As long time believers in the value of plant medicine, we’re continually heartened by the growing awareness and mainstreaming of the practice. From the broad adoption of cannabis to advancements in marijuana legalization, and more recent research around psychedelics, it’s clear that opportunities for wellness, enlightenment and fun are becoming more valued and better understood. As a result, there are so many new brands offering treatments, products and paraphernalia—many of which are championing legal and social justice reform. We couldn’t possibly list all of them, so our Plant Medicine guide offers a round-up of our favorites chosen for their design, innovation and effectiveness. (And yes, we know that mushrooms aren’t technically plants but we love them and decided to include them anyway.)
Dainty and whimsical, Beepy Bella’s Fungi Fantasy Studs endear with yellow, pink, orange and fuchsia hand-poured enamel set into 925 silver. These joyous mushroom earrings measure 7mm wide.
This rich potion from STEVIE has been formulated with 500mg of highly refined CBD distillate—the purest form of cannabidiol. The brand (named after Stevie Nicks) was founded by LA-based Courtney Trop, and this balm—like their other products—aims to alleviate stress and pain. Along with CBD, it’s made from beeswax, shea butter, squalene oil, evening primrose oil, rosehip oil and camphor. The CBD and camphor offer …
Swirling with color and whimsy, these bongs from Edie Parker and Brooklyn-based glassblower Paul Arnhold’s collaboration encapsulate both the brand and artist’s penchant for elevating the effervescent. Ranging from light blue to dotted greens with minty swooshes and more, each one-of-a-kind bong is handmade by the artist in his studio and limited to an edition of one per color.
Devambez—the accoladed royal stationer operating in France since 1826—collaborated with artisanal dyer Audrey Louise Reynolds to create a vibrant and mesmerizing collection of pre-rolls. Each organic, unbleached hemp paper is hand-painted with abstract renditions of sunsets and landscapes using Reynolds’ foraged ingredients, leaving lasting color without any additional flavors. Bewitching and unique, these pre-rolls blend nature, art and cannabis (which does not come included).
Made with wild-foraged Chaga mushrooms, Drink Renude’s Chagaccino is a vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, keto friendly latte-style drink mix providing a little buzz (and plenty of antioxidants) without any caffeine jitters. Organic Peruvian cacao, organic Ceylon cinnamon and a touch of monk fruit sweetener boost the flavor. Just mix with hot or cold water—or the milk, coffee or tea of your choice—to change up your drink …
Made with tinctures of mugwort, Pacific dogwood, peppermint, holy basil and California poppy, Dream Spray promotes sleep, relaxation and (as its name implies) dreams. Each ingredient comes from ethically gathered and organically cultivated plants, and the formula also includes essential oils, grain alcohol and water. Simply spritz onto pillows before bed to encourage restful slumber or even on clothing to support meditation and creativity.
Founded by mother and daughter duo, Sade Baron and Rachel Lambo, skincare brand Sade Baron relies on 100% natural ingredients to encourage the skin to heal and correct itself. Their Tai Body Oil—powered by cold-pressed prickly pear oil, broccoli seed oil, olive squalane, calendula oil and sea buckthorn oil—does so by forming an occlusive film that covers the epidermis, preventing water loss, dehydration and skin …
Between chronic asthma, a car accident that fractured her back and neck and sexual trauma, Vanessa Chakour has endured a lot, and tenaciously pursued several paths to recovery. In her book Awakening Artemis, Chakour shares the way plants helped her heal, deepened her understanding of self, connected her to the natural world and elevated her confidence and relationships. Interspersed with experiences from the author, each …
Handmade by Toronto-based ceramic artist Julie Moon, this leaf-shaped pipe swirls with abstract patterns and subtle hues. Whether in use or on display, this pipe contributes a touch of whimsy.
With relaxing effects from tobacco and warming relief from cayenne and cloves, this hand-crafted salve by Fat and the Moon (founded by herbalist Rachel Budde) soothes muscles with natural ingredients that are ethically harvested. More than a way to ease the body however, the balm’s subtle, spicy and earthy aromas—bolstered by vetiver essential oils—also invigorate the senses.
Cannabis-centered, women-run Broccoli Magazine released a special Mushroom People issue, dedicated to mycophiles and the mushroom curious alike. This 192-page magazine explores fungi and their meanings from a multitude of ethereal, healing and fascinating perspectives. Writer Bethany van Rijswijk forages through folklore’s interpretation of shrooms, Shruti Ravindran explores tripping through a neuroscience lens, while other writers tackle astrology, gastronomy and more. Soaked in psychedelic art …
The Helix one-hitter from Vessel is a perfect marriage of design and engineering to create an optimal cannabis smoking experience. The pure brass insert spirals smoke through 10 rotations; cooling it before it reaches your lips. Though the insert is easily removed from the sheath for cleaning, letting some resin build up is recommended to help capture any bits of debris that might escape from …
