In the aftermath of the opioid crisis, over time kratom is becoming more and more popular. But not everyone knows what kratom is and what its effects are so we will talk a little bit about the basics below.
Kratom is essentially an evergreen tree related to the coffee plant. It is endemic in parts of Southeast Asia. Rural communities in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand have used kratom for centuries to help with energy, stimulation & relaxation. The leaves of the kratom plant are either chewed or made into a tea.
As you know, Caffeine is an alkaloid found in the coffee plant, and just like the coffee plant, kratom also has unique alkaloids of its own. Primarily, the alkaloids in kratom that have been and continue to be researched are mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. The effects of these two alkaloids vary depending on the dose and the strain that is being used. Unfortunately, since kratom is not an FDA approved health product, direction for usage of this amazing plant based on a desired effect cannot be provided by us. We suggest searching kratom on Reddit as there are over 100,000 people who share a pssion for this plant discussing it.
There are three types of kratom, characterized by the color of the leaf veins:
Red Vein Kratom is known for helping with relaxation. The reds are often chosen to help with sleep or just simply to help unwind after a stressful day. But of course the region has a big impact on the alkaloid concentrations so most people mix and match different strains to find their favorites. Some popular red strains include Red Maeng Da, Red Dragon, Red Vein Bali, Super Wild Red Borneo etc. Red Vein Kratom is usually the most popular kratom vein.
White Vein Kratom is practically the opposite of red vein kratom. This strain acts more like a stimulant, which results in an energy boost. Some popular choices are White Maeng Da, White Borneo, White Indo Elephant etc.
Last but not least, is Green Vein Kratom. This strain offers a mix of both red vein and white vein kratom characteristics, making it the jack of all trades among the three. It can provide the calmative effect of red vein kratom while providing an enery to get things done. Probably the most popular green we carry is Premium Wild Green Maeng Da and Super Green Malaysia.
There are users who mix different strains of kratom together in order to get a balanced experience that fits their needs. An example of this is when users combine green vein and white vein kratom. The goal here is to have a significant boost in energy while still being able to lull any aches that may be experienced. It’s better to avoid this practice until you become a little bit more familiarized with kratom strains