Kanna Organics

We want you to understand this plant the way that we do.  We encourage you to do your own research on Kanna.  Sceletium Tortuosum has been used by human beings as long as we have been able to chew.  The name Sceletium Tortuosum literally translates from Latin into "Something you chew".  

If you have questions feel free to reach out to us.  

On instagram we are just starting out so it's a great place to get in touch with us and recieve a quick reply.  You can find our Instagram link at the bottom of the page or use this one here: www.instagram.com/KannaOrganics

If you're a little shy feel free to peruse our FAQ page below to see if your question is addressed.  If not, please share your question with us so that we may put it on our FAQ page with the answer for everyone to have access to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q: Will Kanna get me high?

A: No Kanna will not get you high if taken as directed.  Some people take Kanna in very high doses hoping to achieve the "ecstasy" like effects reported in a popular VICE magazine article.  Even at higher doses it is nothing like being on ecstasy or opioids or even cannabis for that matter.  It's hard to describe but it does not impair you or prevent you from performing every day tasks.  In actual fact, Kanna is excellent at motivating you to do things you've been putting off.

 

Q:  Is Kanna addictive?

A: No Kanna is non addictive and actually has anti-addiction properties.  People who use Kanna often report a dramatic decrease in their use, interest and dependence on other substances.

 

Q: Is Kanna safe for everyone?

A: This is a tricky question.  Kanna is GRAS (generally regarded as safe) and is recommended for adults.  Kanna has also had safe use established for pets as small as dogs, cats and mice.  Kanna may be safe for some children if the benefits outweigh the risks.  Kanna should not be given to children without the supervision and guidance of a doctor, naturopath or herbalist.  If your medical professional does not know anything about Kanna, try seeking out a naturopath or herbalist in your area or even online who does.

 

Q: When is the best time to take Kanna?

A: For most people, Kanna is best taken in the morning.  While Kanna is NOT a stimulant, it it does have some stimulating effects which improve focus, attention and cognitive ability.  Kanna is native to Africa, where it is traditionally used for hunting and other exercises that require alertness, awareness, focus and stamina.  Occasionally some people may find that Kanna can cause insomnia if taken too late in the day.  With that said most people report improved sleep while using Kanna so it's best to go low and slow and figure out what works best for you; and what it is you're trying to achieve.

 

Q: Can Kanna be mixed with other herbs? Alcohol? Drugs?

A: The short answer is no.  Mixing Kanna with another SSRI or MAOI is dangerous and can lead to a serious condition called "Seratonin Syndrome".  If you are taking any medication, supplement, or herbal remedy, you should talk to your medical provider to ensure there are no contraindications before taking Kanna.  Kanna is synergistic with many herbs.  Cannabis and Psilocybin are both very popular and both are potentiated by Kanna.  This means that Kanna amplifies the effects of these plant medicines.  If you are already taking these or other plant medicines, use caution.  Cannabis alone is pretty straight forward but Psilocybin is often complexed with compounds that are MAOI's. 

The four most common pharmaceutical MAOI's are selegiline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

The nine most commonly used plants that contain compounds with MAOI properties are:

- Syrian rue and yagé which are used mainly for psychoactive effects (check your ingredients).  These are the two most potent natural MAOI's.

- Passion flower, nutmeg, liquorice and fragrant ginger contain MAOIs, though they are used primarily as food and in folk medicine, rather than for inebriation.  When taken in normal culinary amounts they pose little to no risk.  Just avoid consuming huge amounts of them within an hour of taking your Kanna.  Caltrop, cowhage and heart-leaved moonseed are used mainly in Āyurvedic medical treatments and for aphrodisiac purposes.  Cowhage aka Velvet Bean extract is also used in body building and as a mood booster but goes by the commercial name Levo-Dopa.

NOTE: 50mg is a very low dose of Kanna. It's very unlikely that anyone  will experience any accidental contraindications at such a low dose.  We obviously err on the side of caution and therefore set our guidelines such that everyone is kept as safe as possible.

 

Q: What are MAOI's?

A: Monoamine oxidases (MAOs) are a family of enzymes found in the brain, gut, liver and other tissues; they catalyse the oxidation and inactivation of monoamine neurotransmitters, including serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine, which are important in the regulation of mood.

There are two kinds of MAO: MAO-A and MAO-B. MAO-A is found primarily in the intestine and in the regions of the brain that have serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine and tyramine substrates; MAO-B is found primarily in platelets and in the regions of the brain that are rich in dopaminergic neurons.

The function of MAO inhibition was discovered in 1958. Drugs that suppress MAO-A in the brain have been used as anti-depressants since then. These drugs remain far longer in the system than plant-based sources. MAO inhibitors (MAOIs) inhibit the MAO enzyme, thereby allowing serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine to accumulate in the synapse. Mood changes induced by MAOIs can also be aphrodisiac, which possibly why Kanna has been reported to be a potent aphrodisiac and anecdotally touted to help with erectile dysfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reach out to us via the contact page or with the instagram link at the bottom of the page.  We are always happy to hear from you!!!

Keem