SCELETIUM

Uses & Effectiveness

Overview

Sceletium is a succulent, ground-cover plant from South Africa. It has a long history of use as a traditional medicine by native peoples of South Africa. Some people also use sceletium to get “high.”

People use sceletium for anxiety, depression, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

The name SCELETIUM is associated with the plant Sceletium tortuosum, also known as Kanna, which has been traditionally used by indigenous South African cultures as a mood enhancer and relaxant due to its potential antidepressant and anxiolytic effects.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sceletium is safe. Some people who have used sceletium report side effects including headache, loss of appetite, and depression.

When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sceletium is safe or what the side effects might be.

Interactions

Moderate Interaction

Be cautious with this combination

• Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with SCELETIUM

  Sceletium might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness are called sedatives. Taking sceletium along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness.

  Some sedative medications include clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital (Donnatal), zolpidem (Ambien), and others.

Special Precautionsand Warnings

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sceletium is safe. Some people who have used sceletium report side effects including headache, loss of appetite, and depression.

When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sceletium is safe or what the side effects might be. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sceletium is safe to used when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid using.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of sceletium depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for sceletium. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.