Especially in winter, there are some herbs or woods that can be used for a strengthening, energizing and purifying incense blend, but they can also be smoked individually. When the days are short and the dark periods are long, this can have a negative impact on your mood. With the right herbs you can find new strength and vigor. In this article we’ll show you our favorite dark season smoking herbs and woods that are also good for you Difficult nights suited. You can also find this overview in our current winter edition of the Kräuterkeller magazine (available here).
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
mugwort It is a powerful, native wild plant that can be found in many places along roadsides or in meadows and rubble areas in summer. Common, perennial mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is prized for its beneficial properties as a culinary herb and tea herb. The taste is rather bitter. However, these bitter substances can support the stomach and intestines when eating high-fat foods.
The dried herb is used for smoking, and parts of the stem are often used as well. You can use fresh mugwort to create beautiful frankincense bushes in summer. Dried, chopped herbs are very suitable in winter. Mugwort can be used to fumigate new homes. The herb is said to have cleansing and protective properties.
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This underrated plant makes Christmas dinner easier and healthier!In the past, mugwort was smoked to ward off evil spirits. Even today, people like to use weed when there’s a bad mood in the air. Mugwort is one of the oldest and best known incense plants
What is the best way to smoke?
There are several methods of smoking. We make incense sticks in summer, but you can also smoke it in a container or use charcoal. In our blog post
Angelica root or angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
Angelica root or angelica root. Grass can also be cursed. The plant was once appreciated for its immunostimulating, energizing and strengthening properties. The dried and crushed root is used for smoking. It is said to have anxiolytic and energizing properties. But you can also use it to strengthen your spiritual strength and find new self-confidenc
Our reference work on the topic of wild herbs and medicinal plants
Do you want to learn more about the world of wild plants and medicinal herbs? Then take a look at our online shop of little herb witches Above. There you will find our book»With wild herbs and medicinal plants all year round“(available here). In addition to smoking tips, you will find there many wild herbs and local medicinal plants that we ourselves have photographed and described. For each plant there are instructions for use in the medicine cabinet and in the witch’s kitchen. You can also find our matching ones Seasonal calendar of wild herbs (available here) that you can reuse every year! With your purchase you support our blog.
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Because this herbal vinegar cannot be missing from every medicine cabinet in winterZeder
Cedar belongs to the dei family Pine family and forms a very hard wood. Cedar wood is particularly suitable for finding inner strength. Smoking is particularly harmonizing and can give new hope. Cedar is often smoked, especially for cleaning homes or objects. Crushed cedar wood is usually used. Cedar needles, resin or bark can also be smoked well. The woody, resinous scent creates a comfortable and warm atmosphere in the room, but can also help you relax. In the past, people used cedar wood for smoking, especially during sacrificial rituals. The very high-quality wood was particularly appreciated here. Cedar was believed to have power and immortality.
Where can I find ready-made incense packets?
In our herbalist’s shop you will find in the category «Seeds and perfumes“(Click here) our self-tied incense bundles with wild herbs and plants from our garden. You can see how they were created in our YouTube video.
Roses (Rosa damascena)
Dried rose petals are wonderful to smoke. The flowers of the Damascenes Rosen They have a particularly intense aroma and are ideal for smoking. However, rose petals of all local species can be used for smoking. If you cut a bouquet of roses or receive a bouquet of roses as a gift from a special someone, you can dry the petals when the roses are already wilted and reuse them for an incense blend. Then you can remember this beautiful bouquet or that special person while smoking and bring this moment back. If you smoke rose petals, they will only have a weak aroma because they lose their aroma when dried. However, smoking rose petals represents love, openness of the heart and inner peace. They can help us relax and allow us to find our center again. In hectic moments, when you or your partner is behind, a rose petal incense ritual is ideal for reflecting on yourself or your partner and gaining new strength.
Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia)
Dried lavender flowers are particularly suitable for smoking for an energetic cleanse. Lavender it has clarifying properties, can have a positive effect on our psyche and can have a calming effect. It also drives away bad thoughts. Lavender is ideal on dark winter days. There are different types of lavender. For smoking we recommend Lavendula officinalis or angustifolia. Especially in the evening, a short incense ritual before going to bed can help you calm down better and fall asleep more gently. In the bedroom However, you should not smoke yourself. Scented pillows or scented oils are more suitable here. You can find out how we use lavender in the bedroom and for skin care in the article “Lavender ointment with only three ingredients – instructions with videoThere you will also find an educational video for lavender ointmen
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Grow vegetables on the balcony with LECHUZA VEGGIEPONAlant (Inula Hellenium)
Elecampane root has an incredibly sweet, almost vanilla-like scent. During flowering, the plant resembles a small sun. However, it is not the dried flowers that are used for smoking, but the pieces of root. They should bring the sun into their hearts. Elecampane is particularly suitable for smoking in winter, when the days are short and dark. Perfume means letting go of fears and chasing away sadness. Elecampane is also the right incense plant when you are uncertain, in stressful phases of life or in tense situations. With the little sun the joy of living returns.
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