Is Too Much Kanna Harmful? What You Need to Know
Kanna Overload? Why You Need Moderation
Kanna, or Sceletium tortuosum, is one of South Africa's indigenous succulent plant species that is gaining popularity globally for its mood-enhancing and sedating effects. Kanna has been used by the Khoisan people for centuries, and now it is available in many different forms like teas, tinctures, and extracts. But in the "more is more" age, everybody wants to know: Is it risky when using too much Kanna?
Let's examine what occurs when you take in excess of the optimal dose and how to do Kanna safely and responsibly.
What If You Get Too Much Kanna?
While Kanna is otherwise well-respected for its calming character, taking too much of it especially in high-potency extract or tea can turn the experience from relaxing to overwhelmingly intense. Heavy users can anticipate a combination of unpleasantness, including:
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Head pressure or dizziness
- Emotional flattening or mental confusion
- A paradoxical feeling of restlessness
These effects usually depend on factors like how sensitive your body is, the dosage of Kanna consumed, and whether or not it is combined with something else. For example, stronger extracts (like standardized mesembrine containing extracts) need more careful dosing compared to green plant material.
We suggest that you seek advice from a professional or health professionals in case of taking higher amounts of Kanna.
Understanding Potency: Not All Kanna is the Same
The strength of Kanna also varies extensively depending on preparation. Healing Herbals products like high-purity extracts, fermented powders, and teas. They contain different alkaloid content, that is, mesembrine and mesembrenone compounds said to influence the mood pathways of the body.
A micronized tincture or extract will only take a pinch or a few drops to produce observable effects, whereas regular dried Kanna is taken in larger quantities. Excessive use usually comes from not knowing these differences.
Can You Build a Kanna Tolerance?
While Kanna is less dependent than most sedatives and stimulants, repeated heavy consumption will dull its effect. A "more is better approach" not only reduces the desired effect but also increases the likelihood of those unwanted side effects.
Instead of seeking intensity, most seasoned users recommend cycling your Kanna use, splitting it so that you are always sensitive and effective.
We can also recommend to you the “Priming Method” when starting Kanna: Here is the blog we wrote to guide users on how make your Kanna journey worth it.
Mindful Use: How to Be Safe
Some of these practices you can have Kanna with mindfulness are:
- Begin small: Particularly with new products or take advantage of strengths. Always begin at 10mg and gradually increase from there.
- Mind your body: Each person metabolizes Kanna differently.You can re-dose whenever you want to.
- Do not use with alcohol or other sleeping pills: These will contribute to side effects
- Read food labels attentively: Particularly for high-potency extracts
You can send us a message or email if you want clear instructions on usage. We can help you minimize risk, maximize gain, and help you build your tolerance for use of Kanna.
Final Thoughts: Respect the Plant
Kanna is an amazing plant, cherished for its capacity to ground and uplift. But, like any powerful plant ally, it needs to be treated with respect. Too much changes the experience from inspiring to irritating, but with a little mindfulness and precaution, Kanna can be added to a safe and fulfilling herbal practice.
