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Home Blog Why President Trump is Calling for an Urgent CBD Law Fix A Kyoto Botanicals Announcement Updated: April 25, 2026 • Author: Mark Gillilan | Founder, Kyoto Botanicals The 0.4mg Hemp Cliff: Why President Trump is Calling for an Urgent CBD Law Fix The Takeaway The hemp industry just hit a 48-hour whirlwind. On April 23, 2026, President Trump took to Truth Social to call on Congress to "get this done RIGHT and FAST", referring to the looming federal hemp ban set for November 12. As a biologist and a founder in this space, I’ve been watching the 0.4mg...

Home Blog Functional Mocktail: Vanilla Maple White Russian A Kyoto Botanicals Recipe Updated: April 23, 2026 • Author: Mark Gillilan | Founder, Kyoto Botanicals Functional Mushroom Mocktail: The Vanilla Maple White Russian The Evening Reset If you’re moving away from alcohol but still want a sophisticated evening ritual, the sugary juice mocktails in a can aren't the answer. You need something savory, earthy, and functional with the ritual of crafting a drink. This recipe uses our (re)GROUND Mushroom + Cacao Adaptogenic Brew to provide a grounded sense of calm without the blood-sugar spike or the circadian rhythm disruption. The Benefits:...

Home Blog The Reddit Files A Founder Q & A Updated: April 17, 2026  •  Author: Mark Gillilan  |  Founder, Kyoto Botanicals The Reddit Files: Science-Backed Answers to Your Most Common Botanical Wellness Questions "Welcome to The Reddit Files, a dedicated archive where I bridge the gap between community discussion and botanical science. I’m the founder of Kyoto Botanicals, and I spend time every day on platforms like Reddit to engage with real questions from the CBD and functional mushroom community to help bring clarity to a confusing category." — Mark G. Navigation through the world of hemp and fungi...

Home Blog Organic MCT vs. Olive Oil: Which CBD Carrier is Best? When you’re looking at a bottle of CBD, the carrier oil is just as important as the hemp itself. Since CBD is fat-soluble, it needs a healthy fat to hitch a ride into your system. But not all fats work the same way. The molecular structure of the oil may determine how fast you feel it and how long it stays with you. Here’s a simple breakdown of why we use Organic MCT and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Last updated: March 26, 2026 • Author: Mark Gillilan...