Kanna, Kava & Mushroom Shot Myco Bliss

Kanna, Kava & Mushroom Shot Myco Bliss Bliss Myco MAXCHILL TROPIKANNA is a single-serve wellness shot of kanna (Sceletium tortuosum), kava (Piper methysticum), chaga, reishi and California poppy in one tropical-flavored bottle. It is a third-party product from Bliss Myco; Healing Herbals sources its own kanna through the South African San Council.

At a glance

• Single-serve wellness shot, one shot per serving
• Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum), kava (Piper methysticum), chaga, reishi and California poppy
• Tropical flavored, third-party product from Bliss Myco
• Take on an empty or lightly filled stomach
• An evening wind-down, not a daytime or focus format

The herb. Kanna is a Karoo succulent long used by the San and Khoikhoi peoples, and kava a Pacific shrub whose root has been a ceremonial drink for more than three thousand years. Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) and reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) are traditional fungi.

What's in it. The maker does not publish milligram amounts, so we do not quote any. California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a traditional Western herb in the blend.

Dosage and use. One shot is the serving. If new to kanna or kava, drink half and finish once you know how it lands. Take it on an empty or lightly filled stomach, since kava absorbs better away from meals. Kava has a reverse tolerance.

What to expect. A warm, full-body calm with an easygoing lift. For a dropper-measured kanna, kava and lotus blend see our Kanna, Blue Lotus and Kava Tincture 10 ML, and for a lighter canned drink the Botanical Brewing Kanna Pomegranate Fusion.

Side effects. Too much kanna can bring mild nausea, a headache or reduced appetite; from kava, a numb mouth is normal and heavier kavas bring drowsiness. Stop, drink water and let it pass.

Interactions and cautions.

• Do not combine with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs or other serotonergic medications, including triptans, tramadol and St. John's Wort, because of the risk of serotonin syndrome
• No alcohol, sedatives or benzodiazepine medications
• Consult a professional with any liver condition, liver-metabolized or blood-thinning medication, since reishi is included
• Not for use if pregnant or nursing, or with a heart condition; adults 21+ only

Ingredients and storage. Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum), Kava (Piper methysticum), Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus), Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), natural tropical flavors. Store cool and dark; refrigerate and finish any opened bottle the same day.

Common questions

• Does the Myco Bliss kanna and kava shot make your mouth numb? Yes, a tingling or numb mouth is a normal effect of kava and fades on its own.
• Should I drink the Myco Bliss shot with food? Kava absorbs best away from meals, so take it on an empty or lightly filled stomach.

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 and kava are traditional botanicals, and traditional use does not establish that they 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.