Energy + Focus Starter Pack (Gummies)What Is Kanna
The herb of the soul
The short version
- Kanna is a small succulent from South Africa
- San and Khoikhoi people have shared it for more than 2,000 years
- People describe it as open, warm and close
- It does not mix with antidepressants. Read the label first
The Karoo, South Africa. Dry country. Low to the ground grows a small succulent with pale flowers that most people would walk right past.
The San and the Khoikhoi did not walk past it. After a long hunt they sat down together and shared it.
That plant is kanna. More people search for it every month. Here is the plain answer to what it is.
What is kanna
A succulent. Botanical name Sceletium tortuosum. It is not a mushroom, and it is not related to cannabis, whatever the name sounds like.
The plant carries a group of natural alkaloids. The best known is called mesembrine. A good label says how much kanna extract is inside and what percentage of it is alkaloids.
2,000 years of sharing
Kanna has more than 2,000 years of use among the San and Khoikhoi people. Traditionally the plant was crushed, left to ferment and then chewed. It was passed around after long hunts and in ceremony.
Dutch settlers wrote about it in the 1600s. The old Afrikaans name is kougoed. Something to chew.
The detail we love is the same one we love about kava and mate. It was shared.
How people describe kanna
Open. Warm. Close. The kind of evening where the conversation goes somewhere real.
It is its own thing. Not a drink. Not a mushroom. Everyone is a little different, so the first time is a one piece night.
Who should skip kanna
This part is not fine print. It is the first thing to read.
- Do not combine kanna with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs or any other antidepressant or serotonergic medication without talking to a physician
- Skip it when pregnant or nursing
- Any medical condition or any medication? Ask a doctor first
- Stay inside the serving and daily limit on the pack
What is in ours
| Relaxation Ritual | Chocolate | Gummies |
|---|---|---|
| Organic kanna extract, 5% alkaloid | 750 mg | 750 mg |
| Organic 8:1 cordyceps extract | 3,600 mg | 1,200 mg |
| L theanine | 750 mg | 750 mg |
| Base | 58% organic cacao | Vegan gummy |
Amounts are for the whole pack, as printed on it.
Kanna, kava or reishi
- Kanna. The long dinner. The date night. Open and close
- Kava. The social night without the drink. Kava 101
- Reishi. The quiet evening at home. Reishi guide
The circle, reimagined
Relaxation Chocolate RitualOrganic kanna extract, organic 8:1 cordyceps and L theanine in 58% organic cacaoShop the chocolate
Relaxation Gummy RitualOrganic kanna extract, organic 8:1 cordyceps and L theanine. VeganShop the gummies
Every amount and the daily limit are printed on the pack. Lab tested. 100% compostable packaging.
Fast answers
Is kanna a mushroom?
No. It is a succulent plant from South Africa.
Is kanna related to cannabis?
No. The names sound alike. The plants are not related.
Is kanna legal?
Kanna is legal to sell at the federal level in the United States. Local rules can differ.
Can I take kanna with antidepressants?
Not without talking to a physician first. That includes SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs.
What are kanna gummies?
Gummies made with kanna extract. Ours pair it with organic cordyceps and L theanine.
How much should I start with?
One piece. The serving guide and the daily limit are printed on the pack.
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