Kanna Extract Co. Kanna Capsules – Desire
$49.95
Contains 20 capsules each with 25 mg of kanna extract and a 625 mg blend of Damiana, Muira Puama, Catuaba and Organic Cordyceps
Description:
Kanna Extract Co. Kanna Capsules – Desire pair a measured serving of kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) with four other botanicals, in a capsule made for adults who want a no-fuss way to explore. Each capsule holds 25mg of Kanna Extract Co.’s BLISS kanna extract plus a 625mg DESIRE blend of damiana, muira puama, catuaba, and organic cordyceps. You skip the brewing and the weighing, and you know exactly what you took and how much.
Kanna has a long history. The Khoikhoi and San peoples of the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa have chewed, fermented, and brewed the plant for centuries, traditionally using it as a social and everyday botanical. Extracts and capsules only reached shelves outside the region in the last few decades, and much of the modern research is still early.
The rest of the blend comes from other places. Damiana is a shrub traditionally used in Mexico and Central America. Muira puama and catuaba are trees from Brazil, where the bark has traditionally been steeped as a drink. Cordyceps is a functional mushroom with a long history in Chinese and Tibetan practice. Kanna Extract Co. frames the Desire formula as daily support for love and connection, and it helps to read that as the maker’s framing rather than a settled result. Research on these botanicals, alone or together, is limited, and experience varies a good deal from person to person.
Many people describe kanna on its own as lifting mood a little and making it easier to feel present and easygoing, particularly in social settings. Capsules tend to come on more gradually than kanna held under the tongue, with a smoother arc that suits an afternoon with friends or a quiet evening. The Desire blend sits in the Purely Found kanna collection alongside teas, tinctures, and other formats, and it is a sensible starting point for anyone who prefers a predictable, repeatable serving.
The capsule itself is small and unflavored, which matters if the bitter, earthy taste of raw kanna is what has kept you from trying it.
Benefits:
Capsules help with the two things newcomers most often struggle with: dose consistency and taste. They also travel well and need no preparation.
- Measured servings: 25mg kanna extract and 625mg DESIRE blend in every capsule
- Every botanical named on the label, so you know what you are taking
- Nothing to brew and no bitter taste to get past
- A gradual onset many people describe as calm and sociable rather than intense
- Easy to start gently by taking a single capsule and paying attention before taking more
- Lab tested, with the certificate linked on this page
- Built around a plant with centuries of documented traditional use in South Africa
Alkaloid Profile:
| Mesembrine | 65% |
| Mesembrenone | 20% |
| Δ7-Mesembrenone | 15% |
| Total Alkaloids (of extract) | 5% |
Learn more…
What is kanna?
Kanna is the common name for Sceletium tortuosum, a small succulent native to the dry regions of South Africa. The Khoikhoi and San peoples traditionally fermented the plant and chewed or brewed it, and the name “kanna” comes from those communities. Today it is sold as dried plant material, extracts, teas, tinctures, and capsules. Many people report that it feels mildly mood lifting and settling, though individual experience varies and the science is still developing.
What else is in the Desire blend?
Alongside 25mg of kanna extract, each capsule holds 625mg of a blend of damiana, muira puama, catuaba, and organic cordyceps. Damiana, muira puama, and catuaba each have a history of traditional use in Mexico, Central America, and Brazil, often as teas or infusions. Cordyceps is a mushroom used in Chinese and Tibetan traditions. The label does not list the amount of each botanical within the blend, only the combined weight. If you are curious about any single ingredient, it is worth reading up on it on its own before deciding whether the combination is right for you.
How do kanna capsules compare to kanna tea or tincture?
The format changes the experience more than most people expect. Tea and tinctures are absorbed faster, so they tend to feel more noticeable up front and taper sooner. Capsules pass through digestion first. They usually take longer to come on, and once they do, the effect tends to feel steadier and more even. A capsule also gives you a fixed serving, where tea strength depends on how long and how hot you steep it. If you want predictability, capsules are the easier choice. If you want to adjust as you go, a tincture gives you more control.
Is kanna the same as a functional mushroom product?
No, though this particular product includes one. “Functional mushrooms” refers to culinary and wellness mushrooms such as lion’s mane, reishi, and cordyceps. Kanna is a flowering plant, not a fungus, and it comes from a different part of the world with a different history. The Desire formula is still a kanna product first, with cordyceps as one part of the supporting blend. If you want kanna by itself, Purely Found carries single-ingredient formats too.
Does kanna interact with medications?
It can. Kanna is thought to act on some of the same pathways in the body that certain mood-related medications affect, which is the main reason it is not a casual add-on for everyone. The added botanicals in this blend have their own possible interactions as well. If you take any prescription or over-the-counter medication, especially anything prescribed for mood, talk with a qualified healthcare professional before trying kanna in any form. The same applies if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition.
Is kanna legal where I live?
Kanna is not a federally controlled substance in the United States, but states regulate botanical products differently, and sometimes cities or counties do too. Rules can also change. Check your local laws before ordering; knowing them is the buyer’s responsibility. If kanna is a fit for you, you can also browse the full shop to see related botanicals and other formats worth comparing.
Suggested Use:
- Start with one capsule, taken with water, and give it time to come on before deciding whether you want more. Capsules are slower than tea or tincture, so patience matters. The label lists one capsule as a serving, with 20 per bag.
- Take it with or without food, as the label allows. Some people find a lighter stomach makes it more noticeable and a light meal makes it more gradual.
- Many people save kanna for an afternoon or early evening rather than right before bed, since the sociable, present feeling many people report is not a sleepy one.
- Avoid combining it with alcohol or other botanicals until you know how this blend affects you on its own.
- If you take any medication, particularly for mood, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the bag sealed. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not use if the safety seal was damaged on arrival. Do not drive or operate machinery after use. For adults 21 and over only.
| Product Info | ||
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| Serving Size: 1 Capsule Servings Per Container: 20 |
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| Amount Per Serving | %DV* | |
| BLISS Kanna Extract (Sceletium tortuosum extract) | 25 mg | † |
| DESIRE Blend | 625 mg | † |
| Damiana, Muira Puama, Catuaba, Organic Cordyceps | ||
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. †Daily Value not established. |
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Ingredients:
Made with BLISS Kanna Extract and a DESIRE Blend of damiana, muira puama, catuaba, and organic cordyceps, in vegan capsules.
Product Lab Results:
Kanna Extract Co. Kanna Capsules – Desire COA
Capsules are one way into kanna, but not the only one. If you would rather compare teas, tinctures, and other plant-based options side by side, take a look at everything we carry and start wherever feels right for you.
| Attributes | Value |
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| Weight | 0.05 lbs |
| Dimensions | 6.75 × 4 × 0.5 in |