What if the key to balance, clarity, or even joy has been growing in the ground all along? Welcome to ZemZem, a space dedicated to exploring the overlooked yet powerful world of natural psychoactive substances — plants that shift perception, calm the mind, or lift the spirit. In an age of overstimulation and synthetic solutions, I believe there’s value in returning to the roots — literally. From the calming warmth of kava, to the social elevation of kanna, to the complex and often controversial story of kratom, this blog seeks to ask deeper questions: ...

A roundup of the current global legal status of kanna and related substances as of 2025.