Kanna Powder (Sceletium tortuosum) – 5 g

Contents

Each package contains 5 g of finely powdered Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum).

About Kanna

Kanna is the common name for Sceletium tortuosum, a small succulent native to South Africa. It has a long history of traditional use and is particularly associated with relaxation, mood and emotional wellbeing.

Traditional descriptions of Kanna include calming and uplifting qualities. Some people report a greater sense of tranquillity and reduced feelings of tension, while stronger preparations have traditionally been associated with euphoria followed by relaxation.

Scientific research into Kanna is still developing, so traditional effects should not be interpreted as established medical benefits.

Traditional Use

Kanna has traditionally been prepared in several ways, including chewing and as a powdered botanical preparation. Historically, the plant was valued for its effects on mood and was used in various cultural and ceremonial contexts.

Because Kanna may influence neurotransmitter systems, its use requires particular care when combined with medicines or other substances that affect serotonin.

Important Safety Information

Do not combine Kanna with antidepressants or other medicines that affect serotonin unless this has been specifically approved by a qualified healthcare professional.

Particular caution is required with:

• SSRIs and other serotonergic antidepressants
• MAO inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Other substances or medicines that significantly affect serotonin levels

Combining serotonergic substances may increase the risk of serious adverse reactions, including serotonin syndrome.

Avoid combining Kanna with recreational drugs, alcohol or other psychoactive botanicals. If you take prescription medication, have an existing medical condition, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional medical advice before use.

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, altered perception or impaired concentration.

History of Kanna

Sceletium tortuosum is a succulent indigenous to parts of southern Africa. The plant has been used traditionally for centuries by indigenous communities, particularly in the regions where it naturally grows.

Historical accounts describe Kanna as an important ethnobotanical plant used by hunter-gatherer communities. It was traditionally chewed and incorporated into cultural practices associated with relaxation, endurance and emotional wellbeing.

The plant was also known as “kaugoed”, a name recorded by Dutch settlers in southern Africa and commonly associated with the practice of chewing the dried botanical material.

Traditional use of Kanna has continued to attract interest outside southern Africa because of its reported mood-enhancing and calming qualities. Today, Sceletium tortuosum can be found in various specialist herbal products and botanical preparations.

Botanical Information

Specification	Details
Botanical name	Sceletium tortuosum
Common name	Kanna
Plant type	Succulent
Origin	Southern Africa
Form	Finely powdered botanical material
Net quantity	5 g
Traditional associations	Relaxation, mood and cultural use

Storage

Store the Kanna powder in a cool, dry and dark place, protected from humidity and direct sunlight. Keep the packaging securely closed when not in use and store it out of reach of children.

Kanna has a distinctive place in southern African ethnobotanical history. Its traditional reputation for promoting calm and emotional balance continues to make Sceletium tortuosum an interesting botanical for specialist herbal collections.