About the Botanical

What is Sceletium?

Sceletium tortuosum, also known as Kanna — an indigenous South African botanical with a long history of traditional use, and a compelling new position in the modern wellness market.

Origin & Heritage

An indigenous South African botanical

Sceletium tortuosum, commonly known as Kanna, is an indigenous South African botanical with a long history of traditional use. Today, it is attracting attention from global wellness, supplement and functional product brands looking for differentiated plant-based ingredients with a strong origin story.

As consumers become more intentional about what they drink, consume and use in their wellness routines, botanicals like Sceletium are entering the spotlight. For brands looking beyond ordinary herbs and commodity extracts, Sceletium offers a unique South African identity, strong formulation potential and a compelling position in the modern wellness market.

Cinematic South African landscape with indigenous dryland botanicals at golden hour
South African origin
Fine botanical extract powder in a ceramic dish with amber glass bottles and dried Sceletium herb
Modern formulation potential
The Modern Wellness Market

A South African botanical for the modern wellness market

The global wellness market is changing. Many consumers are reducing alcohol consumption, exploring mindful social rituals and looking for natural, plant-based products that fit into healthier lifestyles.

Sceletium sits at the intersection of botanical heritage, modern formulation and premium wellness innovation — a plant-based ingredient with genuine story, character and commercial relevance for the sober-curious and functional-wellness categories.

Where Sceletium Fits

Built for differentiated brands

Sceletium tortuosum — Kanna — suits brands and formulators looking for a premium, plant-based point of difference.

Supplement brands

A differentiated botanical with a strong origin story for capsules, powders and blends.

Functional beverages

An intriguing plant-based ingredient for the mindful-drinking and sober-curious category.

Formulation companies

Strong formulation potential across multiple formats and delivery systems.

Wellness & lifestyle

A premium South African botanical that fits naturally into modern wellness positioning.

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