Brown Bear Herbs' Herbal Smoking Blends

damiana herb
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Damiana and Eroticism
I discuss the use of damiana as an aphrodisiac as well as for sexual health. I also talk about my visit to Baja Mandala the farm in Mexico where we source our organic Damiana and some other herbs. Damiana is in Sexy Smokes one of our organic herbal smoking blends.
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summertime vibes
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Summertime Vibes and New Moon Astro Update
It's Gemini time! Smoking recommendations to manage and maximize the moment. Also new herbal sitz bath product launch--video to describe. Plus more details on the solar eclipse in Gemini.
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lobelia herb
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Herbs for Work Related Problems (Including Smokes)
I go over the following herbs and how they help with work: Lobelia, Agrimony, Blue Vervein, and Hops. I talk about our Take It Easy Herbal Smoking Blend vs Clear Mind for people who smoke a lot at work. And...the magical Worker's Woes, for all sorts of work probs (product no longer available). 
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skullcap-materia-medica-video-blog
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Skullcap--Materia Medica
This video is about skullcap, or Skutellaria lateriflora. I find this herb to be wonderfully supportive for stress. It is a nervine that shines in cases of longterm stress of any kind. I will be discussing the following products I make that have skullcap in them to demonstrate how it can be used differently. Skullcap tincture (when available) Mother's Little Helper, organic herbal tea Artist's Dream Tea Take it Easy, organic herbal smoking blend  
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true solomon's seal tincture
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True Solomon's Seal--Materia Medica
A bit of info on one of my favorite herbs: true solomon's seal. This herb is wonderful for joint injuries and loose or tight ligaments. Bonus: premature ejaculation, high blood pressure and sugar stabilization. We are back in stock! Find it here! This is a popular remedy for dogs. They have joint health issues galore and really love this medicine.
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organic mullein for mixing into your herbs
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Mixing it Up
Not sure which herbal smoking blends are good to mix with what? Here are some tips for which of our Roll Your Own blends are good to mix with tobacco, mj, cbd and each other! P.S. the necklace pipe is from Inda Creations! It is a beautiful piece. 
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eco consciousness
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Our Eco Conscious Business Model
Some info on our paper, herb and clear packaging sourcing. Plus...the story of how I met the pudu. Showing off my beautiful pudu tattoo by Shawn Hebrank at Bloodroot Tattoo in Portland, OR Mentioned: Stumptown Printers (letterpress and offset) Herbs Mountain Rose Herbs Pacific Botanicals @damiana_tribe (instagram) Conservation: Nature Conservancy
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sweet dreams tea
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Chamomile!
Chamomile is a wonderful safe herb that is calming emotionally and physically. It is especially helpful for the digestive tract but lots of great applications for children and women's health too. Found in our Sweet Dreams Tea (for nightmares and more)!
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color wheel flower and gem essence
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Color Wheel Artistic Sight
To see the glimmer of beauty in all of life, and help make the Wheel of Fortune that we call life, more beautiful and colorful. Here is my experience with this remedy. Gratefully receive the joy from without. Flower and gem essences in alcohol, including: Ceanothus, Spinel, Mustard and Wild Rose. Find our Color Wheel Gem & Flower Essence here!
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burdock root tincture
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Burdock--Materia Medica
Burdock is a valuable herb for skin health and liver support. Here are some tips and insights in to this wonderful food herb, found in our Burdock Root-Liver Support tincture!
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solo-smokes
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Solo Smokes
Do you tend to smoke by yourself? That might be most people during the pandemic! Here is the skinny on our smokes that are preferred and used more by solo smokers. Especially: Clear Mind, Gentle and Protective Little Bits on: Sexy Smokes, Astral in Body and Take it Easy. Ask me your questions and I may just make a video for you :)
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herbal-consultation
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Corn Silk-Materia Medica
Corn silk has some really great benefits for bladder health including UTI's and bedwetting/urinary incontinence. I also like it as a support for people with corn sensitivities. If you have anaphylaxis from corn, I do not recommend corn silk. If you have an allergy to corn silk the antidote is gentian.  For more info on these types of herbal remedies, and more personalized look at healing, check out our herbal consultations Using traditional Western herbalism, and lifestyle adjustments, I will help you with your physical, emotional, and spiritual goals.
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herbal-consultation
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Herbal Remedies for Yeast
This video has herbal information/strategies for vaginal yeast infections, candida, thrush, and diaper rash. I discuss four herbs for yeast: Ladies mantle, monarda fistulosa (bee balm; I don't like to use monarda didyma), calendula, yarrow. I also discuss ways to use marshmallow root for easing acute pain from yeast and healing sores. If you find that you have chronic yeast that is only going away temporarily I advise you work with a healthcare provider to get to the bottom of the imbalance. I am available for for one on one herbal consultations. If you are interested please contact me directly. -Arati
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The Next Generation of Herbal Smokes
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The Next Generation of Herbal Smokes
The smoke itself is gentle and mellow. “It feels like a cloud!” gushes another customer. Arati says she formulated her blends to be as gentle on the lungs as possible, since she’s quite sensitive herself.
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angelica-tincture
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Angelica Archangelica-Materia Medica
This video is about western Angelica, Angelica Archangelica, found in our Angelica tincture! This herb is favorite remedy for bruise first aid. It was historically used for addiction to tobacco and alcohol (and other substances). It is supportive to the liver, stimulates digestion, and is said to moderate blood pressure. Angelica is an herb with female affinities. It is helpful for some menstrual irregularities and has beautiful spiritual energies. Angelica is a strong herb. Use with care and moderation. Do not use during pregancy or nursing unless under the care of a very experienced herbalist who is very familiar with you and your child.
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giving-back-with-guerrilla-puffs
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Giving Back with Help From You!
We contributed to Nature Conservancy, Malala Fund through Lady Luck purchases and RAICES Texas through Guerrilla Puffs...these organizations would not receive this help without you. Thank you so much for helping us contribute to Malala Fund to help with girls' education and climate change, RAICES Texas to help families get out of border detention centers and Nature Conservancy to preserve our Earth. I also provide a little information on our labor practices and purchasing practices. Thanks again!!
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ritual-smoking-tips
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Ritual Smoking
Here are some of my experiences, tips and recommendations for using smoking herbs in ceremonies and rituals.
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Easter Lily Flower Essence, Brown Bear Herbs
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Easter Lily for PCOS, Ovarian cysts, Acne
This remedy is well reputed for helping with female (AFAB) reproductive health, in particular balancing when Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has developed.  I have also had great success working with this herb and bronchitis, coughs, and asthma. See my video on this area of its use here. The chapters of the video that discuss Easter Lily are at the beginning and 08 min 30 seconds. 
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guerrilla-puffs-herbal-blend
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Guerrilla Puffs
  This video is about my herbal smoking blend, Guerrilla Puffs. The blend was formulated for people who smoke related to political stress. The herbs support staying engaged with news, politics, human rights issues, etc and not sinking into apathy due to overwhelm. These herbs help you continue on the fight and come from a centered, heart place with your actions. This herbal smoking blend is made with organic and/or wildcrafted mullein leaf and flower, tulsi/holi basil, lemon balm, calendula, and red clover.
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lady's-mantle-menstruel-bliss-tea
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Materia Medica--Lady's Mantle
Lady's Mantle, or Alchemilla vulgaris, is a wonderful herb that has been used throughout time primarily for women's health issues. I will go over used that are universally applicable and then focus on its use in female reproductive health. Find Lady's Mantle in our Menstrual Bliss tea.
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