Sceletium

Sceletium Tortuosum

The mood-elevating action of sceletium is caused by a number of alkaloids including mesembrine, mesembrenol and tortuosum, which interact with the brain's dopamine and serotonin receptors. Mesembrine, especially, has been shown to be a potent serotonin uptake-inhibitor. The research results have shown that sceletium has a remarkable ability to effectively treat symptoms of anxiety.

In addition to sceletium's common use for stress and mental fatigue, it has been used as a natural supplement for:

• Mood elevation
• Reduction of anxiety, stress and tension
• Energy enhancement

Lesser benefits include appetite suppression and anti-depressant (Pharmaceutical Biology 1998. Vol. 36. Pp 173-179)