Long-form guides on kratom, kava, blue lotus, and traditional herbal medicine from Herb Stomp in Portland, OR.https://www.herbstomp.com/en-ushttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/kratom-legality-state-and-city-guide/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/kratom-legality-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.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTKratomhttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/maca-root-colors-red-black-yellow/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/maca-root-colors-red-black-yellow/Maca root comes in yellow, red, and black — and in raw or gelatinized powder. Here is what actually separates the colors, what gelatinized means, and how to choose, with sources.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/what-is-blue-lotus/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/what-is-blue-lotus/Blue lotus is the sky-blue water lily of ancient Egypt — Nymphaea caerulea. Here is what the plant actually is, its history, the forms it comes in, and where it is legal, all with sources.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBlue Lotushttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/what-is-kanna/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/what-is-kanna/Kanna is Sceletium tortuosum, a small succulent from South Africa with centuries of traditional use among the San and Khoikhoi peoples. Here is what the plant is, its history, the forms it comes in, and its legal status — with sources.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/white-lotus-vs-blue-lotus/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/white-lotus-vs-blue-lotus/The Egyptian white lotus and the blue lotus are two different water lilies that share the same Nile history. Here is how Nymphaea lotus and Nymphaea caerulea actually differ — bloom time, color, and botany — with sources.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTBlue Lotushttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/damiana-tea-guide/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/damiana-tea-guide/Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is an aromatic leaf from Mexico with a long history as a folk tea and liqueur. Here is what it is, how it has traditionally been brewed, and what to expect from the flavor.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/does-kratom-show-up-on-a-drug-test/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/does-kratom-show-up-on-a-drug-test/Standard drug panels do not screen for kratom. Here is what the peer-reviewed research says about kratom and drug testing — the panels, the chemistry, detection windows, false positives, and current state legality.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTKratomhttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-to-make-blue-lotus-tea/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-to-make-blue-lotus-tea/A plain-language, sourced guide to blue lotus tea: what the flower actually is, its place in ancient Egypt, how it has traditionally been steeped, what it tastes like, which form to choose, and where it is legal.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBlue Lotushttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-to-make-kava/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-to-make-kava/Kava is the traditional drink of the South Pacific, made by kneading ground root in cool water. Here is how to prepare it the traditional way and the modern way, what it tastes like, and which kava to start with.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTKavahttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/wild-dagga-uses-benefits-and-effects/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/wild-dagga-uses-benefits-and-effects/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:06:41 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/new-to-kava-a-guide-on-how-long-kava-lasts/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/new-to-kava-a-guide-on-how-long-kava-lasts/Mon, 08 May 2023 10:15:54 GMTKavahttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/what-is-a-kava-bar-and-why-you-should-visit-one/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/what-is-a-kava-bar-and-why-you-should-visit-one/Mon, 08 May 2023 11:42:56 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/the-different-types-of-kava-exploring-noble-and-non-noble-kava-varieties/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/the-different-types-of-kava-exploring-noble-and-non-noble-kava-varieties/Tue, 30 May 2023 19:56:37 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/understanding-liquid-herbal-extracts-the-process-and-benefits-of-extracting-herbs/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/understanding-liquid-herbal-extracts-the-process-and-benefits-of-extracting-herbs/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:55:31 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/three-herbs-for-lucid-dreaming/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/three-herbs-for-lucid-dreaming/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:46:09 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-kava-for-your-needs-a-comprehensive-buying-guide/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-kava-for-your-needs-a-comprehensive-buying-guide/Tue, 30 May 2023 19:58:44 GMTBlogKavahttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/the-enchanting-blue-lotus/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/the-enchanting-blue-lotus/Tue, 30 May 2023 19:54:19 GMTBlue Lotushttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/lateral-vs-basal-kava-an-exploration-of-their-differences-and-effects/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/lateral-vs-basal-kava-an-exploration-of-their-differences-and-effects/Tue, 30 May 2023 19:53:26 GMTKavahttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-long-blue-lotus-stays-in-your-system/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-long-blue-lotus-stays-in-your-system/Mon, 08 May 2023 10:49:30 GMTBlogBlue Lotushttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/the-art-of-crafting-blue-lotus-tea/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/the-art-of-crafting-blue-lotus-tea/Mon, 08 May 2023 10:30:06 GMTBlogBlue Lotushttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-kava-kava/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions-about-kava-kava/Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:41:13 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/relieve-menstrual-cramps-ethnobotanicals/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/relieve-menstrual-cramps-ethnobotanicals/Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:53:55 GMTBlogTraditional Medicinehttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/dreamy-ethnobotanicals-6-herbs-act-natural-sleep-aids/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/dreamy-ethnobotanicals-6-herbs-act-natural-sleep-aids/Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:10:38 GMTBlogSelf Carehttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/start-lucid-dreaming/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/start-lucid-dreaming/Fri, 23 May 2014 17:46:07 GMTBlogTraditional Medicinehttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/9-ethnobotanicals-healthy-alternatives-coffee/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/9-ethnobotanicals-healthy-alternatives-coffee/Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:37:25 GMTBlogSelf Carehttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/what-is-instant-kava/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/what-is-instant-kava/Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:55:43 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/blue-lotus-a-guide-to-buy/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/blue-lotus-a-guide-to-buy/Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:19:07 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-to-find-the-best-kratom-vendor-online/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/how-to-find-the-best-kratom-vendor-online/Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:20:06 GMTKratomhttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/traditional-native-american-medicine-basic-history/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/traditional-native-american-medicine-basic-history/Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:30:42 GMTBlogTraditional Medicinehttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/ethnobotanicals-improved-mental-acuity/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/ethnobotanicals-improved-mental-acuity/Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:57:08 GMTBlogTraditional Medicinehttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/natural-aphrodisiacs-around-world/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/natural-aphrodisiacs-around-world/Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:04:27 GMTBlogTraditional Medicinehttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/secrets-kava-kava/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/secrets-kava-kava/Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:32:20 GMTBloghttps://www.herbstomp.com/blog/natural-ways-quit-smoking-13-herbs-help/https://www.herbstomp.com/blog/natural-ways-quit-smoking-13-herbs-help/Thu, 21 Aug 2014 18:16:39 GMTBlogSelf Care