Sceletium Emarcidum

Sceletium emarcidum

Evidence: TFamily: Aizoaceae

Pregnancy:AvoidNursing:AvoidChildren:Avoid

South African succulent closely related to S. tortuosum (kanna) with similar but distinct alkaloid profile. Used by San and Khoikhoi peoples for mood elevation and pain relief. Contains mesembrenol and mesembrenone. Traditionally fermented before use.

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Interactions: SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs (SEROTONIN SYNDROME RISK).

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Headache, nausea. Mild euphoria.

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