Safety & Ingredients | Bear Blend

Bear Blend offers a range of organic herbal products across several categories, including loose ceremonial herbs (for smoking or for tea), herbal smoking blends, herbal cigarettes, herbal prerolls, herbal cigars, herbal chew, herbal diffusers, and elixirs. The information below covers the full Bear Blend product line.

What's NOT in any Bear Blend product

All Bear Blend products contain:

NO nicotine
NO tobacco
NO CBD
NO THC
NO synthetic flavorings
NO controlled substances of any kind

Diffuser-specific exclusions: NO Vitamin E acetate, NO diacetyl, NO formaldehyde.

Bear Blend products are made with organic, biodynamic, and fair-trade ingredients wherever possible.

Age restriction — entire product line

It is Bear Blend's company policy that all customers must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or use any Bear Blend product, regardless of category. Bear Blend products are intended for adult ceremonial, traditional, and aromatherapy use only.

MINORS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ACCESS OR USE THIS WEBSITE OR ANY BEAR BLEND PRODUCT.

See our Age Policy for further details.

Safety information by product category

Smokable products (herbal cigarettes, herbal prerolls, herbal cigars, loose smoking blends, ceremonial smoking herbs)

Bear Blend smokable products are tobacco-free, nicotine-free combustible herbal preparations intended for adult ceremonial or traditional use.

Important safety information for all smokable products:

Smoking any combustible material, including herbal blends, produces smoke that contains substances that may be harmful to health. Combustion byproducts include carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and other compounds inherent to burning plant material.
Bear Blend smokable products are not a "healthy" or "safe" alternative to tobacco smoking. They are tobacco-free and nicotine-free, but the act of inhaling smoke from any source carries inherent risk.
Do not use Bear Blend smokable products if you have respiratory conditions, heart conditions, or any other medical condition affected by smoke exposure, without first consulting your physician.
Use only in well-ventilated areas and in compliance with local smoke-free air laws. Many jurisdictions prohibit smoking in indoor public spaces, workplaces, and other shared locations regardless of what is being smoked.
California Proposition 65 warning: smoke from combustion of plant material contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Loose herbs for tea or ingestion

Bear Blend ingestible herbs are organic preparations intended for adult use as tea or other traditional preparations.

Important safety information:

Herbs may interact with prescription medications. Consult your physician before use if you are taking any medication.
Some individuals may have allergic reactions to specific herbs. Discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare provider if you experience an adverse reaction.
Do not use during pregnancy or nursing without first consulting your physician. Some herbs traditionally used by adults are not safe during pregnancy.
Keep out of reach of children.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Herbal chew

Bear Blend herbal chew is a tobacco-free, nicotine-free oral herbal preparation intended for adult use. It is not a smokeless tobacco substitute and is not marketed as a tobacco-cessation product.

Important safety information:

Do not swallow large amounts of herbal chew material.
Spit, do not swallow, as you would with any oral herbal preparation.
May cause oral irritation in some individuals. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Not intended for use during pregnancy or nursing without consulting your physician.
Keep out of reach of children.

Herbal diffusers (aerosol)

Bear Blend herbal diffusers are personal aromatherapy diffusers that release an aromatic mist of organic plant essences. They contain no nicotine, no tobacco, no CBD, and no controlled substances.

Important safety information:

While Bear Blend herbal diffusers may resemble e-cigarettes in appearance, they are not e-cigarettes. Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) are devices that deliver nicotine; Bear Blend herbal diffusers deliver organic plant aromas only.
Use as directed. Diffusers are designed for low-temperature aromatic diffusion to preserve the integrity of plant essences.
Do not use if you have respiratory conditions without first consulting your physician.
Do not use during pregnancy or nursing without consulting your physician.
Different individuals may react differently to plant aromatics; discontinue use if you experience any adverse reaction.

Elixirs

Bear Blend elixirs are bottled organic plant preparations. Intended use varies by product (aromatherapy, diffuser cartridge refill, or traditional preparation) and is specified on each product page.

Important safety information:

Use only as directed on the specific product page.
Do not use during pregnancy or nursing without first consulting your physician.
May interact with prescription medications. Consult your physician before use if you are taking any medication.
Keep out of reach of children.
For external or aromatherapy use only unless the specific product page indicates otherwise.

General health-related information (applies to all products)

You should not rely on any health-related content, information, or materials on this site as a replacement for the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional. You are strongly encouraged to consult a medical doctor or qualified healthcare professional before using any Bear Blend product for any purpose, including but not limited to if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have any preexisting medical condition.

Statements regarding Bear Blend products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Bear Blend products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Different individuals may react differently to plant ingredients, and adverse reactions are possible with any herbal product. Bear Blend products are used at your own risk. If you experience any adverse effect from using a Bear Blend product, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare provider.

Use during pregnancy or nursing

Do not use any Bear Blend product if you are pregnant or nursing without first consulting your physician. Many traditional herbs that are safe for adult use are not appropriate during pregnancy or nursing.

Allergens

Bear Blend products are made with plant-based ingredients. Individuals with known plant allergies should review the complete ingredient list for any product before use. Bear Blend products are produced in a facility that handles a wide range of botanical materials; cross-contact with other plant species is possible.

THC and Drug Testing

Bear Blend states that its products contain no THC, CBD, tobacco, nicotine, or controlled substances. Always review the current ingredient information for the specific product you intend to use.

Bear Blend cannot guarantee the outcome of a drug test.

Drug-testing results depend on the test being used, the substances it detects, the product's composition, possible contamination or cross-contact, and individual circumstances. Product descriptions alone cannot guarantee a negative result.

If you are subject to workplace testing, athletic rules, court-ordered testing, or another requirement to avoid particular substances, take additional care before using any botanical product.

Review the exact product formulation and any relevant testing documentation available from Bear Blend. If a positive test would have serious consequences and you cannot accept uncertainty about the product's composition or testing implications, the most cautious choice is to avoid using it.

Adding cannabis, hemp products, or other substances to a Bear Blend product changes the overall composition and may introduce THC, CBD, or other compounds not present in the original product.

Children and Pets

Bear Blend products are intended for adults aged 21 and older under company policy. Keep all products, packaging, liquids, and devices securely stored and out of reach of children.

Do not give adult herbal products to children. Do not assume that a botanical that is familiar or commonly used by adults is safe for pets.

Keep products away from pets, and do not allow animals to chew or swallow herbs, elixirs, or diffuser liquids. If a child or pet accidentally swallows a product or develops symptoms after exposure, contact an appropriate medical professional, veterinarian, or poison-control service for guidance.

Driving, Machinery, and Activities Requiring Alertness

Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform activities requiring full attention if you feel dizzy, drowsy, impaired, or otherwise unwell after using any product.

The effects of botanical ingredients and aromatic products can vary among individuals. Do not assume that a product is suitable before driving or operating machinery simply because it is plant-based or contains no nicotine.

When in doubt, do not use the product before an activity that requires alertness or coordination.

What Should I Do If I Experience an Adverse Reaction?

Individual responses to botanical ingredients vary, and adverse reactions are possible with any herbal product.

If you experience an adverse effect:

Discontinue use immediately.
Avoid further exposure to the product.
Contact a qualified healthcare professional for advice.
Seek urgent medical attention if symptoms are severe, including difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, or signs of a serious allergic reaction.

If a product has been swallowed accidentally or used in a way that differs from its instructions, contact an appropriate medical professional or poison-control service for guidance. Keep the product packaging and ingredient information available when seeking help.

General Health Disclaimer

You should not rely on any health-related content, information, or materials on this website as a replacement for advice from a physician or other qualified healthcare professional.

You are strongly encouraged to consult a medical doctor or qualified healthcare professional before using any Bear Blend product for any purpose, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a preexisting medical condition.

Statements regarding Bear Blend products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Bear Blend products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Different individuals may react differently to plant ingredients, and adverse reactions are possible with any herbal product. Use of Bear Blend products is at your own risk. If you experience an adverse effect, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare provider.

Nothing on this website is intended to encourage anyone to disregard medical advice, delay appropriate treatment, or substitute an herbal product for a proven medical treatment.

For additional information about botanical histories and traditional uses, visit our Health page. For ingredient-specific information, see our Herb Encyclopedia.

Questions About a Specific Product?

Product formulations and intended uses vary across the Bear Blend range. If you have a question about an ingredient, preparation method, product direction, or possible cross-contact, review the relevant product page and contact our team before using the product.

Please include the product name and the specific ingredient or safety concern in your inquiry so we can direct you to the most relevant information.

Learn the plants. Understand the risks. Make informed choices. Share the ceremony.