Kanna

Kanna is not a regulated substance at the federal or state levels. That means it is perfectly legal to own, buy, and sell kanna products. Of course, like with any supplement, you should check your local city and county laws to ensure kanna is legal in your area. 

You should also only buy kanna online from reputable vendors that source pure, safe kanna that has been ethically and sustainably sourced.

Kanna’s like nature’s version of an SSRI—it helps boost your mood by gently supporting serotonin levels. People often say it makes them feel calmer, more connected, and focused. It may also ease gut and brain inflammation, support mental clarity, and even help with pain and endurance thanks to its mild MAO-B activity.

Kanna was used for centuries by indigenous tribes in South Africa for a variety of reasons. Due to its reported mood-enhancing and calming properties, it was often used in religious ceremonies and during social gatherings. Its mild analgesic properties were used in their medicinal practices, ranging from managing pain from injuries to reducing hunger and thirst.

In the modern era, it’s no different. People often take it for social events, more grounded meditation sessions, and winding down after a long day. You can buy kanna online or in stores selling botanical supplements.

Although the effects are mild, kanna is a psychoactive substance. It can affect your mood, stress levels, and awareness. We do not recommend driving or operating heavy machinery while the effects of kanna are still active. We would also caution against taking it if you are pregnant or currently taking SSRI medication.

People buy kanna for one major reason: it’s an all-natural supplement that isn’t overly intoxicating, has a wide range of properties, and doesn’t have any known severe side effects. Each property attracts different communities, increasing its popularity.

Kanna is known by many names. It’s known by botanists as either Mesembryanthemum tortuosum or Sceletium tortuosum. While kanna is one of its traditional names, it is also known as the Namaqua skeletonfig, channa, and kougoed. Interestingly, “kougoed,” its name in Afrikaans, translates to “chewable thing,” a reference to how it was traditionally consumed.

Yes, you should order kanna online. While there are some brick-and-mortar stores that sell it (especially in South Africa), you have no way of verifying the reputation of the vendor before purchasing. 

To ensure you’re buying safe products, find an online vendor like MN Nice Ethnobotanicals. You can read customer reviews, learn about their harvesting practices, and more to make an informed decision before you order.