Kanna Extract 50:1

What is Kanna Extract 50:1 (Sceletium tortuosum)?

Kanna Extract 50:1 is a so-called ratio extract, produced by concentrating a larger quantity of plant material into a smaller quantity of extract. In this case, 50:1 means that 50 parts raw material have been used to produce 1 part extract. The product is made from the aerial parts of Sceletium tortuosum, a succulent plant in the Aizoaceae family originating from South Africa.

Unlike our standardized extracts (e.g., 0.4%, 3%, and 5%), ratio extracts are not standardized for a specific alkaloid content. This means that the content of active compounds, such as mesembrine and mesembrenone, can vary between batches depending on the plant material and extraction conditions. This makes ratio extracts a simpler and more affordable option for ethnobotanical and technical applications.

What is a Ratio Extract?

A ratio extract indicates the ratio between the amount of original plant material and the final amount of extract. A 50:1 extract means that 50 grams of dried Kanna have been concentrated into 1 gram of extract. This method focuses on concentrating the plant’s constituents rather than isolating or standardizing a specific alkaloid profile.

Difference from Standardized Extracts

• Standardized extracts → have a precisely defined total alkaloid content (e.g., 0.4%, 3%, or 5%). This provides a predictable and consistent composition.
• Ratio extracts → only indicate the quantitative ratio during extraction (50:1 or 100:1) and are not standardized for alkaloid content. The content can therefore vary more naturally between batches.

For the customer, this means that ratio extracts are often a more economical choice, but with less precision than the standardized alternatives.

Botanical Information

• Scientific name: Sceletium tortuosum
• Family: Aizoaceae
• Order: Caryophyllales
• Origin: South Africa
• Plant part: Aerial parts
• Format: Powder, ratio extract 50:1

Product Information

• Product name: Kanna Extract 50:1 (Sceletium tortuosum)
• Content: Sceletium Tortuosum ratio extract (50:1)
• Origin: South Africa
• Color & consistency: Dark brown powder – may feel sticky
• Storage: Dry, cool, and dark. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

Storage

Store dry, cool, and dark, protected from direct sunlight.

Usage

Kanna Extract 50:1 is a botanical raw material intended for technical purposes. The product is not a food, dietary supplement, or animal feed and is not intended for consumption.