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"Sceletium tortuosum (Kanna)." , Sun 12 Sep 06:10

hey just wondered if anyone have had experiances with kanna? was thinking of buying some.

some info.

Sceletium tortuosum is indigenous to South Africa where it has been used by hunter-gatherers as a mood-altering substance since prehistoric times. The earliest written records of the use of the plant date back to 1662. Traditionally the prepared dried plant material is chewed, smoked or powdered and inhaled as a snuff. Sceletium elevates mood and decreases anxiety, stress and tension. In intoxicating doses it can cause a euphoria, initially with stimulation and later with sedation. The plant is not hallucinogenic, and no severe adverse effects have been documented. The active constituents of the plant are alkaloids, including mesembrine, mesembrenone, mesembrenol and tortuosamine. How much? As a mood enhancer, the normal dosage is 50 to 100mg; as a connector, 100 to 200mg.

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"Re(1):Sceletium tortuosum (Kanna)." , Wed 29 Sep 19:27

i used it twice some years ago. It does give you a bit of a buzz (bit like strong caffeine) but snorting it burns your nose like hell! I also recall getting a headache after it wore off. I'm not sure about its long term use - maybe its like SJW in that it needs some time to build up? Have you tried a medline search for any info?

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