What is Kanna?
Numerous species of so-called psychedelic plants, or entheogens, are being grown all over the world. Shamans and witch doctors, in their healing and divining ceremonies have used these plants. One of such entheogens is Kanna.
Kanna is a herb native to South Africa. It is believed to cause euphoria in higher doses but at lower doses it induces a low trance state. Other effects of Kanna include increased sensitivity to touch, sensual feelings related to or triggered by touch, and numbness to pain. After the first hour, you experience a certain trancelike sedation. The fresh leaves of Kanna are usually reduced to powder and can therefore be used as snuff.
The two primary active components of Kanna are mesembrine and mesembrenine. When taken in small doses these two substances produce narcotic and meditative effects. However, in higher doses they may produce effects similar to those induced by cocaine.
Aside from trance sensations and euphoria, Kanna Snuff can also trigger other feelings such as a feeling of freedom from stress and anxiety. It is also believed to cause a higher sense of consciousness as well as heightened focus and concentration. Perhaps one of the most significant effects of Kanna is its ability to produce vivid dreams that do not only produce warmth of feeling but also remain in the memory for a relatively long time.
When using Kanna Snuff, 20 mg is enough to induce a substantial effect. In other cases, 50 to 150 mg placed under the tongue or mixed with chewing gum can produce a stronger and subtler effect. Kanna can also be combined with cannabis, tea or alcohol to produce a synergistic effect.