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Long-form guides on kratom, kava, blue lotus, and traditional herbal medicine. Researched, sourced, and written from a real shop in Portland.
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Is Kratom Legal? A State and City Guide
Kratom is legal at the federal level but banned in a handful of states, and some cities restrict it even where the state allows it. Here is an up-to-date, sourced map of where kratom is and isn't legal — and where we ship.
Jul 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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Maca Root Colors: Red vs. Black vs. Yellow (and Gelatinized vs. Raw)
Jul 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Blue Lotus
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What Is Blue Lotus? A Guide to Nymphaea caerulea
Jul 6, 2026 · 5 min read
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What Is Kanna? A Guide to Sceletium tortuosum
Jul 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Blue Lotus
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Egyptian White Lotus vs. Blue Lotus: What's the Difference?
Jul 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Damiana Tea: How to Brew It and What It Tastes Like
Jul 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Kratom
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Does Kratom Show Up on a Drug Test?
Jul 1, 2026 · 5 min read
Blue Lotus
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How to Make Blue Lotus Tea (Nymphaea caerulea)
Jul 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Kava
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How to Make Kava: Traditional Prep, Taste & Tips
Jul 1, 2026 · 3 min read
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Wild Dagga: Uses, Benefits, and Effects
Feb 19, 2025 · 4 min read
Kava
New to Kava? A Guide on How Long Kava Lasts
Jul 11, 2023 · 6 min read
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What is a Kava Bar? And why you should visit one!
Jul 11, 2023 · 4 min read
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The Different Types of Kava: Exploring Noble and Non-Noble Kava Varieties
Jul 11, 2023 · 5 min read
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Understanding Liquid Herbal Extracts: The Process and Benefits of Extracting Herbs
Jul 11, 2023 · 4 min read
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Three Herbs for Lucid Dreaming
Jul 11, 2023 · 4 min read
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How to Choose the Best Kava for Your Needs: A Comprehensive Buying Guide
Jul 3, 2023 · 5 min read
Blue Lotus
The Enchanting Blue Lotus
Jul 3, 2023 · 6 min read
Kava
Lateral vs. Basal Kava: An Exploration of Their Differences and Effects
Jul 3, 2023 · 6 min read
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How Long Blue Lotus Stays in Your System
Jun 28, 2023 · 3 min read
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The Art of Crafting Blue Lotus Tea
Jun 28, 2023 · 7 min read
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Frequently asked questions about Kava Kava
Jun 26, 2023 · 5 min read
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How to Relieve Menstrual Cramps with Ethnobotanicals
Jun 26, 2023 · 4 min read
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Dreamy Ethnobotanicals: Herbs Some Use as Natural Sleep Aids
Jun 26, 2023 · 4 min read
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Beginner's Guide to Lucid Dreaming Supplements
Jun 26, 2023 · 6 min read
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9 Ethnobotanicals That Are Healthy Alternatives to Coffee
Jun 26, 2023 · 4 min read
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What is instant kava?
Jun 26, 2023 · 2 min read
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All About Blue Lotus
Apr 27, 2023 · 6 min read
Kratom
How to Find the Best Kratom Vendor Online
Mar 1, 2023 · 3 min read
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Traditional Native American Medicine: A Basic History
Feb 2, 2023 · 4 min read
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Ethnobotanicals and Improved Mental Acuity
Feb 1, 2023 · 3 min read
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Natural Aphrodisiacs from Around the World
Feb 1, 2023 · 4 min read
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The secrets of Kava Kava
Jan 25, 2023 · 4 min read
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Natural Ways to Quit Smoking: 13 Herbs to Help
Dec 21, 2022 · 6 min read