Supportive

Supportive – or kicker – herbs can be used to potentiate an herbal blend. These herbs will have a more potent high or medicinal benefits. In order to craft an herbal blend, you will usually want to mix this with a lighter base and flavoring herbs. Kicker herbs constitute roughly 30% of an herbal blend.

Red Lotus

Red lotus flowers

Overview Nymphaea pubescens is a type of flowering aquatic plant that is found in most of Asia, and some parts of Africa. Itgrows happily near abundant water sources, like most types of lotus plants, and can even be grown indoors underthe right circumstances. The Nymphaea Lotus is common as an ornamental plant, grown to the …

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Lobelia inflata

Lobelia inflata

Be aware that Lobelia Inflata is toxic and must be consumed carefully under the care of a medical practitioner. Overview The lobelia inflata is a tall, fuzzy-stemmed plant that grows native through the southeastern portion of Canada, down the east coast, and all the way into Alabama. Native Americans and 19th century doctors used the …

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Herbal Smoking Blends: The Ultimate Guide

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While cannabis is currently crushing prohibition barriers across the United States, more people are getting into smoking fillers and alternatives. Some learns of catnip, damiana, blue lotus and other “legal highs”, and then get naturally curious about herbal smoking blends. The best herbal smoking blends are those which offer a satisfying buzz without the health-damaging …

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Uva Ursi – Bearberry

uva ursi red fruits in nature

Uva Ursi is largely used to treat urinary tract, bladder, and kidney infections. It can also be used to soothe upset stomachs, boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, ease bronchitis, clear up constipation, and to detoxify the body. Native American tribes also smoked the leaves of plant for spiritual purposes

12 Popular Hemp Flowers for Anxiety & Pain Relief

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Hemp flowers are usually praised for their ability to relieve all sorts of pain; back pain, spasm, neuropathic & inflammatory pain, etc. They can also have uplifting effects as well as relaxation properties. It’s not as potent as cannabis, because of the low amount of THC these flowers contain, but it may be just be the next best legal thing.

Skullcap

Scutellaria lateriflora with blurry background

Scullcap is a relaxing, sedative herb that’s occasionally used as a cheap alternative to marijuana. It has a pronounced, tingly body high and smells like marijuana when burned. It’s also useful for reducing anxiety and fighting insomnia.

Salvia divinorum

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Known as ‘diviner’s sage,’ salvia divinorum is a potent psychedelic. It’s typically smoked as a hallucinogen, and causes interesting tactile sensations, enhanced vision, and changes in the perception of sound. Salvia produces intense and slightly dissociative effects.

Blue Lotus – The Exotic Relaxant

Blue Lotus - The Exotic Relaxant | the secret life of the blue lotus

The dried flowers of the blue lotus plant are smoked or steeped in a tea in order to give the user a sense of peaceful relaxation. Blue Lotus is noted for its calming euphoria, aphrodisiac qualities, and sedation.

Catnip

Catnip leaves

Catnip, like many other members of the mint family, can be brewed into teas that help digestion and reduce discomfort. The herb also works as a slight sedative, providing a sense of calm and relaxed tranquility.

Marihuanilla

Marihuanilla | marsh hedge nettle stachys palustris

Dried flower buds and leaves of the marihuanilla plant are used in Eastern medicine as a way to cleanse toxins from the blood and fight infection. It also increases circulation, lowers blood pressure, and can help with clotting issues. Marihuanilla is also mildly intoxicating, reduces anxiety, and causes feelings of relaxation.

Calea Zacatechichi

Calea Zacatechichi | dreamherb

Known as the ‘dream herb,’ the dried flowers and leaves of calea zacatechichi are used to promote lucid dreaming. Calea also helps its users to fall asleep, makes dreams more vivid, and increases feelings of restfulness after waking.

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