Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum)

Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a succulent plant native to South Africa, also known as ‘kougoed’ in Afrikaans. In the more recent botanical classification, the plant is known as Mesembryanthemum tortuosum.

What is kanna?

Kanna grows in dry, Karoo-like areas in the Cape Provinces of South Africa. The plant has pale flowers 2 to 3 centimetres wide and leaves with distinctive water cells; the stems become woody as the plant ages. Kanna has probably been known to the San and the Khoikhoi for thousands of years. The first known written account of the use of kanna is by Jan van Riebeeck, dating from 1662.

Characteristics

• Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum)
• South African succulent
• To be snorted, chewed or drunk as tea
• 1 gram per packet

Ingredients

• Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) – 1 gram

Usage

• Snorting: 20 to 50 mg.
• Chewing: 50 to 150 mg.
• Tea: 200 to 500 mg.

Storage advice

Store this product in a cool, dark place, such as a kitchen cupboard, and out of the reach of children.

Contents

Kanna – 1 gram (Sceletium tortuosum).

Please note!

Do not combine kanna with antidepressants (such as SSRIs) or MAO inhibitors. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Are you taking any medication? If so, consult your doctor first.