Herbal Supplement News

Discovering the Dual Use of Our Blue Lotus Vape Juice

Our alcohol-free blue lotus tincture pulls double duty. You can take it under the tongue like a normal tincture, and because it has no alcohol and the right liquid consistency, it also works as vap...

Kanna: South Africa's Natural Mood-Boosting Herb

Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a South African succulent the Khoikhoi and San have chewed, smoked and snuffed for centuries to lift mood and ease hunger and stress.

Sceletium Phytochemistry

Sceletium tortuosum, commonly known as kanna, channa, or kougoed, is a succulent plant from the Aizoaceae family and Mesembryanthemum genus, native to South Africa's Cape Provinces. Its...

Different types of Kanna Extract?

Kanna extract comes as powder, tincture, resin, capsules, gum and isolated alkaloids, sold under names like MT55, XK6 and MZO. Be skeptical of 10x, 20x and 100x ratio extracts with no reliable lab ...

Can Kanna be Combined with Other Herbs or Supplements?

"When mixing Kanna with other supplements, exercise caution, particularly with herbs that affect serotonin levels. Avoid combining Kanna with SSRIs or MAOIs to prevent risks like serotonin syndrome...

Blue Lotus: Potential Side Effects and Risks

"While Blue Lotus is generally safe with mild effects, potential side effects include nausea and dizziness, especially at higher doses. Caution is advised regarding interactions with medications an...

What is Kanna?

Kanna, or Sceletium tortuosum, is a South African succulent with historical use for mood enhancement. Containing alkaloids like mesembrine, it's believed to influence serotonin receptors, aiding in...

Our Kanna Sourcing

Most of our kanna is now grown at our own leased nursery in South Africa, where an on-site lab makes our extract. Organically grown, benefit-sharing with the San and Khoikhoi, and licensed for export.