THC based drinks and health-oriented beverages are quickly growing markets and highly sought after products. The THC drink market alone was valued at $2.04 Billion in 2023 and is expected to increase to over $100 Billion by 2032. A few companies have been bold enough to venture into crossing the two together by adaptogens to their THC based beverages. The most known adaptogen is probably ginseng but many others have been used for centuries by various cultures and increasing in popularity in the United States. We’re going to go over what Reishi, Ashwagandha, and L-theanine do and how they may help aid your overall health. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some crazy new weed drink stuff.
What is Reish and what does it do?
Reishi also known as Lingzhi, is generally found in eastern parts of Asia. Reishi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years and is commonly referred to as the “Mushroom of Immortality”. Reishi contains a wide array of phytochemicals including triterpenes. Triterpenes are similar to steroid hormones and are believed to help increase general life span. In traditional Chinese medicine it is used to treat a variety of ailments and was believed to be as a form of cancer prevention and treatment though no evidence has been brought forth to support these claims. Even if there is a slight chance that it can help promote long life and prevent cancer, it is definitely worth a shot! Most people today use it to boost immunity, reduce stress, and get a bit of extra energy.
What is Ashwagandha and what does it do?
Ashwagandha is a shrub normally found in drier Middle Easten countries. Its scientific name, Withania Somnifera, sounds like a potent spell from the Potterverse. Somnifera comes from Latin, meaning sleep inducing. Ashwagandha is Sanskrit meaning horse smell as the root of the plant has a pungent odor. It has been used in traditional Indian medicine for centuries. It is a beautiful evergreen shrub sometimes called winter cherry. It is used to help treat stress, anxiety, and restless sleep and is currently undergoing research toward its effectiveness, but clinical evidence is currently insufficient to confirm its ability as a treatment.
What is L-theanine and what does it do?
L-theanine is an amino acid produced by some species of tea and fungi (mushrooms). L-theanine has been used to help aid with anxiety, stress, cognitive performance, improving sleep quality, and alleviating menstrual cramps, though there is a lack of clinical evidence to refute or confirm these claims. A 2020 controlled systematic review suggested that L-theanine was more effective than a placebo in treating anxiety disorders, ADHD, and schizophrenia. Its potential use to help regulate brain chemistry is fascinating.
Go with the Flow
The trend in beverages is leading away from alcohol and toward healthier options and at a rate that would be difficult for the big alcohol companies to combat. If you’ve never consumed a THC infused or adaptogenic beverage, now is the time. In 10 years, there will be just as many options for those as there are for alcoholic drinks. Time to ditch the hangover and wake up refreshed in the morning. Some might say the current is changing, and the tides will make waves you’ll want to take a ride on. Thank you for reading to the end of this article! We appreciate you. To stay up to date with all things RiverBluff Collective be sure to SIGN UP for our email group Now. Keep blazing and stay amazing.