Kanna Mints

Introducing the all-natural Kanna mints, a safe and effective way to boost your mood and ease stress. With 50mg of Kanna extract in each mint, this plant-based supplement contains 20% alkaloids and has been used for centuries by South African indigenous peoples.

HOW TO ENJOY?

Simply dissolve one mint under your tongue in the morning and feel the effects within 30 minutes to 3 hours. The full effects can take anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks to fully build serum and present.  The timing and results depend on your unique chemistry and metabolism.  

Kanna users report improved; focus, mood and even vision.  Before you go popping out your contacts, it's not going to fix poor eyesight.  However it does make normal sight seem sharper and enhanced.  Like Color's are just slightly more vivid.  Which adds to the boost in mood.  But it is anything but intoxicating or inebriating in any way. When taken as directed, Kanna is non psychoactive and has zero inebriating effects.  It sounds cliché but it's literally just a "good day" mint.

!!CONTRAINDICATIONS!!

It's important to note that Kanna should not be mixed with SSRI's, MAOI's, or DPE-4 reuptake inhibitors. If you are unsure whether any medication you are taking may not be safe to take with Kanna, please talk to your doctor or medical professional before taking Kanna in any form.

Kanna is synergistic with other herbs and plants.  
Cannabis and psilocybin are both potentiated by Kanna so use caution if taking these or any other health products.

Alcohol potentiates all herbs and drugs so it should be avoided.

SIDE EFFECTS?
Side effects are rare but some sensitive individuals may develop a headache or dry mouth.  This can be mitigated by simply increasing your water intake and electrolytes prior to use.

Kanna naturally contains high levels of oxalic acid. This is the same compound found in raw kale, spinach and other herbaceous leafy greens that we are encouraged to cook before eating.

When consumed in higher amounts, oxalic acid can cause stomach upset, headache and overtime... kidney stones. This is why it's important to only use Kanna that is either heat processed or fermented.  Both of these processes dramatically reduce the amount of oxalic acid left present in the Kanna so that it is safe for use.
This is true for both leaf and extract alike.

STRENGTH

Clinical trials we found ranged from 12mg - 350mg.  The most benefits, at the lowest dose, with the least amount of reported side effects were recorded between 25mg - 75mg.  After conducting our own research and development we settled on a 50mg blend.

WHAT KIND OF EXTRACT IS IT?
Our extract is actually a blend of 2 types of extract.

One is a cold processed fermented extract that is focus centric and boosts mood and energy.  It’s quite bitter and makes the tongue go a little numb.  

The other extract was created using heat and is more palatable with a caramel sort of flavour.  This extract  has more of a body warming blissful effect.  

Together we feel that the combination of these two extracts are able to provide all of the effects that we desired.  When purchasing Kanna extracts it's important to note that there are a lot of different processes used to make them.  Some actually require harsh chemicals that can leave contaminants and heavy metals behind.  Knowing how the extract is made, is as important as knowing the alkaloid content.  (20% alkaloids is the current golden standard)

HEAVY METALS?
The extracts and labs we chose to work with both use water and ethanol extraction only, which is the cleanest and safest process.  The only extracts we use come with COA's for potency, purity, heavy metals and other contaminants.

CLINICAL DATA? BENEFITS?

Kanna has been the subject of clinical trials in both humans and animals.  In human trials Kanna proved to be effective at reducing stress and cortisol whilst boosting mood, focus and energy.  Kanna was also found to improve ADHD and sleep. There are also unsubstantiated claims that Kanna is an aphrodisiac.  We were able to find some anecdotal positive references of Kanna reportedly improving blood flow to the nethers of both sexes.  Perhaps worth exploring but nothing statistically significant.

WHAT ABOUT USE WITH PETS?

In a 2017 trial conducted with cats and dogs, both showed improved stress management.  The dogs in particular showed a complete cessation of neurotic barking when experiencing separation anxiety.   In a post lockdown animal companion boom, we know that this could be a game changer for many animal lovers and their pets!

We are currently in research and development of pet treats for anxious and/depressed animals.  Stay posted for information on their progress!

SO WHAT DO I GET?

Each childproof, moisture proof, airtight tin is lined and sealed with food grade silicone and contains 32 mints, making it easy to have Kanna on-the-go.
Safe, non-addictive, and generally regarded as safe (GRAS). If you're reading this, you've been called like we were to experience this powerful empathogenic plant.

“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.”

INGREDIENTS: Love, Dextrose, Kanna Extract (20% alkoloids), Mint Oil, 0.5% Magnesium Salt.