This herb works great in smoke mixes designed to “soften the landing” while coming down from psychedelics. 38. Lemongrass

Because of its high mucilaginous content, marshmallow root may be useful as a cough and cold treatment. A 2005 study found that marshmallow root-containing herbal cough syrup can be used to relieve coughs caused by colds, bronchitis, or mucus formation in the lungs. Does Marshmallow Root Help Asthma?Unfortunately, dagga also carries a higher risk of side effects like paranoia and anxiety. For this reason, dagga should be used in moderation and is usually combined with calming herbs like chamomile, blue vervain, or California poppy. Dagga ( Leonotis nepetifolia) 19. Damiana Most of the mallows have been used as food, and are mentioned by early classic writers with this connection. Mallow was an edible vegetable among the Romans; a dish of marsh mallow was one of their delicacies. Prospero Alpini stated in 1592 that a plant of the mallow kind was eaten by the Egyptians. Many of the poorer inhabitants of Syria subsisted for weeks on herbs, of which marshmallow is one of the most common. [ citation needed] When boiled first and fried with onions and butter, the roots are said to form a palatable dish, [16] and in times of scarcity consequent upon the failure of the crops, this plant, which grows there in great abundance, is collected heavily as a foodstuff. Chamomile offers all these relaxing benefits in smoked form too. This herb has a pleasant, smooth flavor that works very well for easing the harshness of other herbs in the mix. Chamomile ( Matricaria chamomilla) 13. Chrysanthemum For psychoactive effects — Marijuana, dagga, damiana, wild lettuce, uva-ursi, salvia, sinichuchi, and blue lotus. Skullcap works great with herbs like tobacco, passionflower, and damiana for improving focus, memory, and other higher executive functioning. It also imparts a nice herbal flavor to the smoke. Skullcap ( Scutellaria lateriflora) 68. St. John’s Wort

If stored incorrectly, your herbs will gradually lose their potency and could become harsher and less enjoyable to smoke. Smoking Blend Starting Recipes Cannabis offers significant pain-relief —hemp can be swapped for marijuana if you don’t want the psychoactivity. Many people think of “marshmallow” as the pink or white candy toasted over a campfire. But marshmallow is a herb – one with a long history of medicinal use. These products are not considered safe. Only pure maconha brava should be considered for use in smoking blends. Maconha brava ( Zornia latifolia) 43. Marijuana

Damiana for sensual smokers

Catnip ( Nepata cataria) is used sparingly in herbal smoking blends and should never be smoked on its own. When smoked alone, marshmallow has a relaxing effect on the body and mind. Although the effect is more mild than herbs such as skullcap or wild dagga flowers, it is helpful for promoting a calm state of mind.