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Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a plant that can grow up to more than 2 meters and it is easy to find around since it grows pretty much everywhere. It can be found in all 50 states of America. Its leafs are fluffy and hairy (which can irritate the throat when drank). Mullein (verbascum thapsus) is a genus of plants containing over two hundred different species. The plants are part of the figwort family and are tall plants with small velvety flowers in an array of colors from white, orange, and red to blue and purple. Some varieties of the Mullein include great mullein, common mullein, white mullein, and golden rod. Mullein has a number of homeopathic uses. It is known for having astringent, sedative, and relaxing properties. It is often used to treat respiratory issues such as asthma and cough or colds. The herb is often gathered wild, rather than farmed. The most commonly used parts of the plant are the leaves and flowers. Mullein has long been used as an herbal remedy for respiratory problems, including asthma. It is often a common herbal remedy for ear infections, especially in people sensitive to normal antibiotic treatments. It is also used to relieve sore throat, cough, and pleurisy. The flowers are the most commonly used part of the plant. Dried and powdered Mullein is often added to smoking blends for its beneficial effects on the respiratory system.
Red Raspberry Leaf Historically, raspberry leaf herbal cigarettes were introduced by the Indians. In addition of treatment, herbal cigarettes were also used in religious rituals and certain events. Raspberry leaf do not contain nicotine so it can be used as an alternative for those who want to stop smoking. Raspberry leaf contains a lot of medicinal compounds such as tannins,flavonoids, ellagic acid,vitamin A, C, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. Raspberry leaf is also useful to overcome various diseases such as diabetes, menstrual disorders, fertility disorders, diarrhea and others. Raspberry is often used as a herbal tea ingredients. Benefits and Effects An alternative for those who want to stop smoking Neutralize poison that had been caused by the nicotine content in tobacco Lowers blood sugar levels Reduce pain in childbirth Increases the fertility for men and women Tighten the skin Sedative and muscle relaxant
Lavender Flower is recognized worldwide for its relaxing effect on the body. It is used in calming depression, hysteria freedom from worries and concerns increases concern for your own well being and health. Relaxes when stressed, tense and mild anxiety. By inhalation, lavender is used as aromatherapy for insomnia, pain, and agitation related to dementia. Lavender flowers are soothing and provide a very gentle and delicious flavor to the blend. Lavender flowers are used in dream pillows to help inspire lucid dreams. We believe that smoking the flowers helps to encourage dreams by relaxing the mind. We use organic certified lavender flowers that are grown in Oregon and are currently looking for a good source of bio-dynamically grown lavender flowers.
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a plant species endemic to Northern Europe, Asia and Alaska and naturalized in North America and has long been used for treating gastric and skin disorders, as a nerve tonic, and as a popular cooking additive. Mugwort smoking used to be popular among sailors looking for an alternative to tobacco, and it was used as a flavoring agent in beer before the discovery of hops (Humulus lupulus). You may be interested in smoking mugwort as a way to improve your dream recall, enhance the vividness of your dreams or reliably achieve lucid dreams, properties for which this aromatic herb is justly famous. People who have trouble falling asleep may also smoke mugwort as an effective herbal aid to help them fall asleep more quickly. In Europe, mugwort was believed in medieval times to ward against evil. The fresh plant was often given to travelers as a charm to scare off malevolent spirits and ensure them a safe journey. Roman soldiers frequently placed mugwort in their sandals during long marches to keep their feet from getting tired. Mugwort could be considered a charm in medicinal terms as well: it’s been used in both Eastern and Western herbal medicine for hundreds of years to treat disorders of the skin and digestive tract, as well as a potent calming agent and anxiolytic. Today, mugwort is coming into its own as a herb to facilitate vivid and lucid dreams, especially if you engage in mugwort smoking just before bed. On its own or smoked with another calming herb such as catnip, mugwort smoke can induce feelings of calm and mellowness lasting about 30-60 minutes, without making you feel clouded or “dumb”. Its calming actions alone make mugwort an excellent replacement for tobacco, but mugwort’s effects on deep sleep and dreaming are where things really get interesting. The active compound in mugwort is thujone, an aromatic oil also found in wormwood, the plant used to brew the alcoholic drink absinthe. Consumed orally or by inhaling mugwort herb smoke or aromatic oil, mugwort can improve dream recall and sometimes induce lucid dreams when used shortly before bed. Some people recommend smoking mugwort and taking it as tea simultaneously to enhance its effects, or wrapping fresh mugwort in an aromatic dream pillow so you can inhale its active constituents as you drift off to sleep. Many mugwort users have reported the dream pillow method to be highly effective: the effects kick in as they enter the hypnagogic pre-sleep state, generating sensations of floating or rising upward that can translate into a lucid dream or even an out of body experience!
Calendula Petals & Flowers are known to bring better dreams while you sleep. Bear, the originator of the blend, believes that Calendula flowers also help to remember dreams more clearly. Lucid dreaming is an art whereby the dreamer attempts to stay conscious while dreaming. Calendula may just be the magical medicine to help get you there. However, unlike a calendula tea or salve, we carefully remove only the delicate flower petals from the calendula for this blend. These flowers embody the lightest and most ethereal part of Calendula’s qualities. The bright orange and vibrant flower petals actually help to create a fully balanced smoke blend that burns evenly and tastes smooth and delicious.
Lobelia is a very strong muscle relaxant and tranquilizer that should not be mixed with any other pharmaceutical tranquilizers or alcohol. It also is an expectorant. As an added bonus it is an alternative that increases your body’s own natural defense mechanisms. All this makes it ideal as an herb to stop smoking with. Your body sees Lobelia’s main ingredient, lobeline, as nicotine. Certain receptors in your body are waiting to be filled with nicotine and so you feel nicotine fits. Lobeline is the same shape as nicotine and fits into these receptor sites, fooling your body into thinking you’ve been smoking Tobacco. Lobeline, however, is not addictive when used properly for the short term. The prescription chewing gums that doctors prescribe to quit smoking have lobeline as the main ingredient. We only use a very small amount of lobelia in the smoke blend as it is quite a potent herb, so a little goes a long way.
Vanilla is a very old herb dating back to the age of the Aztecs in ancient Mexico. According to Totonac mythology, the tropical orchid was born when Princess Xanat, forbidden by her father from marrying a mortal, fled to the forest with her lover. The lovers were captured and beheaded. Where their blood touched the ground, the vine of the tropical orchid grew. Our 100% organic fair trade vanilla powder is made from raw ground up vanilla beans. The powder contains a small amount of volatile oils that, when combusted, contribute to the overall floral and flavorful aroma of the Bear Blend. Although we only use a dash in each tin, the vanilla weaves the other flavors together perfectly.
Passion Flower Herbalists have a high regard for the soothing properties of passionflower and recommend it as a general nerve tonic to treat nervous stress, anxiety, depression & insomnia. Passionflower is used to gently relax the mind/body to prepare for a more restful nights sleep as it interacts positively with the nervous system. Many have found it to be effective for alcohol, drug and nicotine addiction withdrawal. For alcohol addiction some use in conjunction with Kudzu Root. For nicotine, people say its best with Lobelia. Used widely in Europe and the US for its effects, the Peruvians also used the flower as a sedative.
