Kanna Extract FS3 Total Alkaloid 4.5% (MELLOW)

Kanna Extract FS3 Total Alkaloid 4.5% (MELLOW) is our full-spectrum Sceletium tortuosum extract, made to keep the plant's whole alkaloid range rather than pushing one compound to the front. It runs at approximately 4.5% total alkaloids with a loose spectrum, so each batch varies a little inside a natural range. That is the point of it. MELLOW reads softer and rounder than our tightly standardized powders. Formerly sold as FS-33.

At a glance

• Approximately 4.5% total alkaloids, full spectrum
• Loose profile, batch to batch variation is expected and intended
• Softer and rounder in character than a standardized powder
• Mixes into drinks or goes under the tongue
• A good first extract for people new to kanna powders
• Adults 21 and over

The plant. Kanna is a low creeping succulent from the Karoo region of South Africa, traditionally crushed, fermented and chewed by the San and Khoikhoi peoples. Four related alkaloids give the plant its character, and how they sit against each other is what separates one extract from another.

Alkaloid profile. MELLOW FS3 is full spectrum rather than pinned to a ratio:

• Mesembrine: present and leading, the bright and sociable side
• Mesembrenone and delta-7-mesembrenone: carried through in fuller proportion than in our standardized powders, which is what softens it
• Mesembranol and minor alkaloids: retained rather than stripped out
• Total alkaloids: approximately 4.5%

Batch to batch. Variation in kanna alkaloids is a well documented feature of the plant, not a defect. A full-spectrum extract carries that variation through instead of correcting it. Expect the same broad character each time with small shifts in emphasis, and re-find your serving when you open a new batch.

How to use. Start small and work up over sessions rather than within one. Under the tongue is the fastest route; mixed into a beverage it arrives slower and smoother. Wait for a serving to peak and fade before considering more. Take days off, since tolerance builds with daily use.

What to expect. An easy, grounded, even character without a sharp front edge. It suits people who found the standardized powders too pointed, and people opening their first jar of kanna extract.

How it compares. GLOW MZQ is the mesembrine-forward 5.5% extract and BLOOM MT5 sits at approximately 5%, both standardized and both brighter. The rest of the powders and resins are in Kanna Powder Extracts & Resins.

Interactions and cautions.

• Do not combine with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs or other serotonergic medications, including triptans, tramadol and St. John's Wort, because of the risk of serotonin syndrome
• Do not use with alcohol
• Not for use during pregnancy or nursing, or by anyone with a heart condition
• For adults 21 and over; keep out of reach of children

Ingredients and storage. Kanna extract (Sceletium tortuosum). Store sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from direct sunlight.

Common questions

• Why does MELLOW vary between batches? It is full spectrum. We do not pin the ratio, so the plant's natural range comes through.
• Is 4.5% weaker than your 5.5% extract? It is less concentrated, and it also reads differently because the calmer alkaloids make up more of the profile.
• Is this a good first kanna extract? Yes. The rounder profile is more forgiving than a mesembrine-forward powder.
• Can it go in tea? Yes. Stir it into a warm drink, or place it under the tongue for a faster onset.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Kanna is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. For adults 21 and over. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.