Smokeable herbal blends to make at home

 

It's no secret that a lot of people smoke whether it’s cigarettes, black and mild, backwoods or weed etc. according to Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults in the United States | Smoking and Tobacco Use | CDC 49.2 million US adults reported current tobacco product use, which is 1 in every 5 Americans. People smoke for a variety of different reasons whether it’s to relax after a stressful day at work, or it’s just something they enjoy.

Smoking can easily become addictive because it forces the brain to release serotonin which results in the feeling of pleasure, nicotine is a highly addictive substance and can quickly become dangerous. In this article we will explore some safer options and fun DIY blends.

 The side effects of cigarette smoking are no secret with the main ones being cancer of the lungs, throat or mouth and even death. Even with this knowledge a lot of people still choose to indulge, and this article is in no way to shame these people. This article is for everyone, whether you are someone who wants to quit or find an alternative or you’re just someone who wants to try something new and fun to enhance your smoke session.

Did you know that outside of cannabis and tobacco plants there are a lot of other safe to smoke plants with reduce side effects and less effects on your health even in the long run?

 Before I proceed, I want to clarify that smoking no matter what, introduces dangerous toxins to the body and more importantly to the lungs, I am also not a medical professional, and this is all from doing my own research and experimenting with these herbs on my own.

In ancient history smoking herbs was used for a lot of different things including religion, in ceremonies, rituals, prayers, spiritual practices and most importantly for medicinal purposes. These include but aren’t limited to; lavender, damiana, blue lotus, Mugwort, red raspberry leaf, echinacea, Gotu kola, mullein, St john’s-wort, yarrow, Chamomile, rose, calendula, horsetail, etc.

I will be listing my favorite blends including how to make them, where to find the herbs and a guide to making your own once you feel comfortable doing so.

A blend consists of 3 components these are

1.    Base

2.    Supporting herbs

3.    Flavoring herbs

Base herbs are usually fluffy and airy and are what gives the blend its body and help combine all the other herbs together. They will also give your blend a smooth feel. These include but are not limited to Raspberry leaf, Mugwort, Mullein etc. Base herbs usually make up around 40-60% of your blend.

Supporting herbs are herbs that enhance the effects of your blend and work alongside your base herbs. This is where you want to be specific in what you want to accomplish with your blend. These herbs are often beneficial to your health with properties such as anti-inflammatory, healing, and mood enhancing. These include but are not limited to chamomile, gotu kola, yarrow, blue lotus, echinacea, marshmallow root, damiana, mullein, skullcap etc. These make up about 20-40% of your blend.

Flavoring herbs are exactly as named they give your blend an amazing taste these include but aren't limited to, lavender, peppermint, rose etc. These make up no more than 10% of your blend.

Here is my all-time favorite blend:

My ultimate relaxation blend

Base herbs: raspberry leaf, damiana, mugwort

Supporting herbs: chamomile, yarrow, echinacea, gotu kola, holy basil, mullein

Flavoring herbs: lavender, peppermint, rose

Mood enhancer/ Libido (sex) enhancer blend

Base herb: Damiana, raspberry leaf, mullein

Supportive herbs: Skullcap, St john’s wort, passionflower, ashwagandha, holy basil

Flavoring herbs: Rose, lavender

To make your own blend I suggest starting with one herb per category and playing around with switching them out until you get familiar with the basics and figure out what works for you.

 Follow this simple rule of measurements

Base: 3 Tbsp

Supportive herb: 2 Tbsp

Flavoring herb: 1 Tbsp

you can find all herbs listed on amazon in its dried form.

Thank you so much for reading this and happy toking!