Kanna as an antidepressant
In an interesting fMRI study, acute administration of 25 mg of Zembrin, a proprietary preparation of Sceletium tortuosum, attenuated reactivity to fearful faces in the amygdala.
What is Kanna (Sceletium Tortuosum)
Kanna is the common name for sceletium tortuosum, a plant native to South Africa. Natively this plant has been known to be de-stressing, or at least help deal with situations of high stress.
Kanna as a Treatment for Stress and Depression
Case studies on humans have also been reported. In one case 50 mg of Sceletium caused significant decreases in anxiety and improvements in mood and in another case the same does lifted mood and improved sociability.
Mental Health Benefits of Sceletium
According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and an estimated 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression.
4 Kanna Benefits, Reviews & Dosage
Fights anxiety and depression. promotes feelings of calm and focus, May relieve pain, Suppresses hunger, Extremely safe at all tested doses and no apparent risk of addiction.
Sceletium – 2018 Herb of the Year
Sceletium is one of the most usable herbs for mental and emotional wellness. It has wide and profoundly efficacious application in many areas, and is a unique botanical treasure. Growing only in a small arid region of South Africa, this tiny succulent ground-cover has been used and revered by the San (Bushmen) and Khoikhoi (Hottentot) people for longer than history records.