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.)
Hero image Matthew Palladino, featured in Plant Magick, courtesy of the artist and TASCHEN
Pipe Party is LA’s first pipe-making workshop from inclusive ceramic studio POT. Open to all skill levels, the class features step-by-step instructions on making and decorating pipes and all the necessary accomanying instruments. It’s a fun, creative way to celebrate cannabis—with the class being BYOB as well as BYOC.
Powered by 500mg of CBD and 250mg of CBG (aka Cannabigerol, another legal cannabinoid compound found in cannabis), this multipurpose Body Butter from Tonic Vibes does more than moisturize. Gotu Kola promotes skin cell growth to reduce signs of aging, while marshmallow root and black seed oil contribute anti-inflammatory properties to soothe irritation and redness. Finished with apricot kernel oil, shea butter and other natural …
Informed by the Indian tradition of hair oiling, the HoliRoots Hair Oil from Akash and Nikita Mehta’s beauty brand Fable & Mane is an award-winning root treatment for stronger, healthier hair. Within the vegan formula, ashwagandha helps to thicken hair while dashmool promotes scalp health to encourage growth. As a part of the Every Body campaign, 100% of the proceeds from “The Every Body” version …
Comprehensive and clear, the book Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion from drug policy journalist Michelle Janikian is a guide to planning safe, effective trips. From step-by-step instructions to advice on being there for others who are tripping and tips for microdosing, the concise resource elucidates some of the magic behind mushrooms.
Timed to match the length of a ketamine high, Music for Psychedelic Therapy, Jon Hopkins’ sixth studio album, was crafted to enhance and guide trips. It unfurls and floats between synths and field recordings of birds, waterfalls and other forest sounds, creating a delicate spatial soundtrack. Whether embarking on a hallucinogenic journey or in pursuit of mindful moments, this vinyl LP (which also comes with a digital download) …
From Canadian smokeware brand Another Room, the Floating Ashtray makes it easy to toke while soaking in the bath, relaxing in a pool or drifting down a river. 3D-printed with plant-based plastics, the ashtray features a lily pad with a flower on top, a design that’s both fun and functional. The raised pad protects the stash from water and splashing while a ridge on the …
Part of Taschen’s Library of Esoterica, Plant Magick—written by Jessica Hundley and designed by Thunderwing studio—is the fourth volume in the series that chronicles mystic traditions. Featuring interviews, essays and 400+ images (including ancient Egyptian stonework), Plant Magick explores how plants and the natural world have been intrinsically connected with countless stories, myths, medicine, religions and cultural practices throughout history. Also in the series are …
Informed by the minimalism of modernism, the Cube Grinder from Laundry Day is a sculptural take on the cannabis accessory. Comprised of strong lines and four detachable components made from aluminum, the cube features two pieces for grinding and two pieces for storage, all held together by a strong magnetic closure. Either resting on any of its sides or balancing in an angular position, it’s …
Designed by Andrew O Hughes for design-forward smokeware brand Tetra, the Polytope Ashtray is a functional decorative object, made from rose-citrine dichroic glass that was hand-cast into a rhombus shape. Artful and entrancing, the ashtray shape-shifts through colors as the lighting changes.
Providing a sense of calm clarity, Prismatic Plants’ Good Day tincture combines adaptogens with cannabidiol to combat stress and anxiety. Eucalyptol improves brain function and alertness, while various other essential oils and terpenes provide benefits from improved focus to elevated moods. Prismatic Plants also donates proceeds to various initiatives including The Hood Incubator, Women’s Voices and the Weil Foundation.
NYC-based glass artist Paul Arnhold has partnered with Edie Parker for another series of swirling and mesmerizing one-of-a-kind bongs. Handmade by the artist, these bongs feature a longer, slimmer neck and kaleidoscopic swaths of color that are each limited to one edition. They make for a whimsical display, even when not in use.
Working with local and sustainably grown produce, Rose crafts flower rosin products that merge culinary culture and farming. For the Deep Sleep formula, the LA-based company creates CBD-infused Turkish Delight-style treats that are powered by their house-made flower rosin, grown on their regenerative farm. The formula (which contains 10mg of CBD) utilizes the flower at its fullest expression of flavor and terpenes, infusing it with …
