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Is Kanna Legal in the USA? (And Is It Addictive?)

Answered by the Kava & Company crew in Jacksonville, FL · 3 min read · Updated
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The short answer

Yes, kanna is legal in most of the US, including Florida. It isn't a federally controlled substance. Louisiana is the notable exception: a 2005 state law bans a list of plants that includes the group kanna belongs to, when intended for human consumption.

Kanna's federal status

Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) isn't listed under the federal Controlled Substances Act. It's sold as a botanical or dietary supplement, and like all supplements, it can't be marketed as treating or curing a disease.

Is kanna legal in Florida?

Yes. Florida doesn't ban kanna, and it's sold at shops including Kava & Company in Jacksonville.

Louisiana's law

Louisiana's Act 159 (2005) bans dozens of plants for human consumption, including Mesembryanthemum species, the group kanna has been classified under. If you're traveling there, leave your kanna at home.

Is kanna addictive?

Kanna isn't known for strong dependence the way some substances are, and research on long-term use is limited. As with anything mood-related, pay attention to how often you're reaching for it.

Is kanna bad for you or hard on your liver?

There's not much research on kanna and the liver. Reported side effects tend to be things like nausea, headache or feeling jittery at larger amounts. The biggest known risk is mixing kanna with serotonin-affecting medications. If you have liver concerns or take medication, ask your doctor.

People also ask

Is kanna legal in the USA?

Yes, in most states. It isn't federally controlled. Louisiana bans the plant group it belongs to for human consumption.

Is kanna legal in Florida?

Yes.

Is kanna addictive?

It isn't known for strong dependence, but long-term research is limited.

Is kanna bad for your liver?

There's little research on kanna and the liver. Talk to your doctor if you have liver concerns.

Visit us in Jacksonville

Kava & Company carries kanna at our Jacksonville bars in San Marco, Mandarin and Jax Beach. See our take-home products.

Kava & Company San Marco

1224 Kings Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 551-3809
Sun-Tue 9am-12am · Wed-Sat 9am-2am

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Kava & Company Mandarin

11018 Old St Augustine Rd, Ste 123
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 900-3606
Daily 10am-10pm

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Kava & Company Jax Beach

223 9th Ave S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 595-5150
Sun-Wed 9am-12am · Thu-Sat 9am-2am

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This article is for general education only and isn't medical or legal advice. Statements about kava, kratom and kanna have not been evaluated by the FDA, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Kava & Company serves kava to guests 18+. Florida law requires buyers of kratom to be 21+.