Our winter Boost herb mix contains the following herbs to help them cope at this difficult time of year: This is the same mix as above but with the added Benefit of Agnus castus specifically for Mares that show signs of Hormone imbalance when in season. Tobacco smoke gives the smoker a smoothness and heaviness to the smoke that many users find is absent in herbal blends. To give your smoking blend more “body,” we recommend the following herbs. Marshmallow Root

To that blend, I may add spearmint and chamomile for something more subtle, and I did see some recipes here that have similar ingredients. These plants produce a powerful minty flavor that varies by species. The menthol in the leaves is a good choice for anyone trying to quit menthol cigarettes. Please be aware that peppermints can be a bit harsh on the throat and should be used moderately. Rose Crumble any leaves or flower petals you are using until they are small. You could also powder them, if you like. If you are using rolling papers, you will need to powder any roots or barks. If you are using a pipe, it’s fine for them to be a little coarser. Ribgrass is a very popular perennial forage herb which is commonly mixed with sheep's parsley, yarrow and burnet to increase diversity and lift trace elements from deep within the soil profile. It can be mixed with regular grassland species to increase grazing quality, and with deep roots it is also popular in mixtures for lighter land. It is also known as Plantain or narrow leaf plantain. A mix including the following herbs known to support circulation, maintain healthy bloodflow and aid mobility:

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Tulsi– supports the mood, energizes and stimulates the mind, sharpens awareness, uplifts mood, supports immune function. It is a powerful adaptogen, helping to regulate hormones and deal with stress. Once you’ve decided on your recipe, you will need to blend the ingredients together. Gently rub your base herbs in your hands to fluff them up so they can help carry the other ingredients. Mullein and red raspberry are both a bit fluffy when dried anyway, and the friction of rubbing them together helps fluff them up even more. Brounstein, Howie. (1995). Herbal Smoking Mixtures. Retrieved from: http://botanicalstudies.net/herbalism/smoking-mixtures/ The ratio of ingredients in your herbal smoking blend is a personal decision. You can start by measuring in parts, like tablespoons, to create a small amount. Keep notes on your recipes so you can recreate the ones you like in larger quantities. Ideally, a base herb is light and fluffy. Mullein, red raspberry, and damiana make good bases (Harmony, 2013). You can also experiment with any combination of the three when you are developing your own recipes. Herbs with a Supportive Role

Red clover is one of the most popularly used true clovers in the UK. Once established it’s capable of rapid growth and shows reasonably good persistence up to three years, although ongoing breeding work is being carried out to increase plant persistence. optional additions: 1/4 cup valerian root, 1 tablespoon lavender, 1 tablespoon rose petals or buds, 1/2 cup oat straw, 1 teaspoon stevia (for sweetness) The Herbal Ley is a vital part of the long term approach at Balcaskie Estate to drastically reduce inputs and manage the farm in a more natural way. The diverse clover rich sward is a key part of this, when combined with our mob grazing approach, it offers the ability to build organic matter, improve soil fertility, fix nitrogen and extend the grazing season. We are already seeing the benefit of improving our organic matters with better resilience in the extremely wet and dry parts of this season. Spritz with enough water and honey to moisten and store the mix in a tin or glass jar with a lid. The amount of water you need will depend on how dry the herbs are. If you accidentally get things too wet, leave the lid off overnight for some of the water to evaporate. It provides a licorice-like taste and light smoke. It’s also good for relieving digestive issues like heartburn. Optional – Herbs for adding More Body to Your BlendA fourth category, herbs used for adding body, can make the smoke more like a tobacco smoke by adding “weight” or other characteristics to the smoking blend. While there are many herbs one can smoke, we also wanted to introduce the concept of vaping herbs for some… Let me tell you a little about it, and about the gift of twenty tasty herbal tea blend recipes given to me by the magazine’s editor, Tina Sams, after I explained my desire to learn and write about good-tasting herbal tea recipes. Below, we will take a look at the anatomy of modern herbal smoking blends and how to make your own. Modern Herbal Smoking Blends Whether used to help or to harm, there are over 1500 plants that have been documented for use as smoke at some point in the past. Uses for these plants varied widely. They were used for repelling insects, for supporting the health of the lungs, for veterinary needs, to balance or influence the emotions, or even as weapons during warfare.

Tobacco smoke has a certain heaviness and smoothness to it that is sometimes missing in herbal mixtures. A similar “body” to your herbal blend can be created by adding barks and astringent herbs. Sheeps parsley is a common forage herb, usually mixed with ribgrass, yarrow and burnet to increase diversity and lift trace elements from deep within the soil profile. It can be mixed with regular grassland species to increase grazing diversity. Products described here are not for use by or sale to persons under the age of 18. Herbal products & alternatives should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing.Use sausages without their skins to make a Bolognese-style ragu in minutes. You can adjust the level of spice according to how much heat you fancy in this easy meaty pasta dish. Flowering notes. The basic blend includes flowery notes of some sort. Common options include violet flowers, chamomile flowers, dandelion petals, calendula petals, or wild rose petals. Add one part of this herb. Using mixtures of white clover varieties helps to ensure that at least one can tolerate and contribute to what ever management regime is being imposed at a given time.