In Search of Insight Video Episode | Kanna | Can This South African Succulent Make You a Better Dancer?
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Jan 2, 2024 The podcast discusses Kanna, a South African succulent used by the KhoiSan people for dancing ceremonies and hunting. They explore its history, dosing, and serotonergic activity. The podcast also covers sublingual administration, pharmacokinetics, and pro-social benefits of Kanna. Topics include cultivating Kanna, cutting and dosing tablets, neurotransmitter synthesis, and cultural significance. They touch on supercritical coriander and holy basil extracts, and personalizing supplement stacks.
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Kanna Dosing Method
- Take Kanna sublingually in small, 25mg doses every 20-45 minutes.
- This method creates a more complex, stimulating effect.
Kanna Priming Effect
- Kanna's effects may increase with more frequent use, much like Kava.
- This effect is often called "reverse tolerance" or "priming".
Emiel's Kanna Experience
- Emiel, after taking Kanna throughout the day, became very engaged and talkative during dinner.
- Erika noticed his wide eyes and realized the effects were more pronounced than usual.