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South African Kanna – Fermented Paste 0.5 g, Sceletium tortuosum
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Kanna paste, fermented according to its name, in a small black 0.5 g jar under the Maya Herbs label marked "Made in South Africa". The supplier names the plant Sceletium tortuosum; the WCVP accepts Mesembryanthemum tortuosum. One size only.
- Botanical name (supplier): Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br.
- Accepted name (WCVP): Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L.
- Family: Aizoaceae (ice plant family)
Kanna · Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br. · 0.5 g
Fermented kanna paste in a 0.5 g jar, Maya Herbs label
This product is a kanna paste sold in a small black jar of 0.5 g. According to the product name, the paste is fermented; the supplier names the plant Sceletium tortuosum and gives South Africa as the country. The green Maya Herbs label reads "Kanna Paste" and "Sceletium tortosum" and carries a "Made in South Africa" seal. Mycotrop offers it in this size only.
- 0.5 g
- Aizoaceae
- Fermented paste
- Botanical name (supplier)
- Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br.
- Accepted name (WCVP)
- Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L.
- Family
- Aizoaceae (ice plant family)
- Common name
- Kanna
- Form
- Paste, fermented according to the product name
- Country
- South Africa (supplier; label: Made in South Africa)
Reported effects and traditional use
Sceletium tortuosum, kanna or kougoed, is a succulent plant of southern Africa. According to a 2021 review, the San and Khoikhoi have long used it, notably in Namaqualand and the Karoo; its name means ‘something to chew’. The oldest known written record is an illustration by Simon van der Stel dated 1685.
Traditional accounts and reviews describe a lighter mood and relaxation. These descriptions rest mostly on historical testimony, animal studies and small human trials with a standardised extract.
| Known compounds | Mesembrine-type alkaloids (mesembrine, mesembrenone, mesembrenol). Mesembrine inhibits the serotonin transporter in binding assays; PDE4 inhibition has also been reported. |
|---|---|
| Reported effects | A lighter mood and relaxation, described by historical sources and reviews; they rest on testimony, animal studies and small human trials (16 volunteers in one of them). |
| Traditional use | San and Khoikhoi of southern Africa (Namaqualand, Karoo); the name kougoed means ‘something to chew’; first written record in 1685 (Manganyi et al. 2021). |
| State of research | In vitro and animal studies and a few small human trials with a standardised extract; toxicological studies are still needed. No health claim is authorised for kanna in the EU. |
Good to know
- Kanna alkaloids inhibit the serotonin transporter, the target of SSRI antidepressants, so an interaction with serotonergic medicines is theoretically possible (Makolo et al. 2019).
- Safety data are limited: toxicological studies are still needed (Manganyi et al. 2021).
The jar and its label
The only photo shows a small black jar with rounded corners and a green label: the Maya Herbs logo, "Kanna Paste" in large white letters, a Latin name below it and a "Made in South Africa" seal. The address of Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem and the website mayaherbs.com are printed there too. The weight is not legible on the label; the 0.5 g comes from the product data, and the contents of the jar are not visible.
One botanical name, two spellings
The label spells the name "Sceletium tortosum", without the u of the botanical spelling tortuosum; this page follows the WCVP spelling. The WCVP of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L., published by Linnaeus in 1753, as the name of this plant; Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br., a combination of 1926, is a synonym. The species belongs to the Aizoaceae and is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. The Made in South Africa seal names the country where the product was made.
A paste, not a powder
The same species is offered in other forms in the Kanna category. A 0.5 g paste cannot be compared with a powder or an extract on weight alone: the form and the label of each product page are to be read separately.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Botanical name (supplier) | Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br. |
|---|---|
| Accepted name (WCVP) | Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L. |
| Family | Aizoaceae (ice plant family) |
| Common name | Kanna |
| Form | Paste, fermented according to the product name |
| Country | South Africa (supplier; label: Made in South Africa) |
| Content | 0.5 g (product data), one size only |
| Label text | Kanna Paste; Sceletium tortosum; Made in South Africa |
| Brand on the label | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem, the Netherlands) |
| Reference | 1022 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; not for consumption |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Manganyi et al. 2021, Molecules 26; Makolo, Viljoen & Veale 2019, Phytochemistry 166; Reddy, Stafford & Makunga 2024, Front Plant Sci 15; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is kanna (Sceletium tortuosum)?
It is a succulent plant of southern Africa, also called kougoed, ‘something to chew’. The San and Khoikhoi have long used it, notably in Namaqualand and the Karoo.
What effects are attributed to kanna?
Traditional accounts and reviews mention a lighter mood and relaxation. These descriptions rest on testimony, animal studies and small human trials; no health claim is authorised in the EU.
What weight does the jar hold?
0.5 g, according to the product data. It is the only size offered.
What does the label say?
Maya Herbs, "Kanna Paste", "Sceletium tortosum" and a "Made in South Africa" seal, with the address of Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem.
Why does the label say "tortosum"?
We do not know. The botanical spelling is tortuosum; this page uses it for the plant and quotes the label as printed.
Are Sceletium tortuosum and Mesembryanthemum tortuosum the same plant?
Yes. The WCVP accepts Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L.; Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br. is a synonym.
Where does the species grow naturally?
In the Cape Provinces of South Africa, according to the WCVP.
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