Traditional Botanicals for Smoking & Steeping
Herbs and botanicals have been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years in cuisine, medicine and recreation. Recreationally, tobacco and cannabis are the most relevant smoking herbs today, but have you ever wondered what other herbs are smoked? We've outlined some of the most common herbs for smoking and sipping, based on their traditional uses and studied effects.
Blue Lotus
BOTANICAL NAME: Nymphaea Caerulea
SMOKE: Mild sedative and calming euphoria.
SIP: Anti-anxiety, aphrodisiac, traditionally used to practice lucid dreaming.
Cannabis / Hemp
BOTANICAL NAME: Cannabis Sativa
SMOKE: THC provides a heady euphoria, lasts 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.
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.
Lion's Tail
BOTANICAL NAME: Leonotis Leonurus
SMOKE: Slight giddiness, mental clarity, mildly calming.
SIP: May relieve muscular cramps, ease headaches.
Jasmine
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, adds body and slightly sweet taste.
SIP: Promotes relaxation, may ease digestive issues, and support pain relief.
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.
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.
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.
Raspberry Leaf
BOTANICAL NAME: Rubus Idaeus
SMOKE: Commonly used as a tobacco replacement, adds body and slightly sweet taste.
SIP: Supports menstruation and uterus health.
