Ingredients
What Is Kanna?
NEXT VYBZ Editorial | August 12, 2026| 5 min read
Kanna is having a moment — but it's not new. Here's the short, honest version of what it actually is and why people are reaching for it before a night out.
The plant
Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a small succulent native to South Africa. It grows low to the ground in dry, sunny regions, and it has been used by the San and Khoikhoi peoples for centuries — traditionally chewed, brewed, or fermented and shared socially.
Today it usually shows up in more modern formats: kanna gummies, mints, tinctures, powders and kanna drinks made from standardized extracts of the plant.
Why people are talking about it
Most of the interest comes from the same place: people want the social, loosened-up part of going out without the parts they don't like the next morning. Kanna sits in that lane — an option people reach for when they still want to feel present.
- It's a plant with a long traditional history, not a lab novelty
- It fits the sober-curious and low-alcohol shift happening right now
- Modern formats make dosing simple and consistent
What the formats mean
Extracts vary a lot between brands. A gummy with a standardized extract and a clear milligram count is very different from a loose powder with no label detail. Look for a stated dose per serving, the extract type, and third-party lab testing.
Everything on NEXT VYBZ lists its dose and comes from brands that publish testing.
The bottom line
Kanna is a traditional South African plant now sold in modern, dose-controlled formats. It's popular with people looking for a different option when they go out. Start low, read the label, and buy kanna from brands that show their testing.
