Kanna Cart Aromatherapy Half Gram Screw on

Kanna Cart Aromatherapy Half Gram Screw on is a 0.5ml, half gram screw-on cartridge filled with a liquid made from premium Sceletium tortuosum extract, vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol and a natural essence, offered as a personal aromatherapy device for an essential-oil style experience. It is mannitol-free, the extract is carried in the glycerin base directly rather than on a substrate. The cartridge screws onto a compatible threaded battery and comes in three essences, Mango, Strawberry and Lavender. Healing Herbals fills these with our own extract, and the kanna behind it is grown through benefit-sharing partnerships with the South African San Council, the traditional custodians of Sceletium knowledge.

At a glance

• 0.5ml, half gram screw-on cartridge for a compatible threaded battery
• Liquid built from premium Sceletium tortuosum extract, vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol
• Mannitol-free, extract carried in the glycerin base directly
• Three essences: Mango, Strawberry and Lavender
• Inhaled kanna comes on faster, felt more in the body and more relaxing
• Aromatherapy device, not for a focused work session or a party

The herb. Kanna is the common name for Sceletium tortuosum, a ground-hugging succulent of the Aizoaceae family that grows wild in the Karoo, the dry interior of South Africa. The San and Khoikhoi have worked with the plant for generations, fermenting the harvested stems and leaves and then chewing or, in some accounts, smoking the cured material; the word kanna is their name for the eland antelope. Chemically the plant is defined by a handful of alkaloids, mesembrine, mesembrenone, delta-7-mesembrenone and mesembranol, and the ratio among them is what separates a lifted, sociable kanna from a mellow, body-heavy one.

Active content. The current label for this cartridge does not state an alkaloid percentage or a milligram figure per cartridge, so we will not quote one. It is made from premium Sceletium extract, and in our own experience inhaled kanna reads quite differently from the same extract taken by mouth: it comes on faster, it is felt much more in the body, and it is noticeably more relaxing. That body-forward character is consistent with what mesembrenone and delta-7-mesembrenone contribute in any kanna, while the brighter mesembrine note that dominates an oral extract sits further in the background when the plant is vaporized.

Dosage, first time. The label gives no puff count, so the rule is small and slow. Screw the cartridge onto your battery, take one short, gentle draw, and put it down. Inhaled kanna announces itself within a minute or two rather than the half hour an oral product needs, so you will know quickly whether that first draw was enough. Wait until the first draw has fully settled before deciding on a second.

Regular use. People tend to use the cartridge in short sessions of a few gentle draws rather than continuously. Keep each session modest and give yourself space between sessions. Stop once you feel it rather than chasing more.

What to expect. Users describe a soft, melty, body-focused calm that lands within minutes, with the mental brightness of kanna present but dialed down. It suits an evening on the couch, a wind-down after work or a moment outside when you want to let your shoulders drop. This is not the format for a focused work session or a party; for a lifted, social kanna see our RAVE high-mesembrine nasal spray. If you prefer an all-in-one unit with no battery to manage, our Kanna Aromatherapy Diffuser is the disposable version of this cartridge.

Side effects. With inhaled kanna the dose-related effects show up faster and pass faster. Too many draws in a row can bring a wave of light nausea, a headache behind the eyes, a jittery feeling or a loss of interest in food, and the vapor itself can tickle or dry the throat. Any of these is your signal to put the cartridge down; the effects clear as the kanna leaves your system. If discomfort continues, stop using the product.

Interactions and cautions.

• Do not use this or any kanna product if you take SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs or other serotonergic medications, including triptans, tramadol and St. John's Wort, because of the risk of serotonin syndrome
• Do not combine with alcohol
• Not for use if you are pregnant or nursing, and not for anyone with a heart condition
• Consult a physician before use, especially if you have a breathing condition
• For adults 21 and over only; keep away from children and pets

Ingredients and storage. Kanna extract (Sceletium tortuosum), vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, and essence (Mango, Strawberry or Lavender). Mannitol-free. Store the cartridge upright with the mouthpiece capped, at room temperature and out of direct sun.

Common questions

• Does the screw-on kanna cartridge fit a standard threaded battery? It is a screw-on 0.5ml cartridge designed for a compatible threaded battery, which is not included.
• Does inhaling kanna from the cartridge feel the same as taking kanna extract by mouth? No, inhaled kanna is felt far more in the body and is more relaxing, while an oral extract reads brighter and more heady.
• Which essence of the kanna cart is mildest in flavor? Lavender is the softest, with Mango and Strawberry being sweeter and more forward.

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. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.