KANNA EXTRACT (Sceletium tortuosum)

Kanna is a South African botanical traditionally used to support mood, emotional balance, and nervous system resilience. Known for its unique alkaloid profile, Kanna works through pathways involved in mood regulation, offering a subtle yet noticeable shift toward calm, openness, and mental ease.

Extraction Method

This is a dual-extracted tincture crafted to maximize the full spectrum of Kanna’s active compounds.

• Alcohol extraction (75%) pulls alkaloids such as mesembrine and mesembrenone
• Water phase (25%) supports additional plant constituents
• Small-batch maceration for optimal potency and preservation

This method ensures a broad-spectrum extract with both immediate and lasting effects

Potency & Amount

Each bottle contains:

👉 Minimum 14 g Sceletium tortuosum (Kanna) per 2 oz bottle
👉 ~230–300 mg per mL (dropperful)

Potency may vary slightly by batch due to whole plant extraction

 Ingredients and Their Research-Backed Benefits

1. Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum)

Active Compounds:
Mesembrine, mesembrenone, mesembrenol (alkaloids)

Research Highlights:

• Kanna contains alkaloids that interact with serotonin-related pathways, contributing to improved mood and emotional regulation
• Studies show mesembrine acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) — supporting a more balanced internal state
• Demonstrates PDE4 inhibition, which is associated with:
  • improved cognitive function
  • reduced stress response
  • enhanced mental clarity
• Research suggests Kanna may:
  • reduce stress and tension
  • support emotional resilience
  • promote a calm, uplifted state without sedation

Benefits of Kanna Extract

Emotional Balance + Mood Support

Supports a more stable, grounded emotional state while gently uplifting mood.

Nervous System Regulation

Helps calm overstimulation while maintaining clarity and presence.

Mental Clarity + Focus

Unlike sedating herbs, Kanna can enhance focus while reducing internal noise.

Social Ease + Openness

Traditionally used to promote connection, ease in communication, and emotional openness.

 Scientific Studies Supporting Kanna

Kanna Research:

• A study published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2013) found that Sceletium tortuosum demonstrated anxiolytic and stress-reducing effects in human subjects
• Research in Phytomedicine (2016) showed that Kanna extract improved mood and cognitive flexibility while reducing stress markers
• Studies confirm that mesembrine alkaloids act on:
  • serotonin transporters
  • PDE4 enzymes
    → both linked to mood and cognitive function

How to Use

👉 Start low — this is a potent extract

• Begin with 0.25–0.5 dropper (0.25–0.5 mL)
• Increase gradually as needed

Typical range:

• 0.5–1 mL → moderate effects
• 1–2 mL → strong effects

Can be taken:

• under the tongue (faster onset)
• or in warm liquid

Effects typically felt within 15–45 minutes

Cautions

• Consult a healthcare provider if taking medications affecting mood or neurotransmitter pathways
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Start with a lower dose to assess sensitivity