What is herbal smoking?

People have dried and smoked plants throughout history for a wide variety of reasons. Social bonding, recreation, and spiritual ceremonies have all shaped the history and ritual of smoking herbs. 

Herbalism is an art and science with nuances as diverse as the unique relationships we form with the plants around us. Whether we learn from our family, a teacher in our community, a collection of books, or we simply work with the herbs that flourish near us, understanding the language of herbalism can be a benefit in nearly every situation.