Adding more spices and herbs to your life is an excellent way to improve your health while enjoying the best that life has to offer. So, just like you make your firecrackers weed to enhance your experience with cannabis edibles, you can lace your joint with some useful herbs to get that awesome sesh.
Lace your joints with these amazing medicinal herbs:
1. Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), black pepper, and cannabis all have a terpene known as BCP (beta-caryophyllene). According to research, this terpene interacts with cannabinoid receptors.
BCP binds to the CB2 receptor, which helps to regulate immune function and inflammation. BCP has also been proven to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
When CBD is combined with beta-caryophyllene, it can even help to treat addiction.
Therefore, adding sufficient black pepper and rosemary to your infusions can be a great way to increase the healing effects of all three medicinal herbs.
2. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is a traditional Indian Ayurvedic treatment for stress.
This herb is becoming more popular for its stress-reducing properties.
Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression in clinical trials. In addition, it contains antidepressant and antianxiety therapeutic effects that are equivalent to those of both medicines.
Therefore, the researchers concluded that this medicinal herb could potentially act as a mood stabilizer.
Ashwagandha has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries in societies worldwide. It is well known to alleviate anxiety and stress levels.
3. Holy Basil
Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) is another herb for relieving stress and also helps with acne.
You can heat this herb in oil similar to how cannabis oil is made to extract it. The extract works as a topical treatment for acne.
This is another plant with Indian Ayurvedic origins with anxiety and stress-damaging properties.
In animals, holy basil lowers cortisol’s stress hormone. The herb also has anti-diabetic properties.
4. Lavender
The use of lavender (Lavandula) as a calming medicinal herb is well known. If you’re just hearing of this herb, just know that your aromatherapy and messages will never be the same with lavender’s smell.
Both lavender and cannabis have one thing in common: they contain linalool, a terpene. A scented molecule is known as a terpene.
Linalool can potentially be a muscle relaxant when combined with THC. Linalool itself has anti-inflammatory effects and also depresses pain sensitivity.
When combined with CBD, linalool enhances the anticonvulsant effects of cannabis.
5. John’s Wort
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a versatile herb mixed with olive oil and set to stay in the sun. This produces a calming oil that works wonders on burns.
This herb’s extract, capsules, and teas are often natural antidepressants.
Studies suggest that St. John’s Wort is as effective as drug antidepressants with fewer side effects.
If you’re suffering from mental health problems, combining St. John’s wort and cannabis can make you feel better.
St. John’s Wort may interact with various medications. So, before doing anything, you should consult your doctor first. However, if you want to try it for pain relief, it shouldn’t be a problem.
6. Black Cohosh
Like cannabis, black cohosh is a great herb, especially for women in menopause. It is used to lessen mood swings and hot flashes during menopause.
It also works best on the endocrine system, which regulates hormones.
It has phytoestrogen, which replenishes some of the estrogen lost during menopause. The herb is typically taken as an extract or capsule.
It can be placed underneath your tongue or added to a drink
Cannabis may enhance the endocannabinoid system, which is partially regulated by estrogens. Consuming this herb together with cannabis can be a good way to relieve stress and improve moods.
7. Echinacea
In several cases, Echinacea has chemicals that are equivalent to CBD.
N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) are compounds that work together with an enzyme in the body that breaks down the body’s own cannabis (endocannabinoids). This increases endocannabinoid tone.
Echinacea also contains certain N-alkylamides that engage the CB2 receptor. Cannabimimetic are those chemicals that imitate the effects of cannabis.
They look like cannabis and interact with the endocannabinoid system.
Echinacea has always been used for medicinal purposes, and its effects on colds are what most people know it for.
It strengthens the immune system, is great at reducing inflammation, and also provides good protection against oxidative damage.
Researchers have recently found out that it can help with pain relief too.
Bottom line
If you love firecrackers, you’ll agree that firecrackers weed is the best version of this snack. In the same way, a joint laced with any of the above herbs can make your day. From taste to enhanced effects, ditching your tobacco for other herbs in your joint will never leave you regretting it. Happy Sesh.