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Kanna Powder (Sceletium tortuosum) – Finely Ground, Thailand
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This kanna powder is finely ground Sceletium tortuosum sold under the Maya Herbs label; the pouch reads “Powdered” and carries a round “Made in Thailand” mark. You can choose 25 g, 100 g, 250 g or 1 kg. At 1 kg, it offers the largest pack in the kanna range.See also: Smartshop · Kanna
- Common name: Kanna
- Plant (as labelled): Sceletium tortuosum
- Accepted name (WCVP): Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L.
Smartshop · Sceletium tortuosum · 25 g / 100 g / 250 g / 1 kg
Finely ground Sceletium tortuosum in four pack sizes
This kanna powder is finely ground Sceletium tortuosum, olive-brown in colour and sold under the Maya Herbs label. The green label on the kraft-paper pouch reads “Kanna”, “Sceletium tortuosum” and “Powdered”, and carries a round “Made in Thailand” mark. Mycotrop offers four sizes: 25 g, 100 g, 250 g and 1 kg. No other kanna product in the shop comes in as many pack sizes.
- 25 g / 100 g / 250 g / 1 kg
- Aizoaceae
- Finely ground powder
- Common name
- Kanna
- Plant (as labelled)
- Sceletium tortuosum
- Accepted name (WCVP)
- Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L.
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Form
- Finely ground powder
- Pack sizes
- 25 g, 100 g, 250 g, 1 kg
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. |
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| 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).
Name, family and native range
Kanna is the name under which Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br. is sold, and it is the name printed on this pouch. That combination was published in 1926. Linnaeus had described the plant much earlier, in 1753, as Mesembryanthemum tortuosum, and the World Checklist of Vascular Plants now lists this original name as the accepted one. The species belongs to the Aizoaceae and is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. The label names the country where the product was made, not where the plants were grown, so this page gives no growing region.
The pouch and the photos
The first photo shows a kraft-paper pouch with the green Maya Herbs label beside a clay bowl of powder. Below the product name, the label has a net-weight field, left blank in the photo, the “Made in Thailand” mark, the address of Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem and the website mayaherbs.com. Two more photos show the powder in the bowl and as a loose heap in which fine fibres are visible. The last photo shows a flowering plant.
Other kanna formats
For a smaller quantity or a different form, the dry kanna extract 50:1 comes in 2 g, 5 g or 20 g glass jars, and the fermented kanna paste in 0.5 g. A 2:1 tincture in a 10 ml bottle and Berry gummies complete the Kanna category.
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
| Common name | Kanna |
|---|---|
| Plant (as labelled) | Sceletium tortuosum |
| Accepted name (WCVP) | Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L. |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Form | Finely ground powder |
| Pack sizes | 25 g, 100 g, 250 g, 1 kg |
| Made in (as labelled) | Thailand |
| Brand on the label | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem, the Netherlands) |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
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.
Which sizes can I order?
Four: 25 g, 100 g, 250 g and 1 kg. You select the size before adding the product to the cart.
What is printed on the pouch label?
Maya Herbs, Kanna, Sceletium tortuosum, “Powdered”, a “Made in Thailand” mark, a net-weight field and the name and Haarlem address of Maya World Trading BV.
Does “Made in Thailand” mean the plant grows there?
Not necessarily. The mark names the country where the product was made. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants gives the native range of the species as the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
How does the powder differ from the dry kanna extract?
The powder is the ground plant, sold in sizes from 25 g to 1 kg. The dry extract carries the ratio 50:1 on its jar label and comes in 2 g, 5 g or 20 g.
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