The Reason I was asking this question is Knic knic (spelled many different ways but pronounced like this) which is dried manzinita leaves from the Manzinita bush which often grows in California and other places (it is also known as Ironwood because the branches are very strong) so you don't want to run through manzinita bushes unless you want to get scraped up a lot or have your clothes torn up.
Knic knic is one of the Native American names for dried Manzinita bushes that is sometimes smoked during a sweat using a peace pipe on certain occasions by many tribes throughout the Western United States.
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Smoking manzanita leaves generally has no significant medicinal or physiological effects, though it can add body and flavor to a smoking mixture. It's primarily used as a mild astringent and flavor enhancer when combined with other smoking materials.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- Not a strong medicinal agent:Manzanita leaves are not known for their potent medicinal properties when smoked.
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Jun 28, 2021 — Manzanita should not be consumed for long periods of time. It's high in tannins and this can be drying to your system. Decocting the leaves was ...
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Manzanita leaf (and bark if you wish) is a strong astringent with body and flavor that can be too harsh to smoke alone. The leaves may be difficult to break ...
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The leaves contain chemicals with a mildly disinfectant quality and can be used for mild urinary tract infections.
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