Harm Reduction from Opiates/Alcohol

Milk Thistle, Schisandra, and Turmeric are particularly protective against alcohol-induced liver damage. They help prevent oxidative stress, reduce inflammation, and support liver regeneration. Still, the best protection is reducing alcohol intake.

Absolutely – especially when you are substituting alcohol with herbal alternatives! Depending on the triggers of your drinking, this may be daunting: but the longer you are without alcohol, the more benefits you will notice and feel.

Here are some of the best herbal alcohol alternatives that offer mood-enhancing, calming, or euphoric effects without the hangover:

• Kava – Deeply relaxing and mildly euphoric; great for social anxiety and unwinding.
• Damiana – Uplifting, heart-opening, and slightly aphrodisiac; perfect for connection and joy.
• Blue Lily – Dreamy, calming, and subtly euphoric; ideal for ceremonies or slow, soulful evenings.
• Kanna - Uplifts mood, and promotes relaxation without sedation or intoxication.
• Lemon Balm – Calming and mood-brightening; gentle enough for daytime.
• Passionflower – Helps with social nerves and overstimulation; grounding and relaxing.
• California Poppy - gentle relaxation and mood support without sedation. 
• Hops - gentle calming and mild sedation without intoxication. 
• Butterfly Pea - beautiful blue colour, uplifting addition to herb mocktails

You will typically notice improved mood, increased energy, mental clarity and focus, healthier skin, weight less, more restful sleep and better digestion, but it can go so far as improving your relationships, helping you perform better at work, lowering your risk of long-term health issues and of course, save you money! This all depends on the level of your alcohol consumption of course.

Our Blue Lily Resin is 100x strength, which is 5 times stronger than the Blue Lily 20x Extract! They can both be used in the same way - rolled into small balls and swallowed, dissolved in hot water or herbal tea, smoked in a pipe or rolled with other herbs.

Blue Lily (Blue Lotus) is best used as an alcohol alternative when you want to feel dreamy, serene, and gently euphoric—ideal for slowing down and tuning in. It’s perfect for:

• Evening relaxation or winding down in a sacred, sensual way
• Ceremonial or meditative settings, where you want to soften mental chatter and enhance intuition
• Creative, romantic, or introspective moments, when you desire emotional openness and flow

Blue Lily invites a peaceful, heart-centered state that’s both calming and slightly blissful—like a soft, spiritual hug in plant form.

Use California Poppy as an alcohol alternative when you're seeking gentle relaxation, emotional ease, and nervous system support—without feeling drowsy or dulled. It's ideal for:

• Anxious or emotionally turbulent days, when you need to soften overwhelm and regain calm.
• Social situations where you feel a bit guarded or tense, and want to open up gently.
• Evening unwinding, especially if you're trying to reduce alcohol use and support sleep naturally.

California Poppy offers a soothing, heart-calming effect that helps ease you into a peaceful, connected state—making it a beautiful herbal ally for replacing alcohol.