Ryan Latreille - Kanna Unveiled: Microdosing, Formulations, & Therapeutic Potential
Dec 11, 2023
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Ryan Latreille, Founder of Kanna Extract & Hearthstone Collective, discusses the therapeutic potential of kanna and its unique effects on mood and energy. They explore common pairings with kanna, from cannabis to psilocybin, and the importance of sourcing the safest and most effective kanna. Ryan also delves into the historical use of kanna in indigenous tribes and the cultivation process involved in growing this plant medicine.
Kanna extract offers a unique and grounding experience, making individuals feel more connected to themselves and others.
Cultivating high-quality Kanna can be challenging due to its specific geographic requirements and the need for stable genetics.
Kanna interacts well with other plant medicines, such as cannabis and psilocybin, enhancing the effects and creating unique possibilities for personalized formulations.
Deep dives
The Potential of Cona as an Alternative to Alcohol and Other Substances
Cona Extract is a special plant with increasing enthusiasm and research behind it, offering a promising alternative to alcohol and other substances that may not be healthy. It has the potential to provide a unique experience, making individuals feel more connected to themselves and others. Unlike a full-blown psychedelic effect, Cona offers a grounded and uplifting experience. Its alkaloids, including Mezzumbrane and Delta-7, contribute to its mood-enhancing and calming effects. The world can benefit from the use of Cona as a plant medicine, supporting mental and emotional well-being.
The Cultivation and Grading of Cona
Cultivating high-quality Cona can be challenging due to its specific geographic requirements and the need for stable genetics. Certified organic Cona farms are currently not available, but sustainable farming practices with no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers can be implemented. Cona is typically classified into three grades: pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and table grade. Nutraceutical-grade Cona offers a balance between potency and accessibility, allowing individuals to experience the benefits of Cona extracts without the prohibitive costs of pharmaceutical-grade products.
The Importance of Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Use
Indigenous communities, such as the Khoi and San people in South Africa, have a rich history of using Cona as a plant medicine. It has been integral to their cultures, used in various social occasions, ceremonies, and hunting trips. Cona's ability to alleviate pain, enhance cognitive function, and induce altered states of consciousness has made it a valuable tool for these communities. Efforts are being made to preserve and support the traditional knowledge and practices of the Khoi and San people, ensuring their cultural heritage is respected and preserved.
Synergy with Other Plant Medicines
Cona interacts well with other plant medicines, including cannabis and psilocybin. When combined, Cona has the ability to ground and open the heart during psychedelic experiences, creating a more empathogenic and uplifting effect. The alkaloids in Cona, such as Mezzumbrane and Delta-7, can complement and enhance the effects of other substances. This opens up unique possibilities for personalizing formulations and exploring the synergistic potential of Cona with other plant medicines.
Cona Extracts and Personalized Formulations
Cona Extract Company offers high-quality Cona extracts, formulated with specific alkaloid ratios to produce desired effects. Lift and Bliss, two of their formulations, provide different experiences, with Lift offering an uplifting and energizing effect, while Bliss provides a more melty and blissful experience. The alkaloid profiles can be customized to meet individual needs, offering a wide range of possibilities for personal transformation and recreational use.
Ryan unravels the secrets of kanna’s alkaloids that lend to its unique effects on mood and energy. From historical cosmologies to modern applications, Ryan and Paul explore the common pairings with kanna, from cannabis to psilocybin. Lastly, Ryan sheds his expertise on sourcing the safest, most effective, and ethical kanna possible.
This episode explores the intersection of culture, spirituality, and human transformation through the lens of kanna's potent effects.
Ryan Latreille:
Ryan Latreille founded Kanna Extract Co., Hearthstone Collective, and Flow Labs. With over a decade of expertise in mushrooms and plant medicines, he’s dedicated to offering solutions that support mental and emotional well-being. From providing premium kanna extracts to designing innovative nutraceutical products, Ryan is helping shape the psychedelic and wellness industries with ethically sourced, high-quality botanicals.
Highlights:
Ryan’s path with kanna microdosing that led him to create Hearthstone Collective. Zembrin’s research into Kanna’s therapeutic potential. Microdosing kanna: benefits and risks. Kanna cosmologies: historical uses in the Khoi and San tribes. Why the cultivation and lab testing of kanna is so crucial. Unpacking the subjective effects of Kanna’s alkaloids. Known Kanna combinations: Cannabis, psilocybin, & more.
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