High Mesembrine Kanna Extract Powder Glow MZQ 5.5% Standardized Extract

High Mesembrine Kanna Extract Powder Glow MZQ 5.5% Standardized Extract is our bright, mesembrine-forward Sceletium tortuosum extract powder, standardized to 5.5% total alkaloids. It is one of our most requested extracts and a team favorite, and it is the same extract that goes into our RAVE kanna nasal spray, so the powder and the spray share an alkaloid profile. Formerly sold as MZO (5%); MZQ is the current batch at 5.5% total alkaloids.

At a glance

• Standardized to 5.5% total alkaloids
• Mesembrine-dominant, energizing and clear-headed in character
• Serving: 10 to 25 mg, start at the low end
• Mixes into beverages or goes under the tongue
• Same extract used in the RAVE nasal spray
• Adults 21 and over

The plant. Kanna is a low creeping succulent from the Karoo region of South Africa, traditionally valued by the Khoisan people, who crushed and fermented the plant before chewing it. The character of any kanna extract comes from four related alkaloids and how they sit against each other.

Alkaloid profile. GLOW MZQ leads with mesembrine:

• Mesembrine: dominant here, the uplifted and sociable side
• Mesembrenone and delta-7-mesembrenone: present in support, the calmer and more body-focused side
• Total alkaloids: standardized at 5.5%, which is why servings are small

How to use. Start with 10 to 25 mg per serving and begin at the bottom of that range until you know your response. Sublingual is the cleanest and fastest route, held under the tongue until it dissolves and then swallowed. Mixed into a beverage it comes on slower and smoother. Wait until a serving has peaked and started to fade before considering more.

What to expect. An energizing, uplifted, clear-headed character. It suits social outings, active days, or a morning that needs focus without heaviness. It is not the format to reach for if you want something settling and body-heavy.

How it compares. GLOW MZQ sits at the bright, mesembrine-forward end of our range. BLOOM MT5 is the other mesembrine-dominant powder at 5% total alkaloids, and MELLOW FS3 runs a looser full-spectrum profile at 4.5%. 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. Extract powder draws moisture from the air and clumped powder is harder to measure accurately.

Common questions

• What makes MZQ different from your other 5% powders? It is standardized higher, at 5.5%, and it is more strongly mesembrine-dominant, which is what makes it read bright rather than mellow.
• Is this the same extract as the RAVE nasal spray? Yes. RAVE is built on MZQ, so the two share a profile.
• Can I put it under my tongue? Yes, sublingual is the fastest route with this powder. It can also go into a beverage.
• Do I need a scale? At 10 to 25 mg per serving, yes. A milligram scale or a calibrated micro-spoon keeps servings consistent.

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.