For hundreds of years, Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) was held in South African regard as a sacred plant. It was prepared and consumed in a wide variety of ways smoked in ceremony, chewed for extended periods of hours even as a powdered snuff. These days, contemporary herbalists and plant people are once again discovering this multifaceted plant, but inevitably a question is raised: does a different method of taking Kanna affect how it is perceived?

At Healing Herbals, we make available forms of Kanna which are carefully selected so you can venture into the tradition of this intriguing plant. Here, we examine in brief certain main distinctions between smoking, snuffing, chewing, and tincture preparations so you can gain some insight into how an experience may differ in each form.

Cannabis Smoking: Rapid Onset and Potent

Traditional smoking of Kanna is an ancient technique which is often employed for religious or ceremonial use. Smoking induces rapid onset of effects but may not last as much as in other methods. There is a swift, immediate sensation referred to by users for those preferring a rapid-acting experience with the plant. Because it is so immediate in onset, smoking is held by some in esteem as a more potent but shorter duration method.

Snuffing Kanna: Traditional but Intense

Typically in its powder form, Kanna was inhaled in a form of snuff. There is a quick onset with this method which is similar to smoking but is generally described as a denser experience. There are some for whom this ancient method is overwhelming while for others it is an irresistible part of its ancient application. Using snuffing less so now as a means of administration, it is still an integral part of Kanna's ancient heritage.

Chewing Kanna: Slow and Grounded

Chewing fermented Kanna is equally an old standard in its folk use. It results in a slower unfolding, with the alkaloids coming on slowly throughout the oral tissues. Many find chewing to provide a stable, earthy experience that develops over a longer period. It is patience-demanding but is commonly seen as the most "earthy" and real method for connecting with a plant.

The Kanna Tincture: Modern

For users preferring convenience, there is a modern-day solution: tinctures. Tinctures are liquid extracts in dosage form containing drops, which are accurate as well as travel-friendly. Onset is rapid relative to chewing but generally less harsh than smoking or snuffing. Tinctures are therefore a very appealing option for anyone desiring consistency and convenience without forgoing Kanna's historical flavor.

What is Most Suitable for You?

The consumption method not only affects how quickly you feel it but what you experience in itself. Smoking is immediate and potent, snuffing is immediate and potent as well; chewing is slow and traditional; tinctures permit today's convenience. Your decision might come down to an issue of preference, lifestyle, or what you'd like for the experience to feel like for you.

Experience Kanna with Healing Herbals

Here at Healing Herbals, we honor Kanna's cultural heritage while offering preparations which allow you to access it in the form best suited for you. Whether you desire immediate access by smoking blends, in ancient form by chewing, or in simplicity in tincture form, Kanna provides a rare direction for study.

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