Pharmaceutical Kanna Leaf 4% Active Alkaloids (High Potency)

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Pharmaceutical Kanna Leaf 4% Active Alkaloids (High Potency) is raw, tea-cut Sceletium tortuosum leaf tested at 4% total alkaloids with a high-mesembrine profile, among the strongest kanna leaf available. It comes from organic growers with 30 years selecting kanna. Our kanna is grown through benefit-sharing partnerships with the South African San Council. Sizes are 2 grams, 5 grams, 10 grams, 20 grams and 40 grams.

At a glance

• Raw, tea-cut leaf tested at 4% total alkaloids, high-mesembrine profile
• Among the strongest kanna leaf available, usually reserved for extract production
• From organic specialist growers with 30 years selecting kanna
• Working serving ¼ to ½ gram per use, about ¼ tsp, start at ¼ gram
• Sizes: 2 grams, 5 grams, 10 grams, 20 grams and 40 grams

The herb. Kanna, Sceletium tortuosum, is a low succulent native to the Karoo of South Africa. Its lead alkaloid is mesembrine, which gives this material its bright, quick character.

Active content. 4% total alkaloids, high mesembrine. For raw leaf that is unusually high, so the label carries a high-potency warning and the serving is a fraction of a gram.

Dosage and use. Start with ¼ gram; this is not a beginner's leaf. The working serving is ¼ to ½ gram per use, about ¼ tsp, and do not exceed ½ gram. Pack a small pinch in the lip and chew for effects within minutes; brewed, the onset is slower. Do not swap it into an old tea-cut recipe.

What to expect. A quick, bright, sociable lift with sharpened focus and an easy calm behind it, not a mellow evening leaf. For a softer raw kanna, see the Fermented Kanna Loose Leaf Tea Cut, and for the calmer, body-focused side, our Potent and High Mesembrenone Kanna Leaf.

Side effects. Dose is everything with a leaf this potent. Too much can bring nausea, a headache, jitteriness or loss of appetite, all dose-related; reduce next time and drink water.

Interactions and cautions.

• Do not combine with SSRIs, MAOIs, SNRIs or other serotonergic medications, including triptans, tramadol and St. John's Wort, because of the risk of serotonin syndrome
• If you take prescription medications, consult your healthcare provider before use
• Do not use with alcohol
• Pregnant or nursing individuals should not use this without medical guidance; not for anyone with a heart condition
• For adults 21 and over, keep out of reach of children

Ingredients and storage. 100% Sceletium tortuosum (kanna) leaf, tea cut; no additives, fillers or preservatives. Store sealed in a cool, dry, dark place.

Common questions

• How much of the 4% kanna leaf should I chew? Start with ¼ gram, and keep servings within ¼ to ½ gram, about ¼ tsp.
• Is 4% total alkaloids high for kanna leaf? Yes, among the strongest tested leaf available.

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.