Raspberry Leaf - Rubus Idaeus L # Herba Organica # Red Raspberry, European Raspberry (50g)

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American red raspberry is a native deciduous perennial shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. The stems are biennial, covered with small thorns, and bend easily. The leaves are pinnately compound with 3 to 5 leaflets, rarely lobed, with silver undersides. Leaf margins are highly serrated. Their taste is weakly astringent and bitter. Let’s dig into the different herbs you can smoke and the reasons you may choose different herbs, and then we’ll discuss how to create your own smoking blends below: Herbs that are Easy on the Lungs Mullein Breast-feeding: Red raspberry fruit is commonly consumed as a food. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe to take red raspberry leaf when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. While you certainly can smoke individual herbs, smoking herbs are often blended to create mixes with specific targeted goals in mind. Raspberry Leaf Benefits For Women – Herbal Academy.” Herbal Academy. January 25, 2018. Accessed March 02, 2019. https://theherbalacademy.com/3-raspberry-leaf-benefits-for-women/.

The herbs that we’ve discussed are some of my favorite smoking herbs. I’ve made an article about them since they’re easily available and most people shouldn’t have any difficulties getting them. Also, they’re herbs researched for their medicinal benefits. As a piece of advice, you need to be more vigilant when using lobelia or passionflower. How to Not Die While Wildcrafting: 15 Rules for Foraging Safely” Where It Grows and Where to Find It There are literally dozens, if not hundreds, of herbs that were smoked for medicinal purposes. Obviously, the choice of smoking herbs depends on your goals.Lemon Balm is popular for its effectiveness against symptoms of anxiety-like nervousness and hypersensitivity. Scientific investigation into this benefit came in a 2014 research paper that studied the cognitive and mood effects of foods mixed with lemon balm.

This same fast-acting mechanism is also appreciated when you’re smoking herbs which are valued for their calming properties. Smoking hand-rolled peppermint or lemon balm cigarettes is a relaxing experience because of the herbs themselves, and the act of breathing in pleasantly aromatic smoke is soothing in its way. Oral lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that results in inflammation of the mucosal surfaces of the mouth. It results in lesions and ulcers and can be painful. Bright orange calendula flowers are smoked for their mood-boosting benefits and anti-inflammatory compounds. Calendula smoke is described as having a clean, citrusy taste and fragrance — perfect for gaining much-needed mental clarity on those days when your brain feels like it’s in a fog. Chamomile Lobelia, red raspberry leaf, and hemp can be useful for those looking to quit smoking or for calming nerves.Obviously, I’d suggest you consult your doctor before trying any herbal remedy, and you should be aware that there’s always the danger or allergic reaction or adverse effects. Calendula Smoking dried chamomile flowers is said to induce a state of relaxation and alleviate symptoms of gas and intestinal distress. Chamomile can be used as a base herb or as a therapeutic herb, depending on your tolerance to its effects, and can also be smoked in place of tobacco if you’re trying to quit smoking regular cigarettes. Lavender Dudzinska D, Bednarska K, Boncler M, Luzak B, Watala C. The influence of Rubus idaeus and Rubus caesius leaf extracts on platelet aggregation in whole blood. Cross-talk of platelets and neutrophils. Platelets. 2016;27(5):433-9. View abstract. So what makes the herbs mentioned above special? To find out, let’s move to the second part of this article. 6 Great Herbs for Your Smoking Blend Spearmint Leaf

Plant Preparations: Herbal infusion, tea, food (fresh, juice, dried), tincture, pills, herbal vinegar A small portion of astringent herbs (like Mugwort and Raspberry leaves below) can be added to smoking mixtures to give them more dryness & body.

Nutrition of Red Raspberry Leaves

You’ll probably need to experiment with the amount of each herb you add to your smoking blend, so start by mixing a small batch, and then alter it as needed until you find your perfect herbal formula.