What Is Kanna?

Kanna is a South African succulent used for centuries to boost mood and ease stress. Our extracts concentrate the plant's alkaloids to deliver relaxation, joy, and connection.

LIFT YOUR MOOD

There is a natural way to feel happy and optimistic, and the answer is kanna.

SOCIAL EASE

Open up socially or play with a friend. Our extracts are made to support sociability and a fun, warm headspace.

FEEL RELAXATION

Release the tension of the day and let kanna give you a warm hug. Kanna is an herbal ally for deep relaxation.

THE RIGHT HEADSPACE

Socialize or unwind. Our kanna can get you there.

FROM THE EARTH

We cultivate high-alkaloid strains of Sceletium tortuosum (kanna) in South African soils, grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.

CRAFT MADE

We harvest and prepare our own Sceletium for every extract, drop, and capsule we sell.

Grown, Extracted, And Tested In South Africa

Our Sceletium is grown from high-alkaloid genetics developed over twenty years by our growers.

Our Standards:

Assayed Mesembrine Content ✓ Yes Every lot HPLC-tested; alkaloid and mesembrine percentages published on the product page
Transparent Lab Testing ✓ Yes Independent lab, COA linked for every batch by lot number
Pesticide & Solvent Screening ✓ Yes Every lot screened for residual solvents and pesticide residues
No Pesticides. No Synthetic Fertilizers. ✓ Yes Cultivated without agrochemicals and confirmed by third-party residue testing on every batch
Indigenous Benefit Sharing ✓ Yes 3% of all Sceletium purchases allocated to Khoi communities
Ethical Sourcing ✓ Yes Regenerative practices, fair farm labor, and BABS-compliant respect for the plant’s traditional custodians

High Alkaloid Genetics

Our Sceletium genetics are bred for high alkaloid content and novel alkaloid profiles.

Potency & Purity

Our extraction partner's patented process concentrates our extract powders to between 5% and 16% total alkaloids by weight.

3rd Party Lab Tested

We use third party lab testing to ensure the potency and purity of our extracts, and we screen for pesticides and residual solvents.

Standardized Extracts

Our extraction process renders extracts that are precisely dosed and shelf stable.

Benefit Sharing Agreements

3% of all our Sceletium purchases are allocated to indigenous Khoi communities.

Ethical Sourcing

We follow regenerative cultivation principles with respect for people, plants, and the earth.

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Want To Learn More About Kanna?

FOUNDER RYAN LATREILLE ON ALL THINGS KANNA

In this podcast interview we take a deep dive into kanna’s history, benefits, cultivation and more!

Founder Ryan Latreille at a Sceletium tortuosum farm in South Africa
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A Beginner's Guide To Kanna

What kanna is, its three main alkaloids, its history, the formats it comes in, servings for each, and how to take it safely.

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Is Kanna Legal?

Kanna's status in the United States, what the Louisiana statute actually says, and why local law is worth checking before ordering.

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What Does Kanna Feel Like?

How a kanna serving comes on, how long it runs, and how the alkaloid profile changes the character of what you feel.

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Kanna vs Kava

Kanna and kava are unrelated plants with different actives, different preparation, and different traditions. A straight comparison of both.

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How To Choose A Kanna Extract

What separates one kanna extract from another: total alkaloid concentration, the alkaloid profile behind the effect, the format, and whether the lab work exists.

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Kanna Side Effects & Safety

The serotonin interaction that matters most, the side effects reported in research, and who should not take kanna.

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