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Kanna, Sceletium tortuosum, from an article explaining what kanna is

What is Kanna?

ExtractDec 6, 2023

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...

Kanna plant material, from an article on how Healing Herbals sources kanna

ExtractNov 16, 2023

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.

Kanna extracts, from an article on the differences between kanna extracts

Nov 16, 2023

What's the difference in Kanna extracts?

Kanna extracts fall into two camps: gentler full spectrum forms like glycerin tincture and alcohol resin, which are the easiest place to start, and standardized powders like MT55, MZO, XK6 and VU3,...

Kanna plant, Sceletium tortuosum, from an article introducing kanna

Dec 1, 2021

All about Kanna 🌱

Kanna is a South African succulent that people have chewed, fermented and used for mood and calm for a very long time, and its effects come from a small group of alkaloids that make up only about 1...