Episode
Mullein, Smoke, and Harm Reduction with Lian Bruno + Lung Lube: an After-Smoke Syrup
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- Herbs with Rosalee
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- Apr 8, 2026
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- 4454
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- https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/smokable-herbs.html
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Summary
Isn’t smoking bad for you? Yes…but the conversation around smokable herbs may be more nuanced than you think. In this episode, I’m joined by herbalist and founder of Puff Herbals, Lian Bruno, for a grounded, thoughtful conversation about smokable herbs—especially mullein ( Verbascum spp. ). While many herbalists shy away from this topic, Lian approaches it through a lens of harm reduction, compassion, and what she calls “holistic hedonism.” LIan explores why mullein has long been used in smoking blends, how formulation dramatically changes the smoking experience, and why all-or-nothing thinking can make conversations about smoking harder, not safer. This episode isn’t a blanket endorsement of smoking, nor is it a how-to guide. Instead, it’s an invitation into nuance: understanding energetics, honoring ritual, and supporting people exactly where they are. During our conversation, Lian shares her recipe for Lung Lube, a syrup that offers both immediate relief and long-term support for lungs irritated by smoke or sickness. You can download your beautifully-illustrated recipe card here . By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Four reasons mullein is considered a classic smokable herb ► Why mullein should rarely be smoked alone (and what to pair it with) ► How smokable herbs can serve as a bridge for reducing nicotine or cannabis use ► How to formulate a smoking blend with intention, matching plant energetics to your desired effect ► Eighteen examples of smokable herbs—and the reasons you might include them in a smoking blend ► and so much more… For those of you who don’t know her, Lian Bruno is a clinically-trained herbalist, holistic health educator, writer, and founder of Puff Herbals — a brand redefining smoking rituals with tobacco-free, cannabis-free herbal altern…