Herbal Smoking Mixture
Ingredients~ Mullein, raspberry leaf, mugwort
hyssop, damiana, chamomile, catnip, calendula, peppermint, lobelia. 1oz (28g) *Each bag will come with a free packet of rolling papers.
*All ingredients are organic, sustainably or locally sourced, and ethically wildcrafted.
The Smoking Mixture is a tobacco free blend of loose herbs that provides support for the upper and lower respiratory tract, delivers constituents that affect the mood and nervous system, and possesses antiseptic qualities for overall immunity. Herbal smoking mixtures can be a good alternative for those looking to reduce or quit nicotine, creating ritual, or to recieve benefits through a delivery system that allows the medicinal compounds to be fast acting. Smoking is certainly not for everyone, however, as inhalation of any substance can be potentially irritating to the lungs, and some individuals might be more sensitive.
~Mullein is native to North Africa, Asia, and Europe. Smoking mullein is an ancient folk practice done both ritualistically as well as for it's medicinal properties in many parts of the world including Europe and with North American indigenous people. Mullein has an affinity for supporting healthy lung tissue and is a gentle smoking herb. It is known to help break up congestion, relax airways, soothe the mucosal membrances of the upper respiratory tract, and provide antiseptic properties.
~Raspberry leaf (red) is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and has been used in ceremonial traditions by indigenous traditions for centuries. Smoking the leaf promotes relaxation, possesses anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties, has a pleasant flavor & aroma, and is smooth & fluffy to smoke.
~Mugwort is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa and cosidered a very sacred herb in ancient folk practices for it's spiritual and medicinal properties. In European traditions it was often used as a dream ally, protector and for spiritual journeying. In Traditional Chinese Medicine mugwort was applied as moxibustion (a technique where mugwort is lit on fire allowing the smoke to permeate the skin as well as through inhalation) for reducing inflammation and pain. Other uses of smoking mugwort are nervous system health, promoting calm and relaxation, and for it's support to the respiratory tract as an antispasmodic and antiseptic.
~Hyssop is native to Southern Europe, and the Middle East. It's origins of use date to ancient Greece, Egypt, and Tibet as one of the most powerful ritualistic herbs for cleansing sacred sites. Often burned, hyssop was made into a smudge and used to purify the air from infections as it has antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. Known historically as one of the best respiratory herbs, hyssop expels mucous, soothes sore throats, and calms lung irritation.
~Damiana is native to Mexico, South and Central America, Caribbean, and the United States (Texas). It's historical folk use dates back to the both Mayan and Aztec cultures were damiana was traditionally smoked in spiritual ceremonies to enduce euphoria, heighten consciousness, or induce deeply relaxed states. In Mexico it is used as an aphrodisiac and called "flor de amor” or “flower of love". As a mood lifter it has an affinity for balancing the nervous system, and aids in increasing stamina. Damiana also supports respiratory health and can help reduce coughing, improves digestion, pain relief, and is antifungal and antibacterial.
~Chamomile is native to Europe and Western Asia and in ancient Egypt and Greece was used to expel harmful energy, and promote spiritual balance. When smoked chamomile is soothing to a tense nervous system. It is often used for irritability, hypersensitiveness, nervousness, sleep troubles, stress, and mood disorders. It has mild pain relieving properties due to it's muscle relaxing action. Additionally, smoking chamomile is antispasmodic, antimicrobial, antihistamine, and suppotive to the respiratory tract.
~Catnip is native to Europe and Asia, where it was long used as a tonic, relaxant, and digestive in various folk traditions. It was enjoyed in tea and smoked to calm nervousness, promote restful sleep, for colds and flu, mild pain relief, reducing spasms, soothing the stomach, and for respiratory complaints.
~Calendula is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, West Asia and Europe.
In folk medicine calendula has been used as an anti-inflammatory and for muscular pain. When smoked calendula yields a mild uplifting citrus taste, is supportive to the respiratory tract, has antibacterial and antifungal agents and is soothing to the lungs.
~Peppermint is native to Asia, Europe, North America, South Africa, and Australia. It has a long recorded use in folk traditions and one of the most commonly used medicinal herbs throughout history for it's purification and antiseptic properties. When smoked it helps relax the nervous system while simultaneously uplifting ones mood. As a respiratory herb, it can be helpful to treat colds, coughs and fevers, is a powerful anti-spasmodic, calms the action of the muscles in your digestive tract, and relieve pain.
~Lobelia is native to North America and was used by First Nations people for ceremonial medicine and health ailments. Believed to potentially be affective in physiological cravings for tobacco due to compounds in this herb that bind to the same receptor sites as nicotine. Lobelia is also known for it's calming properties, as a muscle relaxant, and as an expectorant.
*This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.