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Kanna
Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a psychoactive plant from South Africa traditionally chewed, snorted, and drunk as tea by the Khoikhoi. Kanna is sometimes compared to MDMA due to certain social and euphoric user experiences. What is kanna? Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. The plant...
Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a psychoactive plant from South Africa traditionally chewed, snorted, and drunk as tea by the Khoikhoi. Kanna is sometimes compared to MDMA due to certain social and euphoric user experiences.
What is kanna?
Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. The plant contains various alkaloids, of which mesembrine and mesembrenone are the best known. These substances affect the serotonin system, among other things. For example, mesembrine inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, while mesembrenone also influences the PDE4 enzyme.
Because it is a natural product, the quantity and ratio of these alkaloids can vary per plant and product. This is also why two kanna extracts with the same name or strength do not automatically produce the same effect.
What are the effects of kanna?
Kanna can have both stimulating and relaxing properties. Users often describe the initial part of the effect as more active and social, after which it transitions into calm and relaxation. Some people also report a warm or slightly euphoric feeling, an increased desire for social contact, and heightened sensitivity to touch.
Kanna is regularly compared to MDMA online and sometimes even nicknamed ‘nature’s MDMA’. This comparison mainly stems from the social and somewhat empathogenic effects some users experience. However, there are important differences. MDMA causes a strong release of serotonin, among other things, and typically has a much more intense stimulating, euphoric, and empathogenic effect. The main alkaloids in kanna primarily inhibit serotonin reuptake. Kanna is generally experienced as much more subtle.
The comparison therefore mainly says something about certain subjective effects and not that kanna and MDMA have the same mechanism of action, strength, or risks. Combining both substances is strongly discouraged.
How can you use kanna?
Kanna is traditionally chewed, snorted, and used as tea. Today, there are also extracts, gummies, capsules, and blends.
- Raw kanna and powder: dried and possibly ground plant material. Can be chewed or prepared as tea. The natural alkaloid content can vary per batch.
- Kanna extracts: concentrated form of kanna, available as, for example, 10x, 20x, and 40x. ET2 is a fine, concentrated extract typically with a relatively mesembrine-rich profile. UB40 is a coarser extract. Depending on the product, an extract can be used sublingually, in tea, or as a snuff powder.
- Kanna gummies, capsules, and edibles: usually contain a predetermined amount of kanna or kanna extract per piece and are taken orally.
- Kanna blends: sometimes combine kanna with, for example, caffeine, CBD, or other herbs.
What are the risks of kanna?
Kanna affects neurotransmitters in the brain and is therefore not without risks. Relatively little good research has been done, especially on high doses, strong extracts, daily use, and combinations with other psychoactive substances.
- Side effects: possible side effects include nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. Strong extracts can also cause an intense stimulating or physical sensation shortly after use. Snorting can irritate the nasal mucous membrane.
- Antidepressants and other serotonergic substances: kanna affects the serotonin system. Therefore, do not combine Kanna with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAO inhibitors, or other substances that strongly affect serotonin without medical consultation. If you are taking medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist first.
- Kanna and MDMA: do not use kanna and MDMA together or shortly after each other. Both affect the serotonin system, and the combination can increase the risk of an overly strong serotonergic effect. A potentially serious risk is serotonin syndrome, with symptoms such as severe restlessness, confusion, tremors, sweating, a rapid heart rate, and an increased body temperature.
- Alcohol, cannabis, and other substances: combinations with other psychoactive substances are difficult to predict. Users report that kanna can enhance the effects of alcohol and cannabis, but little good clinical research has been done on this. The use of Kanna with Alcohol and Cannabis is discouraged.
- Daily use and dependence: insufficient research exists to properly determine the risk of dependence with long-term use. Daily use is therefore discouraged. Needing more and more, having difficulty stopping, or feeling that you need kanna to feel good are signs to reduce or stop use.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: insufficient is known about the safety of kanna during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Use is therefore discouraged.
- 18+: Novus Fumus sells kanna exclusively to adults.
- Driving and machinery: kanna can affect alertness, concentration, and reaction time. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience effects.
The legal status of kanna can vary significantly by country and product composition. Legislation is subject to change; always check the current local regulations of the destination country before purchase and use.
Frequently asked questions about kanna
What is the difference between 10x, 20x, and 40x kanna?
10x, 20x, and 40x are used to denote different concentrations of kanna extract. A higher x-value generally indicates a more concentrated extract.
What is the difference between ET2 and UB40 kanna extract?
ET2 and UB40 are different types of kanna extracts and not strength indicators like 10x or 20x. ET2 is a fine and highly concentrated extract typically with a mesembrine-rich profile. UB40 has a coarser structure and is offered, among other things, for use in a vaporizer.
How long do the effects of kanna last?
There is no fixed duration of action for kanna. How quickly the effect begins and how long it lasts depends, among other things, on the product form, concentration, method of use, and personal sensitivity. Therefore, always follow the information provided with the specific product.
Can kanna be combined with antidepressants, alcohol, or other substances?
Combining is discouraged. Do not use kanna without medical consultation in combination with serotonergic antidepressants such as SSRIs and SNRIs or with MAO inhibitors. Combinations with MDMA, alcohol, cannabis, and other psychoactive substances can also produce unpredictable or enhanced effects.
Can kanna be addictive?
Insufficient research exists to properly determine the risk of dependence with long-term use. Daily use is therefore discouraged. Needing more and more, having difficulty stopping, or feeling that you need kanna to feel good can be signs of problematic use.
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