You’ll probably need to experiment with the amount of each herb you add to your smoking blend, so start by mixing a small batch, and then alter it as needed until you find your perfect herbal formula. If you want to avoid smoking paper, you can also use a small hand pipe — I’m currently loving the gorgeous pieces sold by Sacred Smoke Herbals. Smokable Herbs Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) or the common mullein is an herb that commonly grows in Europe, northern Africa, and Asia. Because of its medicinal properties, it became popular and was cultivated in America and Australia. This plant grows easily and may become invasive when left unattended. That said if you’re planning to grow this plant on your garden, ensure that you have a plot exclusive for it. When smoked, the natural muscle relaxing-effects of red raspberry leaf can do wonders for relieving pain associated with menstrual cramping. Smoking raspberry leaf is also thought to neutralize the toxic effects of tobacco use and increase feelings of well being.

Oral lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that results in inflammation of the mucosal surfaces of the mouth. It results in lesions and ulcers and can be painful. If you’re dealing with very dry herbs, take the amount you’re planning on smoking (no more, or else you run the risk of moldy herbs) and spread on a clean tea towel. Mist with water until just damp, and then allow the gently reconstituted herbs to air dry for a couple of hours before smoking. Rattanawiwatpong P, Wanitphakdeedecha R, Bumrungpert A, Maiprasert M. Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial. J Cosmet Dermatol 2020;19(3):671-6. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13305. View abstract. If you’re feeling numb lately, smoking mixes using spearmint leaf is what you need. Smoking spearmint will improve your body circulation and relaxes the nerves. At the same time, it also has the ability to improve breathing which makes it particularly useful to those who have weak lungs.Red raspberry leaves contain polyphenols such as tannins and flavonoids. These act as antioxidants in your body and can help protect cells from damage, and are excellent for those looking for an anti-inflammatory diet to support them. 3. Raspberry leaf tea is a great source of iron Mullein is very similar in texture to tobacco, but doesn’t contain any habit-forming nicotine. The smoke from dried mullein is described as being very light and almost tasteless, almost as if you weren’t smoking anything at all. For this reason, many people who enjoy herbal cigarettes like to include mullein as a base herb when making their own smoking blends. Mugwort Wang SY, Jiao H. Scavenging capacity of berry crops on superoxide radicals, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radicals, and singlet oxygen. J Agric Food Chem 2000;48:5677-84.. View abstract. Toxicities/Warnings: Raspberry is generally regarded as safe. Red raspberry leaf is one of the safest of all the uterine/pregnancy tonic herbs. Some sources claim that raspberry leaf can start uterine contractions, but this action is under scientific debate. Introduction

Lobelia, also known as puke weed, is a plant that traditionally grows to eastern North America. There are at least 435 species of lobelia each with their own distinct characteristics. Most of them have been utilized for medicinal purposes. Native Americans used this plant for ceremonies. Aside from this, it’s also used to relieve respiratory ailments and muscle tension. Whether you’re leaning away from tobacco or looking for herbal blends to add to your cannabis joints, navigating the world of smokable herbs can be intimidating. What herbs can you smoke safely? And how do you make good herbal smoking blends? Morillas-Ruiz, J., Zafrilla, P., Almar, M., Cuevas, M. J., Lopez, F. J., Abellan, P., Villegas, J. A., and Gonzalez-Gallego, J. The effects of an antioxidant-supplemented beverage on exercise-induced oxidative stress: results from a placebo-controlled double-blind study in cyclists. Eur J Appl Physiol 2005;95(5-6):543-549. View abstract. For some people, tobacco-free herbal cigarettes can be a helpful intermediary tool when quitting a smoking habit. Benefits of Smoking HerbsPlant Preparations: Herbal infusion, tea, food (fresh, juice, dried), tincture, pills, herbal vinegar

Akbarzadeh, M., Dehghani, M., Moshfeghy, Z., Emamghoreishi, M., Tavakoli, P., & Zare, N. (2015). Effect of Melissa officinalis Capsule on the Intensity of Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms in High School Girl Students. Nursing and Midwifery Studies, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.17795/nmsjournal27001 Explain this: Mugwort is a common herb that's often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has a long history of being used for its medicinal properties. Some people believe that smoking mugwort can induce lucid dreaming. When combined with lemon balm, it can produce a calming effect. Beekwilder, J., Hall, R. D., and de Vos, C. H. Identification and dietary relevance of antioxidants from raspberry. Biofactors 2005;23(4):197-205. View abstract. NB. Anecdotal or historical claims should not be construed as health claims. Always consult a health specialist prior to oral consumption of any herb. Consumption of any herbs might have side effects. How do you make a tea out of Red raspberry leaves ? Puupponen-Pimia, R., Nohynek, L., Hartmann-Schmidlin, S., Kahkonen, M., Heinonen, M., Maatta-Riihinen, K., and Oksman-Caldentey, K. M. Berry phenolics selectively inhibit the growth of intestinal pathogens. J Appl Microbiol. 2005;98(4):991-1000. View abstract.The entire raspberry plant was used by Natives of the Americas to treat a number of illnesses. Raspberry roots, leaves and bark were all used to treat different ailments of the digestive and intestinal tracts. Roots were used to treat diarrhea while raspberry leaf tea was used as a diuretic and to calm nausea and vomiting. 1 Sherson, D., Andersen, B., Hansen, I., and Kjoller, H. Occupational asthma due to freeze-dried raspberry. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2003;90(6):660-663. View abstract. Rolling an herbal cigarette is fairly simple, it just takes a little bit of practice to get the hang of it. Zhang X, Sandhu A, Edirisinghe I, Burton-Freeman B. An exploratory study of red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) (poly)phenols/metabolites in human biological samples. Food Funct 2018;9(2):806-18. doi: 10.1039/c7fo00893g. View abstract. Natural alternative: They are often used as a natural substitute for tobacco in smoking blends, as they do not contain nicotine and are less harmful than most commercial tobacco products.