What Herbs Can You Smoke With Weed?
by JT Fortenberry
When it comes to smoking weed, sometimes straight-up flower can be too much. Sometimes it’s nice to just switch things up.
For the same benefits we smoke cannabis—relaxation, creativity and pain relief, for example—there are other herbs and herbal blends to pinch into your pipe that can unlock new sensations, new flavors and elevate your smoking experience.
What Are Herbal Blends?
Herbal blends are mixtures of various herbs chosen for their taste, smell, and therapeutic benefits. More often than not they come in blends that offer specific effects such as relaxation and creativity. Some of the most common herbs to find in these blends include jasmine, chamomile, mint, sage, echinacea, and lavender, for example.
Should I Mix Herbs With Cannabis?
Whether you deal with anxiety and insomnia or just want a smoother, better tasting smoke, there is a blend to help you out. Adding herbal blends to your bowls can complement and enhance the various effects of the cannabis plant.
Before we jump into the world of herbs to smoke with cannabis, it’s important to know that smoking of any kind carries risk and can potentially have negative side effects. Using organically grown and pesticide-free cannabis and smokable herbs intended for human consumption is a must.
Herbs for Relaxation
If the hustle and bustle of the city has you wired and unable to relax at the end of the day, blends with lavender, lemon balm, and chamomile are ideal options to help the mind and body relax. In fact, many teas are made with a similar combination of herbs to help support better sleep and relaxation. Passionflower is a great flavor enhancer and can also help take things down a notch with its relaxing effects.
Herbs to Boost Mood
Blue vervain and calendula have been used for centuries as natural mood boosters, and can add a delightful flavor profile to your joint while you’re at it. Gotu kola, lemongrass and Saint John’s Wort are other smokable herbs known to promote a lift in mood.
Herbs for When You’re Under the Weather
If you’re a little under the weather and feeling congested or sick, mullein, skullcap, thyme and peppermint are effective options to help clear the airways and provide a tasty smoke. In fact, mullein’s medicinal properties are quite extensive and smoking it in an herbal blend is quite common for respiratory issues.
Herbs to Elevate Your Libido
Damiana is known and used for its euphoric properties and has long been used as an aphrodisiac along with other flavorful and libido-lifitng herbs like hibiscus. When smoked in moderation, hibiscus can be a soothing, flavorful smoke that promotes both healthy digestion and an uptick in libido.
Herbal Blends: The Takeaway
Smokable herbal blends offer an excellent option if you’re looking for a wider spectrum of experience, new flavors or added therapeutic benefits. These blends on their own can also serve as a tobacco alternative and provide healthier options for those trying to cut out tobacco or nicotine.
If you’re new to smokable herbs, start slowly when combining flower with other herbs. Try out a 75% cannabis to 25% herb split first to see how you enjoy the flavor and effects. There are a wide variety of smokable herb blends available, but you can also experiment with mixing up your own herbal blends—just be sure to source responsibly grown herbs intended for human consumption.