Brown Bear Herbs' Herbal Smoking Blends

Enjoy the sunset with me as I talk about Sexy Smokes. Just kidding, winter is here, and apparently it is time to get some studio lights :) I talk about the magic behind damiana, hibiscus and the other herbs in Sexy Smokes...as well as my intention for your enjoyment of the blend. Some of the herbs in Sexy Smokes have aphrodisiac properties. The blend is intended to helpful for trauma recovery and holding true to yourself in spite of toxic representations of sexuality in media, etc. These herbs have been historically used for all genders.  Need a one on one herbal consultation? Please contact me directly through the site. I hope you are well and enjoying life, Arati **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The veil is thinnest right now (early November). Here is some herbal knowledge to help you feel how you want to feel energetically and perhaps have a little play. Some pandemic/social isolation safe herbal activities ;) (ie can't hang with humans, CAN hang with fairies). Discussing: devil's club, yarrow, st. john's wort, elder flower, mugwort, and our Gentle and Protective blend (G & P). I get a little spacy and side tracked by fairy energy...he he. Looking for more support or guidance with fairie world exploration or energetic boundaries? Contact me directly through my site for a one on one consultation. Have fun! Arati

  Take it Easy is my favorite smoking blend to recommend for people who are physically addicted to tobacco. Use it to quit tobacco cold turkey or to wean off your regular smokes. Don't use it at the same time as the patch and don't mix it with tobacco using our Roll Your Own. This blend contains organic mullein, lobelia, skullcap, catnip and rose. I explain why I put them in the blend to support you. It is also helpful for headaches related to neck issues. I talk about this and some other ways people like to use this blend. Please share this video! You probably know someone who would love to quit smoking tobacco, or at least their body would love it.

   Food and herbs to support you if you get symptoms of colds, flus and/or COVID-19--Red Root, Astragalus, Honey, Lomatium (tincture). Sometimes it is hard to tell what is going on! Regardless of the bug, it is helpful to strengthen your body and support yourself ASAP when you realize there is a problem. Remember: your body is healthy and knows how to deal with the health issue that has come up. Medicine from Mother Nature is there to support you and speed up your body's natural ability to heal. Bonus: a little tongue diagnosis tip!

In this video I talk about our herbal smoking blends that are most enjoyed by social smokers: True to You, Sexy Smokes and Astral in Body.

Smoking blends for solo smokers. Primarily discussing Clear Mind and Gentle and Protective.

The Center for Disease Control says that tobacco smoking increases your risk of death from ANY cause. Here is my background with smoking and seeing it affect my family members' health. I talk about how serious the effects can be and briefly discuss all my blends: Gentle and Protective, Take it Easy, Sexy Smokes, The Social and Clear Mind.

  Common causes of erectile dysfunction (cholesterol, diabetes, trauma) and a brief look at male infertility too. Herbs, diet, lifestyle, yoga, partnership strategies to support if either of these are an issue. Herbs mentioned: Hawthorn, Agrimony, Tulsi/Holy Basil Find Hawthorn and Agrimony in my Humanity Tea Books on partner yoga to reduce fears, improve intimacy, etc: A Woman's Book of Yoga by Machelle Seibel and Hari Kaur Khalsa (has seated version of kirtan kriya--or find it on youtube) Kundalini Yoga by Shakta Kaur Khalsa

Learn about my smoking blend: "Astral In Body"! Made with organic and/or wildcrafted herbs: mullein, yarrow, blue vervain, and mugwort. I LOVE this blend right now. Great for intense lunar energies and making social situations more interesting.

Meet our new seasonal organic herbal smoking blend. It's our very own take on a lucky smoke.  Until now the only "lucky" smokes out there were made with tobacco to ensnare you in addiction. This only brings luck to Big Tobacco, an industry built on hatred and oppression. In our lucky herbal smoking blend we use herbs that have been traditionally used to enhance luck. The message is one of spreading abundance, not hoarding it. Each pack contains ten hand made smokes, each with a tiny inspiring message rolled up at the tip. All herbs are organic &/or wildcrafted: Pearly Everlasting, Agrimony, Linden and Mullein. Lady Luck ingredientes, hierbas orgánicas y/o cosechado salvaje: gordolobo, agrimonia, tilo y anaphalis margaritacea (latin). $5 from each pack goes to help educate girls via the Malala Fund.

Here is a video exploring just a few of the amazing herbs/flower essences/tinctures etc. and their properties: Lomatium Lemon Balm for herpes (also good prevention for COVID-19) Lady's Thumb for infertility (esp at an advanced age) and aphrodisiac (both for women); possibly for ADHD (no knowledge of gender specificity here). Sexy Smokes (Damiana, Blackberry leaf, hibiscus, rose and mullein)--aphrodisiac properties and trauma recovery/coping.

Lomatium is a strong antiviral that was used during the Spanish Flu pandemic to avoid death. The plant is native to the Pacific Northwest. Indigenous groups used this herb and successfully avoided high death rates experienced in other areas.

Here is the link to my new tea! This tea is intended for use people who shut down hearts (including their own), build walls and need addiction recovery support. It just so happens that it is also great health support during the time of this pandemic. Here is the video about it: 

My favorite science experiment ever, and the three things you need to heal yourself. Hope you enjoy!

In this video, I talk about Matthew Wood's The Book of Herbal Wisdom, Susun Weed's Herbal for the Childbearing Year, and Juliette de Bairacli Levy's Nature's Children.

Smoking tobacco is a form of bondage. Don't be ensnared in Big Tobacco's legacy of destroying lives. Slavery has ended but their destruction of the Black community continues strong. Check out the short documentary about the tobacco industry's manipulation of the Black community in the US, in particular menthols. For a deeper look check out: truthinitiative.org Let us support you as you disengage from the tobacco industry.  Our Clear Mind organic herbal smoking blend is a great alternative to tobacco menthols and promotes clarity of thought. It has natural spearmint in it and is our lightest smoke. Let this blend uplift your spirits amidst traversing the systems in place meant to keep you from thriving.

How I do plant meditations. How to meditate. Meditation, inner peace and outer peace. How I work with herbs, people, flowers, etc. A little about me and my path with healing nature medicine. Bonus: an alternate version of the original sin. Question to ponder: Could apple flower essence be a remedy for the other version of the original sin? If this topic piques your interests, be sure to also check out my Plant Meditation Club! Things and people I mentioned: The Fairies Oracle deck by Brian Froud with text by Jessica MacBeth Shri Anandi Ma, meditation teacher Matthew Wood, Herbalist Scott Kloos, Herbalist Sorry for the poor sound quality :/

I want to write about the deaths of Black people and intersectional feminism.  None of my work is intended for unsupervised consumption by people under 18. Warning: this piece discusses murder, rape and porn.

Safety First: Many customers have expressed concerned about taking California poppy in regards to drug tests. After several years of working with this plant, I have not had anyone test positive on a drug test, nor have I heard of this happening with other people in regard to this plant. I consider this to be a nonissue when the plant is used in moderation. All my dosage recommendations are low to moderate. Per herbalist Matthew Wood, this poppy is not depressing or narcotic in its effect. 

Historically (and even in present day) it has many uses that relate to life or death situations. It has been used for many respiratory illness including whooping cough (it does tend to be more for wet coughs than dry coughs like coronavirus), for MRSA, for nightmares, and to prepare for the battlefield. 

Why is Catnip a lovely herb for humans? Nepetalactone does not usually have as extreme as an effect on humans (though maybe we just need to try more of it). It does however, have a mildly sedating effect and can be helpful for headaches and insomnia.  

For 2020, my goals are to contribute more to conservation in order to offset the carbon footprint of my business. I am curious to learn exactly how much different environmental efforts effect the sustainability of our life on Earth. 

Most people say they smoke to help manage their stress. Yet, we all know smoking is super stressful for your body. Eek! Make 2020 the year you quit tobacco for good.Not sure which smoke to help with your stress? You can always try our sampler pack and see what feels best to you: Take it Easy: this one is really great for work stress and tobacco withdrawal symptoms.Gentle & Protective: use this one for emotional or psychic overwhelm. It feels like your fairy godmother is standing by again.Sexy Smokes: The herbs in this blend are supportive for healing from trauma. They are centering, grounding, earthy and remind you your body can be a yummy place to live.The Social: are you using substances to deal with stress? If you feel like you can't make it through the night without something from the outside to keep you together, try this one.Clear Mind: are you under pressure to produce creatively? Deadlines for papers looming? This is your smoke.I personally enjoy all of the blends at different times. Grab a sampler pack, My New Ciggies, and always have your needs covered. Or, feel like someone else's fairy godmother when you hand them a magical ciggie. Best! Lily

Meet our new seasonal organic herbal smoking blend. It's my very own take on a lucky smoke. Until now the only "lucky" smokes out there were made with tobacco to ensnare you in addiction, which really only brings luck to the tobacco industry. In our blend we use herbs that have been traditionally used to enhance luck & the message of spreading the wealth.