The plant, generally known as sceletium, kanna, channa or kougoed (Mesembryanthemum tortuosum L.), is a succulent herb commonly found in the dry western parts of South Africa [1]. It is a traditional medicinal plant utilized for relieving abdominal pain, hunger and to enhance mood.
Kanna is an indigenous South African plant that's been used for centuries as an herbal remedy and natural mood booster. Today, some people take kanna for its euphoric and anxiety-reducing properties as an alternative to party drugs.
Positive effects of a number of herbs and their active compounds such as St John's-wort, saffron, turmeric, ginkgo, chamomile, valerian, Lavender, Echium amoenum and Rhodiola rosea L. in improvement of symptoms of mild, moderate or major depression have been shown in clinical trials.
Artemisia afra is the only species in its genus that is indigenous to the African continent. It's often regarded as a potential flagship plant because of its high popularity and diverse uses in African traditional medicine. African wormwood has been used for coughs, colds, influenza and malaria.
The most important is Valeriana officinalis L. (Valerian) including the subspecies Valeriana officinalis subsp.
The most common medicinal plants that have been used in Iran for the cure of stress and anxiety are Viper's-buglosses, Dracocephalum, valerian, chamomile, common hop, hawthorns, and lavender.
Kanna, or Sceletium tortuosum, is a plant that's been used in South Africa for generations to ease anxiety, boost mood, and improve focus.
A plant of fertility and pregnancy – used by South African traditional healers as phytomedicine to treat ailments related to pregnancy and to facilitate labor. Orally or rectally, as a decoction, to ensure an easy delivery and a healthy child.
So get some greenery in your home or get out into your garden! Lavender has been proven to boost serotonin with its scent so if you want an easy start then get some dried or fresh lavender. Try these small changes and see if you can feel a difference.
The greatest concentration of serotonin in plants has been found in walnuts and hickory. In pineapples, banana, kiwi fruit, plums and tomatoes the concentration of serotonin is around 3 to 30 mg/kg. In general, vegetables contain moderate levels of serotonin, at around 0.1 to 3 mg/kg.
Generic, non-standardized Sceletium goes by the common names kanna, channa, and kougoed. Sceletium is considered a nootropic plant. The most common overlap between traditional use and modern clinical efficacy data for S tortuosum is in relieving physical and emotional stress and inducing a sense of well-being.
Nigerian medicinal plants (Aspilia africana, Bryophyllum pinnatum, Garcinia kola, Spondias mombim and Uvaria chamea) are used in herbal medicine to cure diseases, protect and regenerate liver cells, prevent alcoholic liver damage, viral liver damage and toxic liver damage.
Ashwagandha is a herbal treatment in Ayurvedic medicine. Some studies suggest that ashwagandha could have a range of health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety and improving arthritis. Pregnant women and people with preexisting health conditions should talk to their doctor before using ashwagandha.
Valerian, or Valeriana officinalis, is a plant native to Europe and Asia. For centuries, people have used the root to help treat sleep problems, anxiety, and depression. To date, there have only been a few high quality studies on the effects of valerian.
Jasmine. Jasmine is not just a beautiful bloom, it is also one of the preferred flowers for mental health preservation. Jasmine reduces stress, anxiety levels and helps with sleep problems.