Kanna
Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a traditional South African plant known for its uplifting and mood-enhancing properties. It is used to promote relaxation, emotional balance, focus, and a sense of wellbeing. Our Kanna products come in various forms such as powder, extracts, and chewables, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced users. Kanna works by influencing serotonin pathways, offering a natural alternative for mood support. It does not produce hallucinations but can create a calm, pleasant mental clarity.
What is Kanna?
Kanna, also known as Sceletium tortuosum, is a traditional plant native to South Africa. It has been used for hundreds of years by indigenous communities for its calming, uplifting, and mood-balancing properties. Today, Kanna is widely used as a natural supplement to support mental wellbeing, emotional balance, and relaxation without producing psychedelic effects.
What does Kanna do?
Kanna promotes a balanced and positive mood. Users often feel more relaxed, emotionally centered, and mentally clear. It may help reduce stress, tension, and mild anxiety, and some forms can provide mild focus enhancement and increased sociability.
Does Kanna cause hallucinations?
No, Kanna does not cause hallucinations or psychedelic experiences. The effects remain subtle and clear-headed, providing peaceful and uplifting mood support without visual distortions or mind-altering effects.
How does Kanna work?
Kanna interacts with the brain’s serotonin system, influencing serotonin uptake. By regulating serotonin, which affects mood, happiness, and stress response, Kanna naturally supports emotional well-being. It should not be combined with SSRIs, MAOIs, or other antidepressants.
What forms of Kanna are available?
Kanna comes in several forms:
- Powder: Sublingual or mixed in drinks, beginner-friendly.
- Extracts: Concentrated, for experienced users.
- Capsules: Convenient and precise dosing.
- Chewables / Fermented: Traditional use, smooth effects.
- Resins: Potent and long-lasting, for advanced users.
- Powder: Sublingual or mixed in drinks, beginner-friendly.
- Extracts: Concentrated, for experienced users.
- Capsules: Convenient and precise dosing.
- Chewables / Fermented: Traditional use, smooth effects.
- Resins: Potent and long-lasting, for advanced users.
Is Kanna safe to use?
Kanna is generally safe when used responsibly. Side effects are rare. Avoid combining with antidepressants, and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should not use it. Start with a low dose to gauge your response.
How long do the effects of Kanna last?
Effects typically last 2–6 hours. Powders and chewables provide gradual, smooth effects; extracts and resins act more quickly and may last longer. Onset is usually 20–45 minutes after consumption.
Can beginners use Kanna?
Yes. Beginners should start with low-dose forms like capsules or mild powder for a controlled, gentle experience. These forms offer light mood lift, reduced stress, and pleasant mental clarity.
Is Kanna legal?
Kanna is legal in most countries, including across Europe and the Netherlands. It is not classified as a controlled substance, but regulations vary internationally. Check local laws before traveling with Kanna.
What is the best way to take Kanna?
Methods depend on preference:
- Capsules: Accurate dosing.
- Powder: Sublingual for faster absorption or mixed in drinks.
- Chewables: Balanced, traditional effect.
- Extracts: Stronger effects, smaller doses.
Beginners usually start with capsules or mild powder; experienced users may try extracts for stronger effects.
- Capsules: Accurate dosing.
- Powder: Sublingual for faster absorption or mixed in drinks.
- Chewables: Balanced, traditional effect.
- Extracts: Stronger effects, smaller doses.
Beginners usually start with capsules or mild powder; experienced users may try extracts for stronger effects.
Can I combine Kanna with alcohol or cannabis?
It is generally recommended to avoid mixing Kanna with alcohol or strong cannabis, as this may increase drowsiness, reduce coordination, or intensify emotional effects. Experienced users may combine mild cannabis carefully, but beginners should use Kanna on its own.