Kanna Embrace (5%)

What is Kanna Embrace (5%) (Sceletium tortuosum)?

Kanna Embrace is a standardized extract with a 5% total alkaloid content, produced through a patented process and vacuum drying to ensure stability and quality. The extract is produced from the aerial parts of the plant and analyzed using high-resolution methods to guarantee a consistent and reliable alkaloid profile. The main alkaloid is Mesembrine, followed by Mesembrenone, Δ7-Mesembrenone, and other Sceletium alkaloids.

What is Kanna? Kanna, also known as Sceletium tortuosum, is a perennial succulent in the Aizoaceae family, native to South Africa. The plant grows naturally in the Western and Northern Cape regions, where it thrives in dry, rocky environments. Throughout history, Kanna has played a prominent role in ethnobotanical contexts and is well-documented in botanical research and cultural history.

Botanical Information

• Scientific Name: Sceletium tortuosum
• Family: Aizoaceae
• Order: Caryophyllales
• Origin: South Africa
• Plant Part: Aerial parts
• Format: Vacuum-dried powder

Chemical Profile & Quality Assurance

Kanna Embrace 5% is analyzed using HPLC to ensure consistent and reproducible quality.

• Total Alkaloid Content: ≥ 5% (measured 5.58%)
• Mesembrine: approx. 4.23%
• Mesembrenone: approx. 0.16%
• Δ7-Mesembrenone: approx. 0.16%
• Other Sceletium Alkaloids: approx. 1.26%
• Carriers: Tapioca and amorphous silica as flow aids

Each batch undergoes extensive laboratory testing to ensure purity and quality. Analysis includes microbiology, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and pesticide residues. All results meet international guidelines and pharmacopoeia requirements, guaranteeing a high and consistent standard.

Product Information

• Product Name: Kanna Embrace – Standardized Extract 5%
• Content: 1 g Kanna Embrace 5% (vacuum-dried Sceletium tortuosum extract) with tapioca & amorphous silica as carrier substance
• Packaging: Glass jar with included measuring scoop (15 mg and 25 mg)
• Origin: South Africa
• Color & Consistency: Beige to brown, fine powder
• Storage: Dry, cool, and dark. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Usage

Kanna Embrace is a botanical raw material intended for technical and research purposes. The product is not a foodstuff, dietary supplement, or animal feed and is not intended for consumption.