Kanna Tincture Alcohol Based 2oz

Kanna Tincture Alcohol Based 2oz is a full-spectrum Sceletium tortuosum tincture made the traditional way, sustainably grown kanna leaf macerated in grain alcohol, in a 2oz dropper bottle. This is the tincture for people who want a fast, strong, whole-leaf kanna rather than a standardized extract. Each bottle is made from 14 grams of leaf material. Our kanna is grown through benefit-sharing partnerships with the South African San Council, the traditional custodians of Sceletium knowledge. Sold as a 2oz bottle.

At a glance

• Full-spectrum Sceletium tortuosum tincture in grain alcohol, 2oz dropper bottle
• Made from 14 grams of leaf material per bottle
• Approximately 1 dropper full (25 drops) equals about 0.25 g (250 mg) of kanna leaf equivalent
• Each 3 full droppers contains .75 gram of kanna leaf equivalent
• Serving 3 to 9 full droppers, sublingual or in a beverage, start at 3
• A fast, strong, whole-leaf kanna, not a mild format

The herb. Kanna, Sceletium tortuosum, is a succulent of the Aizoaceae family native to the Karoo of South Africa. Indigenous peoples of the region, the San and Khoikhoi, chewed, brewed and smoked it for generations, for relaxation, mental clarity and socializing, and its name is their word for the eland antelope. The plant makes four principal alkaloids, mesembrine, mesembrenone, delta-7-mesembrenone and mesembranol, and a full-spectrum tincture keeps them in the proportions the leaf grew them, along with the plant's minor constituents.

Active content. Approximately 1 dropper full (25 drops) equals about 0.25 g (250 mg) of kanna leaf equivalent. One bottle contains 14 grams of leaf material, and each 3 full droppers' worth contains .75 gram of kanna leaf equivalent. It is full spectrum, so mesembrine provides the bright, lifted, social opening, mesembrenone and delta-7-mesembrenone the calmer, warmer body side, and mesembranol the rounding note. Because the alkaloids are already in solution, a sublingual serving comes on faster than powdered leaf.

Dosage, first time. The suggested serving is 3 to 9 full droppers, taken under the tongue or added to a beverage, and a first serving should be 3 full droppers, the low end. The alcohol will warm and sting slightly under the tongue, which is normal; mixed into a beverage the burn disappears and the onset slows. If desired effects are not achieved, wait 1 hour and consider doubling the dose while monitoring personal tolerance, staying within the 9-dropper ceiling.

Regular use. Regular users find their spot between 3 and 9 full droppers and keep it; do not exceed 9 full droppers per serving. The same count at the same time of day is the surest route to a repeatable result. Taken in a beverage the tincture is easy to work into a routine, a splash in tea or a mocktail in the evening. A short break after a run of daily use keeps your response consistent.

What to expect. Users describe a fast, strong, full-spectrum kanna: a clear, lifted, social opening within a short while of a sublingual serving, settling into a relaxed, easygoing calm that suits an evening with friends, a wind-down or a mental reset after a long day. It is not a mild format. If you would rather skip the alcohol, our Kanna Tincture Alcohol Free 2oz is the sister product, and for a pocket-sized concentrated version see the Kanna Liquid Extract Tincture 10ml High Potency.

Side effects. Too many droppers can bring mild nausea, a headache, jitteriness or a flattened appetite, all dose-related and all passing as the kanna clears; the fix is fewer droppers next time and a longer wait between servings. The grain alcohol can irritate the mouth if taken neat, so dilute it in water or tea if that bothers you. Start with the recommended dose to gauge personal sensitivity, and stop use if discomfort continues.

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 drink alcohol with kanna; the grain alcohol in a serving is a small carrier amount, not a drink, but it should not be added to
• Not for use during pregnancy or nursing, and not for anyone with a heart condition or anyone avoiding alcohol for any reason
• Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication; use responsibly and do not operate heavy machinery after taking it
• For adults 21 and over; keep out of reach of children

Ingredients and storage. Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) leaf, grain alcohol. Full spectrum and organic. Store upright in a cool, dark cupboard with the dropper cap tight; alcohol tinctures are very shelf-stable, but the alcohol will slowly evaporate from a loose cap.

Common questions

• How many droppers of the alcohol-based kanna tincture should I take? The suggested serving is 3 to 9 full droppers, starting at 3, under the tongue or in a beverage.
• How much kanna is in the 2oz alcohol tincture? Each bottle is made from 14 grams of kanna leaf, and approximately 1 dropper full (25 drops) equals about 0.25 g (250 mg) of kanna leaf equivalent.
• Can I take the kanna alcohol tincture without tasting the alcohol? Yes, add the droppers to tea, juice or a mocktail, though the onset will be slower than sublingual use.

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.