Start with botanical identity
Kanna is a common commercial name associated with Sceletium. For a purchasing specification, use the botanical identity, plant part and preparation rather than relying on a common name alone. Sceletium tortuosum is a key species in commercial discussions. Scutellaria is a different botanical genus.
Specify the material
A raw botanical, fermented plant powder, standardised extract and purified fraction are different materials. Record the preparation, carrier or solvent and analytical basis. This helps a buyer compare like with like and gives a manufacturer a useful starting point.
Keep heritage and commercial history distinct
Sceletium has a longstanding relationship with Khoi and San traditional knowledge. The cultivation and extraction experience behind this business since 2007 is part of a modern commercial story, distinct from that much older indigenous heritage.