Teas and Smoking -by Stuck in the City

~Tea and smoking~

*Tea*
Also known as infusions, this is a great, simple way to deliver the medicine. It also makes it an easy solution for storage!

To store: Dehydrate until they crumble. Store as whole as possible and crumble as needed.

To make: put 1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped mullein leaves in a cup of boiling water. Allow it to steep for a full 10 minutes. Strain REALLY well (mullein has tiny hairs that can irritate the throat if not strained out). Add fruit rind, honey, or lemon juice to flavor. Drink warm or chilled. Can be cooled and applied for topical use.

What is mullein tea used for? Wounds, Hemorrhoids, Colds, Flu, Asthma, Diarrhea, Migraines, Gout, Tuberculosis, Croup, Cough, Sore throat, Inflammation of the airways (bronchitis).

*Smoking*
Smoking herbs is a great way to get medicine you need quickly. Not all herbs are safe to smoke. Some are more beneficial when smoked.

To prepare: dehydrate mullein leaves until they easily crumble. It is best to give a rough chop or tear the leaves prior to dehydrating as mullein is a tough leaf. Crumble or use an “herb” or tobacco grinder (commonly sold in smoke shops) to grind the leaves.

To use: Place a small amount in a pipe or (gonna get a little redneck here) one side of a socket. Mullein may need to be relit a few times through the smoking process.

Why smoke mullein? Mullein soothes inflamed airways, infected lungs, and helps prevent dry couging and promote effective coughing. Smokers have used it to feel like they are smoking while quitting nicotine.

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