Stitch, Snuffstore.co.uk takes its description of High Dry Toast from ‘Behind the Bay windows’ and it states; “High Dry Toast is a natural tobacco snuff with added flavours” It goes on to say; “…it has a strange nutty flavour of deceptive strength” I take snuffstore at their word and I trust the booklet they took the information from. Plus I trust my own nose… To say High Dry Toast has no added flavours is like saying the Titanic didn’t hit and iceberg & sink…
Has anyone that tinkers with making and adding ingrediences to snuff tried adding Damiana Leaf? Don’t quote me on it, but I’ve read Damiana was recorded to be used as an aphrodisiac in the ancient Mayan civilization. It’s sold in health food stores. I was told it’s still used in Mexico as an aphrodisiac mixed with something else “the unspeakable” and smoked. The best Info I’ve found on the web so far in detail. Damiana Leaf
I have to agree with Lazarus, I love my HDT but I couldn’t imagine that is JUST tobacco. Whatever scent is in there it is very light but damn do I love HDT!!!
A little more on Damiana Leaf. I purchesed some but haven’t had the courage to try it. My Soon to be Ex said he wouldn’t mind trying it. Gave me one of his good cigars to grind up if I rant to try it that way instead of adding it to snuff I already have. Found a little more info Damiana Leaf The only think is I won’t be smoking it, but putting a little in snuff.
When I first tried making my own snuff, I ground up some of the different types of tobacco I have at home. I didn’t really care for any of them for some reason. Well I had to get some American Snuffs that only Mars had, I took advantage and picked up a few cigars. When I got my package I ground up a little of one cigar and smoked the rest. The cigar was awful, just nasty! The snuff it made was really good though! So I think cigars are a munch better starting point to grind snuff. Much more flavorful and rich.
i used to smoke damiana, as it has a very pleasant erlaxing effect and, in contrat to another nice relaxant, is legal. i stopped that after reading about it probably being quite harmful for your kidney. its got a sweet scent to it that i imagine might blend very well with floral scents. so its nort even off-topic. worth a try maybe.
I’m definitely not recommending this for anyone. I’m trying it for my own personal use. When I crushed it and gave it a good sniff the Damiana it does smell like Chamomile or one of those Celestial Teas that contain chamomile. I like chamomile tea so it’s nice. Not being a fan of floral snuff. So from sniffing the mixture I smell sweet Chamomile scent, but when I sniff it I do feel a good kick from the Cigar Tobacco and smell it as well as the Damiana. It’s a nice balance the two. I went with ½ and ½. Now the only thing I would like to improve is the dryness. It’s a very dry snuff. Forgot to mention the crushing process. I put it through a coffee grinder purchase for making my personal snuff and tinkering a couple times on fine grind. But I did not find it fine enough for me. So I moved to mortar and pedestal for an even a finer ground then back to coffee grinder. Not bad at all, just need to improve the dryness.
I made a really dry snuff the same way Kim. To give it some moisture I put the snuff in Tupperware with a few drops of water. Close the Tupperware and shake it all about. Then put it in the refrigerator for a little while. When I did this the snuff came out moist and very fluffy, almost like MC’s O&G. Let me know how it works out for you. Ohh I used tap water but most people will recommend distilled.
Okay since I was a little afraid of water that it might mold or mildew, since I would not be using it on a daily bases. Just something special to pull out on a lovely occasion. I added a few drops of Vodka since it doesn’t really have a scent. I placed the container in the microwave 10 seconds to stem fluff and put it in the refrigerator. Thank you Dajawu I didn’t want to change the taste. Your instruction turned the light on in my brain try vodka. A friend and I tried the dry. I feel relaxed and they also concord.
is the feeling you get fro it much different from nicotine only? vodka sounds awful. i am sure it has some kind of smell to it, even pure alcohol is not comletely smell-less.
I felt very relaxed kinda like a mild muscle relaxer. The vodka only a few drops! Not enough to detect just to provide a little moisture.
damania is very relaxing very relaxing. Plus it doesn’t kill sex drive so hence it is an aphrodisiac. Anything relaxing is an aphrodisiac, think about if you feel calm and relaxed you’ve got a better chance to be in the mood. Also anything exotic will amp up dopamine production hence how nutmeg could be an aphrodisiac back in the day. Men used to carry rasps for nutmeg and it worked for them though now that everyone has tried nutmeg it now doesn’t work as an aphro… Damania mixs well with vodka I forget the excate reciepe though I could probably find it anyone is interested, not truely any more fun buzz wise though very relaxing and as we now all know that can be lots of fun.
Bob thank you! I would like to see the recipe if your able to find it.
Cool I will try to find it. I know it’s probably online but I should have a hard copy of it somewhere.
nutmeg snuff anyone? i think nutmeg is hallucigenic in higher doses. one might be in for some fun.
And not so good for your liver too boot (nutmeg) though nothing like fennel seed oil. Yeah fennel seed oil is hallucinagenic at certain doses that also cause liver damage comprable to a lifetime of hard drinking (wahoo)
My fist snuff was nutmeg dust. I would shake the bottle of nutmeg then open it and snuff the floating dust. Very aromatic and enjoyable but it slowed my mind and put me in a stooper. Like a what we call “brain fart” that lasted for awhile. Anyone who enjoys their intellect should avoid it. Not recommended in higher doses because it will make your brain feel sick! For an aromatic additive it’s nice. I might try the open container in a sealed container method of scent transference for this spice.
Kim- you are the coolest…I’m sure you will have a long line of Snuffer’s wanting your hand…Making snuff is fun isn’t it? A good hobby that is new for me, too. Guys, I really don’t recommend using anything with psychoactive powers other than tobacco. Just my opinion, but there’s so much stigma about drugs…and I hate being looked at as a “drug-user” when taking snuff. It was bad enough when I used to smoke cigarettes! But seriously, I’ve usually been a purist about things, and I feel the same way about snuff.
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Well I like making my own body Srubs and using essential oils & Spices and herbs making regular candles and tarts. I love making bee’s wax candles pure and natural. I love the smell of a bee’s wax candle. But bee’s wax is so expensive. That’s a luxury for me. I tinkering around with Resins Dragon Blood, Frankincense, Myrrh etc. Smudging and semi-precious gemstones and crystals. It’s like I’m some kinda Alchemist Hoodoo Child! I’d like to see everyone be safe. I didn’t know this thread would go this way. But it looks like people have something to say. Plus I try to keep in mind that we have many members from around the world and many do have freedoms we do not have here and we have freedom that they do not have.