Bhodi Bubbles Kanna Infused Drink

Bhodi Bubbles Kanna Infused Drink is a sparkling, shelf-stable seltzer built on Zembrin®, a standardized Sceletium tortuosum aerial parts extract, with lion's mane, damiana, gotu kola, holy basil and magnesium. Two flavors, Mango Metta and Blueberry Bliss, in packs of 2, 4, 8 and 12 cans.

At a glance

• Built around Zembrin® standardized Sceletium tortuosum aerial parts extract
• Two flavors: Mango Metta and Blueberry Bliss, sweetened with monk fruit and a splash of real juice
• Mango Metta 15 calories, Blueberry Bliss 10 calories, both 2g carbs and 1g natural sugar
• Packs of 2, 4, 8 and 12 cans, one chilled can is the serving

The herb. Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a succulent of the Aizoaceae family from the Karoo of South Africa, fermented and chewed by the San and Khoikhoi, carrying mesembrine, mesembrenone, delta-7-mesembrenone and mesembranol; Zembrin® gives a consistent alkaloid balance. Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus), gotu kola, tulsi and damiana round it out.

What's in it. The label does not print a milligram amount of Zembrin® per can, so we do not quote one. Mango Metta is 15 calories with 2g carbs and 1g natural sugar, sweetened with monk fruit and 4% natural juice; Blueberry Bliss is 10 calories with 2g carbs and 1g natural sugar, with monk fruit and 5% natural juice.

Dosage and use. One chilled can is the serving. A kanna drink comes on gently over the first half hour, so a first session needs only one can. Do not combine it with other kanna products the same window.

What to expect. Users describe Bhodi Bubbles as a bright, present, gently uplifted calm without the jolt of caffeine; it is not a strong or heavy kanna. For the current lineup see Bodhi Bubbles Adaptogen Seltzer, and for another canned kanna flavor the Botanical Brewing Kanna Pomegranate Fusion.

Side effects. The kanna here is gentle, but dose-related effects apply if you drink several in a row: a queasy stomach, headache, jitteriness or reduced appetite. As it contains a mushroom, anyone with a mushroom allergy should avoid it.

Interactions and cautions.

• Do not combine with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs or other serotonergic medications, including triptans, tramadol and St. John's Wort (serotonin syndrome risk)
• Do not use it with alcohol; not if pregnant, nursing or with a heart condition
• Consult your provider first if you take any medication or supplement; adults 21 and over

Ingredients and storage. Carbonated Filtered Water, Real Mango/Blueberry Juice Concentrate, Natural Mango/Blueberry Flavor, Magnesium L-Threonate (Magtein®), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Malic Acid, RealLionsmane™ Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 8:1, Damiana Extract, Gotu Kola Extract, Holy Basil Extract, Pink Himalayan Salt, Monk Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Zembrin® (Sceletium tortuosum Aerial Parts Extract). Shelf-stable; store unopened cans in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Common questions

• How much kanna is in a can? The can lists Zembrin® but does not print a milligram amount, so one can is one serving.
• Is it low in sugar? Yes, each can has 1g natural sugar and 2g carbs.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Kanna is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.