Kanna
Sceletium tortuosum — kanna — is a succulent plant native to the arid regions of South Africa, used for generations by the Khoikhoi and San peoples as a mood-supporting botanical. Its active mesembrine alkaloids are found throughout the plant, concentrated after traditional fermentation (kougoed). We supply kanna shredded wholesale for smartshops and herbal retailers.
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Kanna Liquid 1:1 Extract | Sceletium tortuosum
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Kanna Shredded | Sceletium tortuosum
Kanna Shredded | Sceletium tortuosum
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Kratom Shots 100 mg | Caffeine-Free • Citrus
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Kanna: Plant Profile and Traditional Use
Sceletium tortuosum grows in the semi-arid Cape regions of South Africa, where it has been used for generations by indigenous communities as a social and mood-enhancing plant. Traditional preparation involved fermentation of the crushed plant material — a process known as kougoed ("chewing thing") — which modifies the alkaloid profile. This fermentation step is still considered relevant to the final alkaloid composition of quality kanna products.
The primary alkaloids are mesembrine, mesembrenone, mesembrenol, and tortuosamine. Mesembrine is the best-studied of these and is generally considered the main active constituent. The alkaloid profile varies between batches and between prepared (fermented) and unfermented material. Retailers should understand these variables when discussing kanna with their customers.
Product Format
We stock kanna in shredded form, dried and fermented plant material ready for retail. The shredded format is versatile and the most commonly requested by smartshop customers. Storage is straightforward: airtight, dry, and away from direct light. Shelf life is typically 12–24 months under proper conditions.
Kanna in a Smartshop Range
Kanna occupies a distinct position in the smartshop range. It is a social botanical with a relatively mild, well-tolerated profile that appeals to a broader customer base than more specialist products. Its South African ethnobotanical heritage gives it genuine story depth that retailers can use in-store and online. It pairs naturally alongside damiana and other relaxing botanicals in a herbs and ethnobotany range.
The main alkaloids in Sceletium tortuosum are mesembrine, mesembrenone, mesembrenol, and tortuosamine. Mesembrine is the most studied and is considered the primary active constituent. Alkaloid concentrations vary between batches and depending on whether the material has been fermented.
Kougoed is the traditional South African fermentation preparation of Sceletium tortuosum. The fermentation process modifies the alkaloid profile, specifically increasing the proportion of mesembrenone relative to mesembrine. Fermented kanna is considered closer to the traditional ethnobotanical preparation.
Yes. Our kanna shredded is available wholesale. Contact us for current pricing and volume tiers. Kanna stores well in sealed, dry packaging and has a shelf life of 12–24 months, making it a reliable stock item.
Kanna has been used for generations by the Khoikhoi and San peoples of South Africa as a social botanical and mood-supporting plant. It is one of the best-documented Southern African ethnobotanicals, with recorded use going back several centuries in European explorer accounts.






