Kanna (Sceletium Tortuosum)

The Kanna that we offer at Kratora is produced by drying the leaves and grinding them into a silky-smooth powder. We also offer a 10x Kanna extract and fermented Kanna which has been fermented for seven days before being dried and ground into a powder.

Buying Sceletium Tortuosum From Kratora: Local Wisdom for a Modern World

For hundreds of years, the nomadic-pastoralist Khoikhoi tribe of the area around the Cape gathered Kanna from where it grew in the wild and sewed it in sheepskins to ferment for seven days. They would then use the fermented leaves for a boost in energy and natural pain relief while walking from place-to-place with their families and livestock.

The Kanna tradition continues in South Africa today where cultivated Kanna can be purchased as a supplement. Among the locals, the plant is referred to as channa or kuogoed, meaning “chewable” — referring to one way in which the plant has traditionally been enjoyed.

Kratora: Bringing You the Best Ethnobotanicals from Around the Globe

At Kratora, our passion is discovering new (and old!) kratom alternatives and fresh kratom to bring to our global audience. Today, we are proud to offer a large selection of kratom powders, and alternative products online that have been produced using pesticide-free plant materials and optimal methods of preparation.

You can learn more about buying Sceletium Tortuosum and the features of each ethnobotanical featured in our collection by reading the detailed articles on our blog. Don’t forget that every Kanna purchase you make earns you loyalty points that go towards a future discount. Shop Kanna and receive same-day shipping on orders submitted before 3 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturdays (excluding holidays).

Please note that none of the products sold on our website are intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. The US FDA has not approved this herb to be sold for internal use. Sold for external use only.