Aromatherapy is one branch of the herbal sciences that doesn’t get enough attention. Just about every product on the market meant for beauty, hygiene, or the home is scented. Did you know that the scents that you prefer can say a lot about your mood and personality? Aromatherapy is the science of making sense of …
(Update: Despite having no recorded overdoses and no potential for addiction, the DEA has announced plans to elevate Kratom to a schedule 1 controlled substance as of October 1, 2016. Users of the supplement have been speaking out against the decision.) Kratom has been catching on for the past 5 years. More and more people …
There are very few mental health problems that are more stigmatized than psychosis. Although the term psychosis is broad one, it covers some of the most frightening and debilitating psychological symptoms. A person suffering from a psychotic break will often see and hear things that aren’t there, have delusions of grandeur or fear that they …
There’s no doubt that chronic inflammatory diseases kill more people than nearly any other cause. Every disease that ends in -itis is caused by an inflammatory condition. Fortunately there are herbal options out there for anyone who wants to take control of their health and fight inflammation the natural way. The Dangers of Inflammation If …
While stores like Bath and Body Works and Lush offer great skincare products, it’s often difficult to afford them. And during the holiday season, you may feel obligated to buy gifts for others that you can’t necessarily afford. This article is here to teach you how to make a store-quality face scrub for a fraction …
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Sometimes it’s hard to find the right soap. Everyone has different skin, so what works for some people doesn’t work for others. Store-bought products often have more chemicals in them than you can count on both hands. The safest bet would be to make your own! And believe it or not, making your own soap is …
The only thing better than freshly baked brownies is freshly baked brownies full of pot. Cooking with cannabis is a fun and rewarding way to get your buzz. It goes beyond brownies, though. Chefs all over the world are whipping up weed-laced confections. So why not give it a try in your own kitchen? If …
Skullcap/Scullcap is a little blue flower with big benefits. It’s proven to fight inflammation and anxiety, and promotes a heart-healthy lifestyle by reducing cholesterol. It even has applications for people with severe allergies or who suffer from anxiety. If you’re looking for a new herb to add in to your daily regimen, Skullcap could be …
Salvia Divinorum is a psychedelic member of the sage family. Sages are a widespread plant that is extremely easy to grow. While salvia is trickier than some common sages, it’s not hard to grow your own salvia at home. Smokable Herbs took a look at the care and feeding for this fascinating plant and put …
Sometimes called ‘the spirit molecule,’ DMT is a potent short-term hallucinogenic drug. DMT is found naturally in certain plants, and it can either be extracted or brewed into a psychedelic tea called ayahuasca. What Is DMT? The DMT molecule belongs to a class of drugs known as psychedelic tryptamines. They get their name from …
Ayahuasca is a psychedelic drink that’s been brewed and shared by Amazonian shamans for hundreds of generations. It’s a drink that’s prepared using multiple herbs and it causes an intense psychedelic experience, complete with breathtaking hallucinations. Aaron PhilipsAaron Phillips is a writer and journalist based in mid-Michigan. He has been writing for Smokable Herbs since …
In the first part of our guide we covered spore syringes and jar prep. In the second part, we’ll go through everything from incubation to fruiting. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow magic mushrooms, keep reading part two of Smokable Herbs’ guide. Sterilizing and Inoculation Once your substrate is prepared, it can be loaded …