I'm sure somebody on here told me years ago that you could use Coltsfoot as a tabacco substitute, never tried it though
The biggest problem with tobacco smoking is its an addiction, and like all addictions it should be seen as un normal. thing is that society has gone on since raleigh brought it back as an acceptable state of affairs to have the populace hooked on a stimulant?!I quit smoking about a year ago, and I'm quite happy in my current state as a non smoker, as I do not like nicotine.
Having recently read 'Life in the Far West', I remembered how nice it is to smoke a small pipe when sitting around a camp fire.
Mentioned in the book, was 'Kinnik-Kinnik', a Native American smoking mixture, comprised of a mixture of herbs and the tree dogwood.
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My question:
Does anyone here know of any European alternatives to tobacco?
Perhaps we mightrts of comprise a list of all herbs that are non toxic for pipe smoke?
The biggest problem with tobacco smoking is its an addiction, and like all addictions it should be seen as un normal.
Here's my tuppence Tavurth. All ties must be cut if you want to remain free of smokes.
It all inevitably leads back to where you left off. Addiction is smarter than you are.
Ed, thank you for your care. I believe that one who was addicted to alcohol might enjoy a coca-cola evening, just as a recovering bushcrafter might take pleasure from a hike..
Life is full of the object of our addictions, be it nicotine, or even shopping. I've enjoyed smoking, but detested the nicotine, and hence I'm trying different paths.
Just my experience, desire rarely defeats will by frontal attack.
Good luck.