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Home Blog CBD Oil Pulling A Kyoto Botanicals Guide Updated: June 5, 2026  •  Author: Mark Gillilan  |  Founder, Kyoto Botanicals CBD Oil Pulling: The Complete Guide to Elevating Your Oral Hygiene Routine "I love oil pulling and it just makes sense to me to do it with our organic peppermint CBD oil. Since I already hold it in my mouth for a minute to start absorption, might as well do it actively!" — Mark G. If you are familiar with wellness rituals, you have likely heard of oil pulling, the ancient Ayurvedic practice of swishing oil in your mouth...

Home Blog Why Your Nightcap is Ruining Your Night A Kyoto Botanicals Guide Updated: May 14, 2026  •  Author: Mark Gillilan  |  Founder The 3 AM Problem: A Biologist on Why the Nightcap is Ruining Your Sleep It all comes down to the glutamate rebound. You feel more relaxed when you drink because it causes your brain to shut off glutamate (the chemical that makes us feel anxious). But when the alcohol wears off, typically around 3 AM, your brain tries to restore chemical balance. It reduces Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which makes you feel calm, and increases glutamate, which makes...

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:...