Ekstrakt z kanna: 3 właściwości podnoszące na duchu dzięki świętej roślinie z Afryki Południowej

Kanna is native to South Africa and Namibia, where it grows as a low-lying succulent in dry, sunny regions. The Khoisan people, one of the oldest Indigenous cultures on earth, have used Kanna for over 1,000 years — chewing the fermented leaves during hunting, dancing, and rituals to relieve fear, sharpen the senses, and promote euphoria.
The Dutch settlers documented its use in the 1600s, referring to it as a “vision and peace plant” — a reputation it still holds in modern wellness culture.

Which parts of the plant are used?

The aerial parts (leaves, stems, and flowers) are harvested and traditionally fermented to reduce bitterness and enhance alkaloid bioavailability.
Modern Kanna extract is typically standardized for mesembrine and mesembrenone, the active alkaloids that affect serotonin reuptake and mild PDE4 inhibition — both of which are associated with improved mood, mental clarity, and cognitive flow.