found in our:
Airplane Mode Blend, Airplane Mode Spliffs

WHITE SAGE

BOTANICAL NAME:
Salvia Apiana

SMOKE:
Mood-enhancing, promotes relaxation.

SIP:
Used to help clear the throat, lungs, and sinuses of congestion.

Found in our:
Car Sex Blend, Car Sex Spliffs

LION’S TAIL

BOTANICAL NAME:
Leonotis Leonurus

SMOKE:
Slight giddiness, mental clarity, mildly calming.

SIP:
May relieve muscular cramps, ease headaches, and has shown to reduce symptoms of epilepsy.

Found in our:
Car Sex Blend, Car Sex Spliffs

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