{"product_id":"sceletium-extract-1-1g","title":"Sceletium Extract","description":"\u003cp\u003eSceletium is one of the most powerful and beautiful plants we work with.\u003cbr\u003eSceletium has amazing medical benefits, particularly working with opening your heart and dissolving anxiety and fear. It does so with gentleness and consistency, making this indigenous plant great as an every day medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our highly concentrated water soluble Sceletium extract.\u003cbr\u003eCan be used as a smoking mix, in a smoothie or drink, direct oral usage (on tongue).\u003cbr\u003eBe cautious with the amount you use, it's strong!\u003cbr\u003eA typical dosage is a small pinch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore about Sceletium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSceletium is one of the most usable and functional herbs for mental and emotional wellness that exists in the world today. \u003cem\u003eSceletium tortuosum\u003c\/em\u003e (also known as Kanna or Kougoed) is a succulent plant native to Southern Africa. It is often found covering the ground, in the shade of larger bushes. This remarkable and sacred plant has been used by the Khoikhoi for hundreds of years. Traditionally the plant was dried and chewed (hence the name Kougoed, meaning “chewing stuff”) or smoked. It was often smoked in ceremony and mixed with a variety of other different herbs. In recent years, it has been made into capsules, oils, teas, as well as full or partial alkaloid extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSceletium has a range of popular medicinal and therapeutic benefits including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional Wellness: \u003c\/strong\u003eSceletium integrates and meditates the mind, body and emotions, helping to put you in calm, clear and relaxed state. It helps calm overactive minds whilst allowing speech to flow and thoughts to be more focused. It helps you ‘get in touch’ with your heart centre thus allowing a more positive outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMood Enhancement: \u003c\/strong\u003eSceletium has very reliable mood boosting properties. It greatly enhances serotonin function in the brain. In higher dosages, it can result in gentle, yet noticeable, euphoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Depressant: \u003c\/strong\u003eSceletium is a natural and safer option than chemical SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors), which often have many unpleasant, undesired side effects. Sceletium acts as an SRA (Serotonin Releasing Agent), which have been found to be more effective, balanced and harmonious approach than Re-Uptake Inhibitors. (Note: Sceletium should not be taken at the same time as chemical SSRIs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Anxiety: \u003c\/strong\u003eKanna has been traditionally used for millennia as an anti-anxiety remedy. Sceletium works in a direct, apoptogenic way to give you peace of mind, bringing about a sense of calmness and centeredness to the mind, body and soul. It can be used as an on-the-go ‘rescue remedy’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStress Reduction: \u003c\/strong\u003eLiving in the modern world, especially in urban cities, many people deal with stress that comes from information overload, time scarcity, nature deficit disorder, etc. A key aspect to dealing with stress is to remain grounded and centred amongst our often chaotic environment. Sceletium helps in this regard, allowing us to slow down, breath and gain perspective of the bigger picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol, drug \u0026amp; smoking addictions: \u003c\/strong\u003eSceletium has incredible benefits for those wishing to stop smoking, drinking and other forms of substance abuse. It helps alleviate the tendency to compulsively and obsessively think about the substance, as well as significantly reduce withdrawal symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial phobia \u0026amp; euphoriant: \u003c\/strong\u003eSceletium has incredible benefits in helping those with social anxiety. It eases communication and using Kanna at slightly higher dosages induces open-hearted euphoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the above list are the most popular uses, Sceletium is also widely used to help with: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) \/ Grey Weather Syndrome, Concentration, OCD Treatment, Libido improvement, PTSD, menopause irritability, Cognitive Enhancement, Yoga, Meditation and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have various forms of Sceletium – raw powders, extracts and our most popular form, elixirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"st\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: When using to treat serious ailments\/illnesses such as depression, please consult us or your doctor\/healer before use\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Sceletium is organic and lab tested to ensure consistent, top quality results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLab Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Compound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e% Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eΔ7-mesembrenone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesembrenone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesembrine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSceletium_A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cosmic Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"2g (Glass Vial)","offer_id":47542368960729,"sku":"SCELETIUM-EXTRACT-VIAL","price":450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2316\/0147\/files\/Extract3.png?v=1778871784","url":"https:\/\/cosmicbazaar.co.uk\/products\/sceletium-extract-1-1g","provider":"Cosmic Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}