Simple Sunny Kanna Melts - Herbal Supplement

Simple Sunny Kanna Melts - Herbal Supplement Simple Sunny Melts are small passion fruit flavored mints that dissolve on the tongue, each one carrying 30mg of Sceletium tortuosum extract in a mannitol base. No powder, no liquid, no measuring, just a mint from a recyclable tin that fits a pocket. They are vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free, sweetened with stevia and colored with turmeric rather than dyes. The tin is sold as a single item. Our kanna is grown through benefit-sharing partnerships with the South African San Council, the traditional custodians of Sceletium knowledge.

At a glance

• Passion fruit flavored mints that dissolve on the tongue
• 30mg of Sceletium tortuosum extract per melt in a mannitol base
• Vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free, sweetened with stevia
• Colored with turmeric rather than dyes
• Consistent 30mg serving, one mint is the serving
• Recyclable pocket tin, sold as a single item

The herb. Sceletium tortuosum is a succulent of the Aizoaceae family from the Karoo of South Africa, where it has been chewed and fermented by the San and Khoikhoi for generations; kanna is their word for the eland antelope. A mint that dissolves slowly in the mouth is closer to the old way of chewing the plant than most modern formats. The plant's alkaloids, mesembrine, mesembrenone, delta-7-mesembrenone and mesembranol, are taken up partly through the mouth lining and partly after swallowing.

Active content. 30mg of kanna extract per melt. The label does not state a standardized alkaloid percentage for the extract, so we describe the profile rather than number it: it is a whole-plant extract in which mesembrine provides the bright, sunny, sociable lift the product is named for, and mesembrenone and delta-7-mesembrenone keep that lift calm and grounded rather than edgy. Because each mint is pressed to the same 30mg, the serving is consistent every time.

Dosage, first time. Take one mint and let it dissolve slowly on or under the tongue rather than chewing it. The passion fruit flavor covers most of kanna's bitterness, and a little herbal edge at the end is normal. Onset is gentle, usually within the first half hour, and builds from there. One melt is the serving on the label, and for a first time it is more than enough; wait until you have a clear sense of how it feels before you consider a second.

Regular use. Enjoy one mint as desired. People who use them regularly tend to have a mint in the morning, before a workout or as a mid-day pick-me-up, and the tin travels well in a gym bag or carry-on. Keep to one at a time; because they are pleasant and easy, the temptation is to handle them like ordinary breath mints, which they are not. A few days off now and then keeps the response bright.

What to expect. Users describe a sunny, easygoing lift with a calm, present clarity, the sort of gentle brightening that suits a commute, a pre-workout warm-up or a social hour. It is not a strong format and not a body-heavy one; a single 30mg melt is a light, friendly serving. For the same 30mg serving in a chewable, see our Kanna Gummies 30mg, and for a paper-thin alternative that also dissolves in the mouth, the Kanna Extract Breath Mint Strips.

Side effects. Even a mild kanna format can be overdone. More than you need in a short window can bring mild nausea, a headache, a jittery restlessness or a lost appetite; these are dose effects and fade as the kanna clears. If you feel any of them, simply stop at one mint and give it time. Sugar alcohols such as mannitol can loosen digestion in quantity, one more reason to keep to one melt at a time. Stop use if discomfort continues.

Interactions and cautions.

• Do not combine kanna melts 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 if pregnant or nursing, or if you have a heart condition
• Ask your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or supplement
• For adults 21 and over; because they look like ordinary mints, keep the tin well out of reach of children

Ingredients and storage. Active ingredient: kanna extract (Sceletium tortuosum), 30mg per melt. Other ingredients: Mannitol, Crospovidone, Cellulose, Turmeric (color), Passionfruit natural flavor, Stevia (plant-based sweetener), Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate. Vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free. Keep the tin closed in a cool, dry place; the melts are designed to dissolve in moisture, so keep them away from humidity.

Common questions

• How much kanna is in each Simple Sunny Melt? Each mint contains 30mg of kanna extract, and one mint is the serving.
• Are Simple Sunny Kanna Melts sugar-free and vegan? Yes, they are sweetened with stevia and are vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free.
• Do you chew or dissolve a Simple Sunny kanna melt? Let it dissolve on or under the tongue; it is pressed with crospovidone so it breaks down on its own without chewing.

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.