What Kinds of Herbs, Besides Marijuana, Is Used in Glass Pipes?
by Ron Bartels, Ph.D.
Edit by Justin Towne, Th.C.
This is an assembled list of individual herbs and herbal blends. One thing to note is this; each product or herb has a different effect. None are "like" marijuana. They all have different euphoric affects.
None of these herbs or herbal blends will give you a marijuana high, however you may experience to most if not all of the following effects and sensations: euphoria, relaxation, overall feelings of peace and well being, anti-anxiety, some relief from depression, chattiness, "the giggles", some inebriation, et cetera. Many users much prefer the affects of some of these blends over marijuana.
- Wild Lettuce:
Commonly known as Wild Lettuce, Lactuca virosa is believed to have been used for its psychoactive properties by ancient Egyptians. It often appears in Egyptian art associated with the god Min, the god of the desert, of lightening and sandstorms, in addition to being known as the god of procreation and fertility. Wild lettuce can be used in cases of an overactive nervous system and as a sedative. The dreamy effects are a little bit similar to opium, but milder. Wild lettuce can help reduce the feeling of restlessness, excitability and insomnia. Furthermore it can relieve colic pains in the intestines and uterus and also muscular pains related to rheumatism. Some Indians use the herb to enhance the vividness of dreams. They believe that induced dream states provide more information about reality than the conscious waking state. Learn more!
- Wild Dagga:
Wild Dagga is a species of plant in the Lamiaceae (mint) family native to southern Africa. It is smoked or made into a medicinal tea by the Khoikhoi (Hottentots) a tribe of South Africa. Wild Dagga is good for inducing a deep meditative sleep, calming, relaxing and enhancing dreaming. Wild Dagga also has a pleasant smell that can be used for incense. Leonotis Leonurus (Wild Dagga)
Also known as wild dagga ('wild cannabis') and lion's tail. Wild dagga leaves were smoked by the Hottentot tribe of southern Africa because of its euphoric effect. It grows mainly in southern and eastern Africa. The main active alkaloid is leonurine.
In traditional African medicine Leonotis has been widely used as a part of many different treats. It is also used in case of a snake bite and as a charm to keep snakes away.
Learn more! - Salvia:
Salvia is also known by the Aztec Shamans as "Diviners Sage" or Salvia Divinorum. Shaman have used the leaves of this plant for hundreds of years to successfully induce out of body experiences, astral projection, and divination and enhance spiritual development...
Salvia Divinorum
Salvia Divinorum (Ska Maria Pastora) was discovered by the Mazatec Indians.
The shamans of the Mazatec tribe used this holy medicine to induce a trance. In this trance they could travel through the unconsciousness of the patient to find the source of a disease.
The active compounds of Salvia Divinorum are salvinorin A en salvinorin B. The main compound salvinorin A is currently the strongest isolated hallucinogenic substance known.
You cannot compare Salvia with other hallucinogenic plants like magic mushrooms and cacti, is has it's own unique effect. Salvia causes only a short trip, 20 minutes to 1 hour. After this you return to reality quickly.
During the trip several states can occur: 2-dimensional hallucinations, out of body experiences, becoming a object, travelling back in time, being in more places at once and uncontrolled laughing.
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Coltsfoot Leaf:
This magic herb loves growing around Water and is the most common ingredient in herbal smoking mixtures because it is a demulcent, that is, it is soothing for the respiratory system. Smoking the leaves of coltsfoot has been a remedy for a wet cough since ancient Greece.
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Chronic Flex™:
The best has gotten even better! Chronic Flex is a Gourmet herbal Smoke blend. Very smooth with immediate and enjoyable affects! Great rolled in a hand pipe or water pipe. Total Chronic Smoke!
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Mellow Yellow™:
Very relaxing blend. Smooth and enjoyable. New and improved!!!!!! Awesome herbal smoking blend very smooth and enjoyable with a slightly sweet flavor. When burred it sizzles really great toking blend. Burns very evenly when rolled. A truly premium herbal smoke. Come on get happy!
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Mystical Journeys™:
Great in a water pipe, hand pipe or rolled. Turn on some music turn out the lights and take a mystical Journey. Exceptional in a water pipe
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Killer Buds™:
Killer buds have what we call a heart of resin. That is what you want to smoke. Take a bud and open it up. You will see a thick yellow resin that fills most of the bud. Discard the little bit of the bud that is not filled with resin. Very interesting and immediate smoking effects. Something different.
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Speedy Gonsalez™:
Great herbal smoking Blend best in hand or water pipe. Not because it is harsh but it burns better in a bowl. It is actually very smooth Smoke speedy just a little bit at a time and never before sleeping. Speedy can last up to 2-3 even 4 hours.
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Damiana:
Damiana is an herbal shrub that grows in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is known as a strong aphrodisiac with a variety of reported effects on both the hormonal and reproductive systems. It is most widely used to enhance sexual potency and is said to induce a dream-like state of euphoria that can spark sexual desire and performance.
Damiana herb (Turnera diffusa) consists of the dried leaves of a bush which grows in the tropical areas of America.
Aztecs used it as a remedy against impotence, the Maya's used it for pleasure and it was drunk as a healing tea by Indians throughout South-America. Thus it is a herb with many qualities.
The psychoactive effect is compared with the 'high' of cannabis.
Effects:
Damiana is a sexual stimulant, it stimulates the blood circulation and the metabolism. It contains elements that directly stimulate the nerves and genitals.
Damiana has a relaxing effect, gives a mild cannabis like high and is a light aphrodisiac. This effect lasts for about one hour. With regular use the effect will become stronger.
With longer use Damiana increases potency and helps to regulate hormones in women.
Damiana is a muscle relaxer. As a medication it is used against fatigue, nervous overexertion, exhaustion, hormonal disorders and congestions.
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Damiana herb (Turnera diffusa) consists of the dried leaves of a bush which grows in the tropical areas of America.
Aztecs used it as a remedy against impotence, the Maya's used it for pleasure and it was drunk as a healing tea by Indians throughout South-America. Thus it is a herb with many qualities.
The psychoactive effect is compared with the 'high' of cannabis.
Effects:
Damiana is a sexual stimulant, it stimulates the blood circulation and the metabolism. It contains elements that directly stimulate the nerves and genitals.
Damiana has a relaxing effect, gives a mild cannabis like high and is a light aphrodisiac. This effect lasts for about one hour. With regular use the effect will become stronger.
With longer use Damiana increases potency and helps to regulate hormones in women.
Damiana is a muscle relaxer. As a medication it is used against fatigue, nervous overexertion, exhaustion, hormonal disorders and congestions.
Learn more!
Damiana herb (Turnera diffusa) consists of the dried leaves of a bush which grows in the tropical areas of America.
Aztecs used it as a remedy against impotence, the Maya's used it for pleasure and it was drunk as a healing tea by Indians throughout South-America. Thus it is a herb with many qualities.
The psychoactive effect is compared with the 'high' of cannabis.
Effects:
Damiana is a sexual stimulant, it stimulates the blood circulation and the metabolism. It contains elements that directly stimulate the nerves and genitals.
Damiana has a relaxing effect, gives a mild cannabis like high and is a light aphrodisiac. This effect lasts for about one hour. With regular use the effect will become stronger.
With longer use Damiana increases potency and helps to regulate hormones in women.
Damiana is a muscle relaxer. As a medication it is used against fatigue, nervous overexertion, exhaustion, hormonal disorders and congestions.
Damiana Extract 4:1
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The Aztecs are said to have believed damiana herb to be a potent aphrodisiac, which is an agent that stimulates sexual desire.Traditionally, damiana herb has also been used by wiccans in their ceremonies. They believed that damiana possesses powers as an aphrodisiac and that burning the herb can produce visions. It was also drunk as a healing tea amongst many Indian tribes throughout South and Central America. Through the years this has become a herb with many qualities described to it.This extract is 4 times as strong as the regular dried herb.
Effects:
Realistically, damiana extract can be used as a blood purifier as it has several of the same qualities as parsley. Damiana herb extract is thought to impact the nervous system, supporting tranquil feelings. It generally encourages a feeling of well being. The extract also stimulates blood circulation in the body (also to the genitals which is why it is considered sexually stimulating) and may cause one to experience increased energy and possible weight loss.
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Lavander:
Lavender is frequently used as an aid to sleep and relaxation. There is scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of lavander as anti-inflammatory effects, but they should be used with caution since lavender oil can also be a powerful allergen.
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Kanna:
Sceletium tortuosum (Kanna) has been used by South African pastoralists and hunter-gatherers as a mood-altering substance since prehistoric times. Kanna elevates mood and decreases anxiety, stress and tension, and it has also been used as an appetite suppressant by shepherds walking long distances in arid areas.
Sceletium, also known as Kanna, is used as a psychedelic by the Hottentots of South Africa. Is is sniffed, smoked or used as tea. The Dutch who arrived in South Africa called it kaugoed, which means 'chewing substance'.
Effects:
Sceletium tortuosum enhances mood and a sense of connection, while relieving anxious feelings. In higher dosages it can cause euphoria, initially with stimulation and later with relaxation.
Usage:
Sceletium can be used as snuff, 20 mg is sufficient to produce a substantial effect. You can also chew it with a piece of gum. Traditionally it was smoked. The combination with cannabis or alcohol produces interesting effects. Futher you can make tea of it, or extract the active compound with alcohol.
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Tampico Gold™:
Our only herbal solid and a great product. Tampico Gold is a very smooth satisfying smoke. Great for giving that favorite herbal blend a little kick and flavor. Simply crumble some on top of your blend and enjoy. Smoked on its own Tampico Gold is a great burning sweet tasting smoke. When smoked on its own Tampico Gold should be smoked in a water pipe. If sprinkled on a blend it can be burned very well in a water pipe, hand pipe or rolled. We also need to mention the fact Tampico Gold is a great value all one feels the need to smoke is a very small amount. It lasts a long long time.
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Calea Zacatechichi (Mexican dream ):
A controlled sleep study showed that ingesting Calea tea before bedtime increased the number of dreams recalled. As a side effect, Calea can also produce feelings of well-being that can At all dosage levels, mental clarity and time lagging is usually experienced.
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Calea Dream herb
Calea dream herb is also known as 'dog grass' or Calea zacatechichi ("bitter grass"). The shrub belongs to the sunflower family and grows naturally in the Mexican highlands and certain parts of Costa Rica. Calea zacatechichi measures 1 - 1.5 m in height. The plant has many branches with oviform and opposite leaves (3-5 cm long and 2-4 cm wide).
It is used by the Chontal Indians of Mexico to obtain divinatory messages during dreaming and in Mexican folk medicine as an aperitif and to improve the natural metabolism. Indians have been naming calea 'leaf of God'. It is valued for its ability to clear the senses, to induce visions in dreams and as a healing plant in general. Shamans use the herb to receive divine messages in their dreams. Ordinary people in Mexico use it to increase appetite and health product that supports among other things a natural digestion.
Effects
Calea provides a restful and drowsy effect. The psychoactive effect is subtle and can be described as dreamlike. Mexican Indians consider calea as a hallucinogen, although no hallucinogenic alkaloid has been isolated yet.
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Sinicuichi:
Sinicuichi shrub can be found from Argentina to Mexico. It has been used in shamanic rituals and ancient divination since the time of the Aztecs. Smoking/drinking it causes drowsiness and euphoria and often helps the drinker to recall past events, even pre natal as if they happened only yesterday.
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Sinicuichi Extract 10X
Sinicuichi (Heimia salicifolia) is a flowering shrub from Mexico which may have been employed by the Aztecs during trance rituals. Native from Mexico to Argentina. Sinicuichi has been called an "auditory hallucinogen": sounds seem to come distorted from a great distance.
It is still used by some Mexican shamans as a tool for divination. The natives hold Sinicuichi to be sacred and believe it to be endowed with supernatural powers. It would help them with a wide variety of problems and they use it to recall vividly the events of many years earlier. Sinicuichi extract has been tested and is believed to have euphoric, overall relaxing and pleasantly drowsy effects.
Effects
Euforia, general relaxation, acoustic hallucinations, improvement of memory performance.
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Island Magic™:
Great in a water pipe hand pipe or rolled. Contains smoking herbs that have been used for centuries as aphrodisiacs. Some have been used for aphrodisiacs and alternatives to marijuana and tobacco. Customers say it works!!! A little bit of Island Magic can take you a long way.
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Super Smoke™:
Enjoyable in a water pipe or rolled. If you like a strong herbal smoke with a strong flavor this is it. Not for the weak.
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Sticky Buds™:
Herbal bud products have been around for almost 20 years. Many are made to look like a particular substance in doing so many of these products are not an enjoyable smoke. They are a poor tasting, hard to burn disappointment. Sticky buds are simply not in this category. Sticky buds start with a pure natural bud that in itself is a very strong good smooth smoke. Sticky Buds are then soaked in a completely natural herbal extract and dried to produce a very smooth strong enjoyable herbal smoke. Sticky buds are a gourmet herbal smoke.
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Overview
A biochemist, physicist, and herbalist by profession, Richard Alan Miller combines his knowledge of both science and ritual in the exploration and practice of herbal magic.His book describes the historical use, chemical structure, preparation for consumption, and magical rituals of nineteen narcotic, hallucinogenic, stimulant, and depressant herbs - including morning glory seeds, wild lettuce, damiana, skullcap, and psilocybe mushrooms.
