WELCOME TO SABPA
The Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) comprises members of the rapidly expanding botanical products industry – both locally in South Africa as well as internationally from Namibia, the USA and Canada.
SABPA was formed with a focus on the increasingly popular Mesembryanthemum tortuosum (syn. Sceletium tortuosum; Sceletium, kanna) – our flagship species – however, it intends to expand its services to other users of South African indigenous botanical resources that fall under the NEMBA legislation to support on aspects such as market access and ABS compliance.
WHY JOIN SABPA?
WHY SCELETIUM?
Sceletium tortuosum (sceletium) or more commonly known as Kanna, is a low growing succulent plant from the dry parts of South Africa. The First people of Southern Africa used Kanna, by chewing, smoking, or inhaling as snuff, for its pleasant stimulating effects and medicinal, social and spiritual value.
In the last 30 years Kanna has attracted scientific attention for its potential mood-lifting, anxiety-reducing and cognitive function enhancing abilities. Some evidence exists for its use in the treatment of mild depression and anxiety although only one proprietary Sceletium extract has documented safety and efficacy data at present.
OUR GALLERY
LATEST NEWS
2024/25 events SABPA is attending
As the year 2024 unfolds, the Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) is gearing up to connect, share, and learn through a series of dynamic events. Whether you’re a member, a botanical enthusiast, or a business looking to expand into the world of...
OUR TEAM
Ulrich Feiter
Chairperson
Parceval Pty Ltd
Avril Harvey
Secretary & Treasurer
Parceval Pty Ltd
Ferdinand Labuschagne
Memberships
KarooKanna
Thomas Brendler
Regulatory
Plantaphile Pty Ltd
Suzette Trevor
Sub-committees
Doehler SA
Marietjie Stander
Projects
Varsfontein
CONTACT US
+27 21 873 3895
info@sabpa.africa
NPO registration number: 295-969 NPO
38B Lady Loch Road
Wellington
7655