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Sourcing, Sustainability and Ethical Cultivation

Where do you source your Kanna from?

We source directly from South Africa the best quality Kanna extract derived from specific species of Sceletium tortuosum with optimal alkaloid balance that is extracted using a patented process, producing a standardized extract of uniquely high poten

Are KA! Kanna Chews and Kanna Tincture biodegradable?

Yes. Our Chews and Tincture are made with 100% botanicals. The Kanna Chews have acacia gum as the base which is water soluble and actually beneficial to gut health. Feel amazing swallowing KA!, knowing it’s cleansing and healing all the way down!

Is the Kanna you use ethically and sustainably sourced?

The Kanna used in making our Kanna Chews and Tincture is cultivated in farms and does not endanger Kanna in the wild. It is grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or any conventional farming practices that could compromise the pu

Is the sandalwood in your Kanna Tincture sourced ethically and sustainably?

Yes. In 1998 Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) was added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) vulnerable species due to illegal harvesting an over-poaching in its native lands. Our sandalwood is plantation-grown in Australia

Are the packaging and marketing materials you use eco-friendly?

We work hard to make our packaging and printed materials as low-impact as possible while still keeping products fresh, safe, and compliant. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and we’ll keep upgrading materials as better options become availabl

Do you have a relationship with the indigenous communities who steward the Kanna?

This is very important to us, as we are honored to share plants discovered by these tribes with the rest of the world.  We source our Kanna from a provider that has a formal profit sharing agreement with the KhoiKhoi, one of the traditional stewards