It's sold as herbal incense, it's smoked like marijuana and it has caught the ire of Louisiana lawmakers.

The House on Tuesday backed a ban of the product that goes by names like "K2," "Voodoo," "FIYA" and "Spice." The mixture of herbs and spices is sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, and it's commonly sold in head shops and convenience stores.

Police officers say people roll it up in joints or inhale it from pipes, just like marijuana -- and get similar effects.

Approved 102-0, a measure by Rep. Ricky Templet, R-Terrytown, would prohibit the manufacturing, sale or possession of the combination of herbs, spices and synthetic ingredients.

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