In Europe, most weed smokers (CBD or THC) mix their herb with tobacco. This habit poses two problems: nicotine addiction and a hefty bill to pay at the tobacconist’s. Here are 5 healthy alternatives to the big tobbaco that stains both lungs and wallet.
Raspberry leaf
Our first suggestion is the most economical. With the raspberry leaves, the joint will burn off without a hitch. The only drawback is the taste. Indeed, raspberry leaves can alter the flavors of your herb, which can be tiring in the long run. Use this solution for small joints! You can find raspberry leaf in herbalists’ shops, organic stores or on specialized vape sites. Raspberry leaf, the best buy among tobacco substitutes. (€6 per 100 grams).
Hops
Everyone knows hops for their use in brewing beer. But did you know that hops belong to the Cannabaceae family?
As weed’s cousin, hops go particularly well with it. In terms of taste, it’s a more viable solution than raspberry leaf. Be careful, however. The hops used for beer won’t work – we’re talking here about the original plant found in the same places as the raspberry leaf. The price is the same, 7e for 50 grams. There are different types of hops with different fragrances, so it’s up to you to find the one that suits you best!
Vaporized weed
Many of those who vapotage their weed consider their herb consumed in this way useless once vaporized. Not so! In addition to the many possible uses for the residue, it can also be smoked. There’s nothing dirty or dangerous about it, and it’s even the best substitute. In fact, vaporization will leave behind cannabinoids that will be consumed during combustion. What’s more, as it’s already weed, there’s no problem of taste alteration – it’s almost like a pure!
A word of warning: grinded and vaporized weed can really be like crumbs. Remember to put a fresh ganja primer in your joint or prepare a special filter so you don’t swallow too much. This is certainly the best solution, and quite economical too!
The Greengo
Every ganja-enthusiast who has visited Amsterdam has been faced with this dilemma: to roll with tobacco or with the pot of weed provided by the coffee shop? For those who are wondering, don’t hesitate and say yes to the house blend offered by the Coffee shop! Named Greengo, the taste is much more neutral than that of tobacco, and will bring out the flavour of the weed you’ve just bought.in terms of composition, this substitute is a mix of hazelnut, papaya, eucalyptus and mint leaves. This dried mixture has very little smell. Even less so when mixed with the right Dutch products. Nicotine-free and with a very low tar content, this alternative has been endorsed by labs in Luxembourg. You can find it on all good websites at around 10e per 30 grams.
Worm lettuce
Much less well known than the others presented: worm lettuce. And yet! Wormwood has many properties, including being relaxing, even sedative… Some people smoke it as a substitute for cannabis or opium, no less. On the downside, the plant can cause a dreadful migraine. As a substitute, mixing it with hops or raspberry leaf may be a good idea. In any case, there’s nothing dangerous or toxic about lettuce.
Price: around €8 per 80 grams
