Kanna Resin Oil (Sceletium tortuosum)

Commonly used parts are leaves. Reported effects are stimulating, relaxing, a sense of well-being, and a reduced appetite.

The Kanna is an inhibitor of serotonin and can improve a person’s mood and calm the nerves. It is popular for being a natural antidepressant, one of the active components is Mesembrine. Moreover, oil made from the Kanna is often applied to painful gums to reduce toothaches because it has mild properties of an anesthetic as well.

A native of South Africa, the Kanna has a very rich and pulpy heart that is very adaptive to different environments and can be turned into different products. Its white flowers grown big, and develop a yellow center that holds the cocoons of the pulpy inside which are later processed. However, it should not be combined with medicine that is aimed to improve the cardiovascular system because it could have a contrary effect.