High quality plants are only half the equation needed to produce high quality kanna extracts. While plant material can be rich in Sceletium alkaloids, these compounds are difficult to isolate and degrade rapidly without sophisticated extraction techniques.

Our patented extraction process is essential to render kanna extracts that can be accurately dosed, deliver consistent effects, and are shelf stable in a workable form.

Measured, Reliable Potency

Our kanna extracts are concentrated to precise levels of Sceletium alkaloids.

Kanna contains organic compounds that are responsible for the plant's measurable effects. The primary compounds are mesembrine, mesembrenone, and ∆7-mesembrenone.

In raw plant material the concentration of these alkaloids can vary significantly. Measured extracts are what make accurate dosing possible.

The standard concentration for our extracts is 5% total alkaloids by weight — a guaranteed minimum, not a typical value. LIFT XR, our extra strength kanna extract, carries a guaranteed minimum of 16%.

Unique Extracts, Distinct Felt Effects

Each of our kanna extracts has its own alkaloid profile.

Profiles higher in mesembrine produce more uplifting, energizing, outgoing effects. Profiles higher in mesembrenone and ∆7-mesembrenone produce more relaxing, body-centred effects.

The profile is what separates one extract from another. LIFT explains the three alkaloids in full.

Extraction Process

Our extracts are produced with a rigorous extraction method that ensures stability and precision.

The lengthy process isolates kanna's unique alkaloids and renders mesembrine, mesembrenone, and ∆7-mesembrenone in a stable form.

Each alkaloid is bound to mannitol (an inert sugar) according to our extract specifications. Mannitol is required to stabilize the Sceletium alkaloids and formulate a workable extract powder. In an extract concentrated to 5% total alkaloids, the remaining 95% is mannitol.

In this way we are able to set a unique alkaloid profile for each kanna extract. The full story, from traditional fermentation to modern methods, is in A Guide To Kanna Extraction.

GMP Certified Facility

Our extraction facility in South Africa is GMP certified (Good Manufacturing Practices).

This third party verification certifies that our production process and facilities meet regulatory requirements.

Strict safety, sanitation, and operating protocols are in place to ensure our extracts meet the highest quality standards.

Transparent Lab Testing

We use third party lab testing to ensure the potency and purity of our extracts.

Each batch is lab tested to confirm alkaloid content, and to confirm the extract is free of heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, and biological contaminants.

Each batch's Certificate of Analysis (COA) can be viewed on its product page. How to read a COA is covered here.

Formats

Our kanna extracts come in several formats.

Pure kanna extract powders are the base format: a jar, a micro-scoop, and a stated profile.

Kanna Drops is a liquid extract with its own profile — 90% mesembrine — measured in drops.

Kanna Dailies combine 25mg of a named extract with a functional blend in a single capsule.

Fortified Kanna Herb is the plant itself rather than an extract, processed to 3% mesembrine by weight.

New to kanna altogether? Start with A Beginner's Guide To Kanna.

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.