I was gifted some Indian Warrior herb (Pedicularis densiflora) from an herbalist friend of mine. I plan on trying it smoked and in tea but wanted to hear other people's experiences with it. Very excited to try it out!

I was bored and kind of craving a cigarette but I’m trying to quit and it was late so I ended up taking all the tobacco out and just filling it with this. It burned pretty much like a normal cigarette (maybe a little quicker) and overall I enjoyed it. Is there anything I should be concerned about? (Besides the fact that it’s ground up tea I remember someone saying something about how that’s particularly bad for you) should I do it again or is it unsafe? Also were can I find actual herbs to smoke rather than teas?

I don’t care particularly about the taste because i would be mixing it with other things, but im curious if it is smokable because I have a good amount of it. Thank you!

Heey everyone! I am just new here and happy to have access to so much information about smoking different plants. One plant that I know about is missing in all your post and comments though, which suprises me. The sweet woodruff, galium odoratum, is native to Europe and can be used for teas. I have tried to smoke it, but because I do not smoke tobacco regurlary, it is too heavy for me. I asked some regular tabacco smokers to try it and they liked it. The only source I have is my grandmothers little herbal book, it specifically mentions it can be used for people who want to quit smoking. Hope this helps people who have been long waiting & searching for an alternative and didn't find one.

Hii herbal smokers, anyone tried to smoke olive leaves? I have some by chance, they are dried. I know I can make tea of them, but could I smoke them and live to tell the tale after? 🕊️

Does anyone know where I can get genuine blue Lotus in Canada?

Today I put some Klip Dagga in a joint with Peppermint to soften the taste, I used a rolling machine. This definitely acts on one of the cannabinoid receptors, it felt like a weak weed high. I felt a bit dissociated from my surroundings and enjoyed life more, my ears also felt a bit more sensitive to sounds and music. Vision was also more 3d. The "high" doesn't last very long but I felt the numbness in my body long enough. I feel it's stronger than even genuine Blue Lotus. I see myself smoking this again in the future, haven't tried Klip Dagga as a tea yet but I heard you feel more of the effects when smoking.

I’m new to smoking herbs, I want the yummiest mix ever. I want a mix that tastes really good, any mix suggestions? I want something really yummy ooooooo

Looking to start branching out a bit more and making my own herbal blends to mix w/ weed. I’ve already gathered some good filler herbs (like mullein and blue lotus) and was hoping for some minty recommendations!

Currently I smoke mullein, sage, lavender, peppermint and rose. Typically mixed with marijuana. I have a few options on hand though I am not sure if they are safe to smoke?

- Rosemary

- Mugwort

- Yarrow

- Holy Basil

- Blue Lotus

- Tyme

- Bay Leaves

Are any of the ones I listed smokable? Or are there ones you highly suggest to try?

I do smoke solely herbal blends sometimes, meaning no marijuana. So please do include some blends you have come up with!

Quit smoking bud, but still wanted to partake in the upcoming holiday. Excited to try this.

i plan to get some seeds but idk which can give a promising results?

also want it to be legal so it wouldnt get stuck or blocked on border since my country isnt EU. Ive read about wild dagga and marihuanilla but still i want to know from experts. Some that give good sensation or just that fixes up your whole day when smoked.

I’m currently looking for herbal alternatives for smoking. I have tried several herbs such as mullein, red raspberry, chamomile, lotus and catnip but either don’t like the taste/ smoke quality, or the effects. I have quite severe dpdr/ anxiety, and the only thing I enjoy smoking nowadays are hash spliffs. I’m up for blends but considering I have gone through many herbs, I would rather stick with one or a handful of them in a mix. I have considered Damiana and wild dagga but I’m not sure whether they’d be good for my state.

I’ve been putting together a harm reduction tier list for 73 herbs people sometimes use for recreational smoking.

I’ve got each herb labeled by what role it plays in a blend: Base for smoother filler herbs, Effect for the ones you actually feel, and Aroma for flavor and scent. Then I broke them into three safety tiers.

🔴 Red means avoid inhaling it entirely or that it is redundant and does not add much to the blend. Some of these are the ones tied to toxicity, carcinogens, or more serious respiratory harm.

🟠 Orange means heavy caution. These are stronger, more questionable, under researched for inhalation, or just have enough gaps in the data that I do not feel good treating them as confidently safe.

🟡 Yellow means relatively lower risk. Still not lung safe, still not something I would call harmless, but probably the better options if someone is going to smoke herbs regardless.

🟢 Green means these are the herbs I’ve personally researched and ultimately trust for use in experimental blends, drawn from the safest options of tier yellow and a select few from tier orange. These represent the best options available within this harm reduction framework. Personally, I would stick with these overall and probably avoid everything else. Proceed with caution!

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Within each tier, I ranked them from most concerning at the top to least concerning at the bottom based on my research. I also included scientific names so everything is clear and there is less room for confusion.

I am looking for input, pushback, corrections, or herbs I might have missed. This is supposed to be a living reference that gets refined over time, not some final definitive word on the subject.

Base

The main body of the blend. It keeps things smooth, fills out the bowl, and tones down stronger herbs.

Effect

The stuff you actually feel. These herbs do the relaxing, sedating, mood shifting work.

Aroma

The flavor and smell layer. It makes the mix taste better and feel more “ritualistic” without being the main thing hitting me.

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🔴 Red tier — avoid for inhalation / undesirable / redundant

1.  Datura — Datura stramonium (Effect)

2.  Lobelia Herb — Lobelia inflata (Effect)

3.  Opium Poppy — Papaver somniferum (Effect)

4.  Salvia — Salvia divinorum (Effect)

5.  Broom — Cytisus scoparius (Effect)

6.  Calamus Root — Acorus calamus (Effect)

7.  Sassafras Bark — Sassafras albidum (Effect)

8.  Kratom — Mitragyna speciosa (Effect)

9.  Tobacco — Nicotiana tabacum (Effect)

10. Coltsfoot — Tussilago farfara (Effect)

11. Kanna — Sceletium tortuosum (Effect)

12. Wireweed — Sida acuta (Effect)

13. Warrior’s Plume — Pedicularis densiflora (Effect)

14. Wild Lettuce — Lactuca virosa (Effect)

15. Hasana — Cestrum nocturnum (Aroma)

16. Forget-me-nots — Myosotis spp. (Aroma)

17. Uva Ursi Leaf — Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Effect)

18. Nutmeg — Myristica fragrans (Aroma)

19. Elephant’s Head — Pedicularis groenlandica (Effect)

20. California Poppy — Eschscholzia californica (Effect)

21. St. John’s Wort — Hypericum perforatum (Effect)

22. Yerba Maté — Ilex paraguariensis (Effect)

23. Cassia Bark — Cinnamomum cassia (Aroma)

24. Cinnamon Bark — Cinnamomum verum (Aroma)

25. Cloves — Syzygium aromaticum (Effect/Aroma)

26. Angelica Root — Angelica archangelica (Effect/Aroma)

27. Star Anise — Illicium verum (Aroma)

28. Tarragon — Artemisia dracunculus (Aroma)

29. Hyssop — Hyssopus officinalis (Effect/Aroma)

30. Holy Basil / Tulsi — Ocimum tenuiflorum (Effect/Aroma)

31. Oregano — Origanum vulgare (Aroma)

32. Sumac — Rhus coriaria (Aroma)

33. Marigold Petals / Tagetes — Tagetes spp. (Aroma)

34. Licorice Root — Glycyrrhiza glabra (Aroma/Effect)

35. Ginger — Zingiber officinale (Aroma)

36. Meadowsweet — Filipendula ulmaria (Aroma/Effect)

37. Willow — Salix spp. (Aroma/Effect)

38. Rosemary — Rosmarinus officinalis (Aroma)

39. Thyme — Thymus vulgaris (Aroma)

40. Wormwood Herb — Artemisia absinthium (Effect)

🟠 Orange tier — heavy caution, questionable or under researched, be overly wary

1.  Ginkgo Biloba Leaf — Ginkgo biloba (Effect)

2.  Ashwagandha — Withania somnifera (Effect)

3.  Bay Bean — Canavalia rosea (Effect)

4.  Valerian — Valeriana officinalis (Effect)

5.  African Dream Root — Silene capensis (Effect)

6.  Motherwort — Leonurus cardiaca (Effect)

7.  Guamura — Cecropia mexicana (Effect)

8.  Red Lotus — Nymphaea rubra (Effect)

9.  Sinicuichi — Heimia salicifolia (Effect)

10. Calea Zacatechichi — Calea ternifolia (Effect)

11. Shepherd’s Purse — Capsella bursa-pastoris (Effect)

12. Maconha Brava — Zornia latifolia (Effect)

13. Sarsaparilla Root — Smilax spp. (Effect)

14. Wild Dagga — Leonotis leonurus (Effect)

15. Egyptian Blue Lotus Petals — Nymphaea caerulea (Effect)

16. Yarrow — Achillea millefolium (Effect)

17. Gotu Kola — Centella asiatica (Effect)

18. Blue Vervain — Verbena hastata (Effect)

19. Jasmine Leaf — Jasminum officinale (Aroma)

20. Dried White Sage Leaf — Salvia apiana (Effect/Aroma)

21. Dried Mugwort Herb — Artemisia vulgaris (Effect)

22. Wood Betony — Stachys officinalis (Effect)

23. Lady’s Mantle — Alchemilla vulgaris (Effect)

24. Milk Thistle — Silybum marianum (Effect)

25. Burdock — Arctium lappa (Effect)

26. Cowslip Flowers — Primula veris (Effect)

27. Primrose Leaves — Primula vulgaris (Effect)

28. Passionflower Herb — Passiflora incarnata (Effect)

29. Dried Catnip Leaf — Nepeta cataria (Effect)

🟡 Yellow tier — relatively lower-risk (still not lung-safe)

1.  Marijuana — Cannabis sativa (Effect)

2.  Hemp — Cannabis sativa spp. (Effect)

3.  Stinging Nettle Herb — Urtica dioica (Base)

4.  Damiana — Turnera diffusa (Effect)

5.  Hops — Humulus lupulus (Effect)

6.  Red Clover — Trifolium pratense (Effect)

7.  White Horehound — Marrubium vulgare (Effect)

8.  Skullcap Herb — Scutellaria lateriflora (Effect)

9.  Hawthorn — Crataegus spp. (Effect)

10. Chamomile Flowers — Matricaria chamomilla (Effect)

11. Yerba Santa — Eriodictyon californicum (Aroma/Effect)

12. Chrysanthemum — Chrysanthemum morifolium (Aroma) (allergy note: avoid with ragweed/aster sensitivity)

13. Marjoram — Origanum majorana (Aroma)

14. Lemon Balm — Melissa officinalis (Aroma/Effect)

15. Cardamom Seed Pod Shells — Elettaria cardamomum (Aroma)

16. Linden Flower — Tilia europaea (Aroma)

17. Linden Leaf — Tilia europaea (Base/Aroma)

18. Rooibos — Aspalathus linearis (Base/Aroma)

19. Seedless Rosehips — Rosa canina (Base/Aroma)

20. Blue Butterfly Pea Flower — Clitoria ternatea (Aroma)

21. Jasmine Flower — Jasminum officinale (Aroma)

22. Calendula Petals — Calendula officinalis (Aroma)

23. Hibiscus Flowers — Hibiscus sabdariffa (Aroma)

24. Cornflower — Centaurea cyanus (Aroma)

25. Safflower Petals — Carthamus tinctorius (Aroma)

26. Chervil — Anthriscus cerefolium (Aroma)

27. Lemongrass — Cymbopogon citratus (Aroma)

28. Dried Lavender — Lavandula angustifolia (Aroma)

29. Peppermint — Mentha × piperita (Aroma)

30. Spearmint — Mentha spicata (Aroma)

31. Red Rose Petals — Rosa spp. (Aroma)

32. Organic Marshmallow Leaf — Althaea officinalis (Base)

33. Red Raspberry Leaf — Rubus idaeus (Base)

34. Dried Mullein Leaf — Verbascum thapsus (Base)

🟢 Green tier — primary herbs for blends, triple check, and do your own research

1.  Wild Dagga — Leonotis leonurus (Effect)

2.  Egyptian Blue Lotus Petals — Nymphaea caerulea (Effect)

3.  Yarrow — Achillea millefolium (Effect)

4.  Blue Vervain — Verbena hastata (Effect)

5.  Wood Betony — Stachys officinalis (Effect)

6.  Passionflower Herb — Passiflora incarnata (Effect)

7.  Dried Catnip Leaf — Nepeta cataria (Effect)

8.  Yerba Santa — Eriodictyon californicum (Aroma/Effect)

9.  Stinging Nettle Herb — Urtica dioica (Base)

10. Damiana — Turnera diffusa (Effect)

11. Hops — Humulus lupulus (Effect)

12. Red Clover — Trifolium pratense (Effect)

13. White Horehound — Marrubium vulgare (Effect)

14. Skullcap Herb — Scutellaria lateriflora (Effect)

15. Hawthorn — Crataegus spp. (Effect)

16. Chamomile Flowers — Matricaria chamomilla (Effect)

17. Chrysanthemum — Chrysanthemum morifolium (Aroma) (allergy note: avoid with ragweed/aster sensitivity)

18. Marjoram — Origanum majorana (Aroma)

19. Lemon Balm — Melissa officinalis (Aroma/Effect)

20. Cardamom Seed Pod Shells — Elettaria cardamomum (Aroma)

21. Linden Flower — Tilia europaea (Aroma)

22. Linden Leaf — Tilia europaea (Base/Aroma)

23. Rooibos — Aspalathus linearis (Base/Aroma)

24. Seedless Rosehips — Rosa canina (Base/Aroma)

25. Blue Butterfly Pea Flower — Clitoria ternatea (Aroma)

26. Jasmine Flower — Jasminum officinale (Aroma)

27. Calendula Petals — Calendula officinalis (Aroma)

28. Hibiscus Flowers — Hibiscus sabdariffa (Aroma)

29. Cornflower — Centaurea cyanus (Aroma)

30. Safflower Petals — Carthamus tinctorius (Aroma)

31. Chervil — Anthriscus cerefolium (Aroma)

32. Lemongrass — Cymbopogon citratus (Aroma)

33. Dried Lavender — Lavandula angustifolia (Aroma)

34. Peppermint — Mentha × piperita (Aroma)

35. Spearmint — Mentha spicata (Aroma)

36. Red Rose Petals — Rosa spp. (Aroma)

37. Organic Marshmallow Leaf — Althaea officinalis (Base)

38. Red Raspberry Leaf — Rubus idaeus (Base)

39. Dried Mullein Leaf — Verbascum thapsus (Base)

Totals: 40 red, 29 orange, 34 yellow, 39 green. 142 herbs.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

So i recolected the flowers (10) of this plant that has litlle to no research what i found it was it was used for mapuche ceremony and creates some type of werird visuals i wanna know if any one knows abt this plant

Hey everyone,

I’m not a smoker and I don’t use nicotine im looking for a ready rolled herbal smoke with a pleasant natural herbal aroma, no nicotine no tobacco I simply enjoy herbs and their natural scents and I’m looking for something calming relaxing and gently soothing and I’m only interested in actual smoke I’m not into vaping or other alternatives. I’m not into fruity or sweet flavors at all I prefer a clean smooth herbal or floral profile something soft earthy and floral like chamomile lavender or rose.

I’d love to hear your recommendations.

Hey guys, I'm planning to try a new herbal smoking blend for mental clarity and mild relaxation. > My planned ratio is:

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) - 40%

Mugwort (Artemisia princeps) - 30%

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) - 30%

My questions:

Has anyone tried this specific stack? How was the synergy?

Is 40% Sweet Flag too high for smoking?

Does this blend actually help with "brain fog" or is it mostly placebo?

Any tips on the grinding or curing process for the Sweet Flag root would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, where do you guys go to buy herbs to smoke? I got some off of Amazon that said that it was organic, but it would be very helpful and I would be extremely grateful if anyone could recommend where they go to source their herbs.

what could the effects of tobacco, damiana and weed combined be? also damiana and lavender?

I have been looking into trying herbal cigarettes and was wondering if it’s safe to smoke all types of lavender, and how to prepare it.