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Kanna and SSRIs: Exploring Potential Interactions

TL;DR: Kanna and SSRIs both act on serotonin, so taking them together could push serotonin too high and raise the risk of serotonin syndrome, which is rare but serious. Don't combine them without t...

DIY Guide: Making Your Own Blue Lotus Tincture

TL;DR: You can make an alcohol-free blue lotus tincture at home with 1 ounce of dried flowers covered in vegetable glycerin at roughly 1 part flower to 2 parts glycerin. Let it sit in a sealed jar ...

Blue Lotus Tincture: Optimal Dosage for Best Results

TL;DR: Start blue lotus tincture low: about 5 to 10 drops for a mild effect, 10 to 20 for moderate and 20 to 30 for strong, under the tongue or in a little water or tea. It usually kicks in within ...

Blue Lotus Tincture: Unveiling Mystical Benefits

TL;DR: Blue lotus tincture puts the flower ancient Egyptians prized into an easy dropper form. People use it for relaxation, winding down before bed, more vivid dreams and meditation, all tradition...

Exploring Ancient Wellness with Blue Lotus Vape

TL;DR: Blue lotus has been used since ancient Egypt for relaxation, meditation and dreamy states, and vaping it gets you a faster, gentler onset than tea or tincture with a light floral taste. If y...

Discovering Serenity: Blue Lotus Tincture Review

TL;DR: This is a hands-on review of our Blue Lotus tincture, made from Nymphaea caerulea flowers. It covers taste, how people use it in water or tea, and how it compares with working with the dried...

Vaporizing Blue Lotus: A Growing Trend Explored

TL;DR: Vaporizing blue lotus heats ground flower to roughly 125 to 150°C (257 to 302°F) so the compounds come off as vapor without burning, which means a cleaner draw and a faster onset than tea or...

What Are the Cognitive Benefits of Kanna?

TL;DR: The main human study on kanna and focus used Zembrin, a standardized extract, and found better executive function and cognitive flexibility, but no short-term change in memory. Researchers l...

Mechanisms Behind Kanna's Effects

TL;DR: Researchers describe several ways kanna's alkaloids act in the body, mainly serotonin reuptake inhibition by mesembrine plus PDE4 inhibition and possible VMAT2 activity. Most of this comes f...

Kanna vs. Natural Mood Enhancers: A Comparison

TL;DR: Kanna, St. John's Wort and valerian root get lumped together, but they work differently: kanna is traditionally used for a lifted, easy mood, St. John's Wort is the well-known serotonin herb...

Discovering the Dual Use of Our Blue Lotus Vape Juice

TL;DR: Our alcohol-free blue lotus tincture pulls double duty. You can take it under the tongue like a normal tincture, and because it has no alcohol and the right liquid consistency, it also works...

Eco-Friendly Vaping: Disposable Kanna Extract Vapes

TL;DR: Our disposable kanna vape holds 100 mg of kanna extract from organic Sceletium tortuosum mixed with vegetable glycerin, in a body made from hemp plastic. It's a quick, no-prep way to take ka...