About Kanna
Sceletium tortuosum, also known as Kanna is a succulent plant native to South Africa. Kanna contains alkaloids that act as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. This may provide benefits such as decreased anxiety, improved mood, and increased energy. Other alkaloids in the plant inhibit PDE-4 with may result in improved blood flow and increased cognition.
Kanna is being researched for other uses such as
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Neuro-Protective effects
- Depression
- Addiction