Kratom, aka Mitragyna speciosa, is a naturally grown herbal leaf that is native to Southeast Asia. As part of the Gentianales order, it’s related to a variety of plants, from coffee to gentian to oleander. There are several ways one can enjoy the benefits of kratom: You can chew it’s leaves, mix with a drink, brew a tea, swallow capsules or even take it as a gummy or in more concentrated forms such as a liquid tincture.
Kratom is native to many countries in South East Asia, like Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Thailand. For centuries, it was not uncommon for agricultural laborers and fishermen to chew the fresh leaves in order to stay energetic on the field and boost overall productivity in the harsh sun. Historically, kratom has also been used in some religious ceremonies as well.
Kratom first made its way into the West in the 1830s by British tradesmen who encountered Malay peoples using it as a substitute for opium. In 1921, a British chemist successfully isolated mitragynine, the primary active alkaloid of kratom. Only in the 21st century, however, did kratom begin to gain widespread popularity in Europe, the USA and Canada.
Like any plant with benefits, growing kratom undergoes several stages before it’s ready for consumption.
First, the leaves are harvested, and depending on how mature they are, the vein color of the leaf changes, from white to green to red. Next is the drying process, with indoor or outdoor drying each offering different advantages. Finally, when the moisture is eliminated it is then processed into a powder. It is at this point when we test it at a 3rd party ISO credited lab to ensure standards of quality and safety are met.
People use kratom for a variety of reasons. Most people don't stop to think about anything beyond the leaves or powder, but it's the alkaloid that deserve some attention for being the true source of the beneficial effects. For example, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are two of the main active alkaloids found in different concentrations in various strains.
Different alkaloids have different benefits, such as:
Red Kratom
The red varieties are the most relaxing, helping with physical stress, emotional anxiousness, or simply to help you chill out.
Green Kratom
The green leaves are known for having the best balance of the strains, making it more versatile.
White Kratom
Similar to the green leaf, the white varieties are especially good for mental clarity & focus, which is why it’s popular for studying or meditating.
Gold Kratom
Gold or yellow kratom are all about feeling positive and optimistic, giving users a sense of peace and balance in an otherwise mixed up world.
Just because we can lay it out on a table like above does not mean that the effects will be 100% uniform for all people. Like many supplements, it can affect us all differently since we all have different bio-chemistry, and many people have reported different preferences for which strain is best for which purpose.
Don’t be overwhelmed by the vast selection of strains we have to offer. All of our strains are high quality but your needs are unique. So let’s break down some of the most popular strains to help you with your selection.
Maeng Da strains usually come from Indonesia.
It comes in all four color varieties. People who use Maeng Da report a slight pleasant euphoric feeling. It’s also a good confidence booster and can result in talkativeness.
Maeng Da forms:
As the name suggests, this strain comes mainly from Bali as well as Indonesia. You can buy Bali kratom in red and gold varieties. It is more euphoric than Maeng Da and is particularly popular for enhanced relaxation, but it is also known to help with creativity.
Bali forms:
This strain comes primarily from the island of Borneo, which is shared by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. It comes in the red, white and green leaf versions. Those who purchase Borneo kratom do so for general mood boosting. It’s also well-liked for tension relief and can be used for mild sedation.
Borneo forms:
Customize your own bundle
If you’re trying to find the strains that will work best for you, or if you want to the benefits from each of the different leaf colors and strains, then perhaps a kratom variety pack will suit you best.
For example, you can get an enhanced kratom pack of four different varieties, a kratom kilo split with four different powders, or several other packs to choose from.
One advantage of using different strains regularly instead of using the same strain over and over is keeping your tolerance the same. It is natural for your body to build up a tolerance over time, but even more so if you’re using the same strain regularly. What this means for you is feeling less of the effects over time with the same serving size. By changing the strain you use, you can be sure to maximize the benefits of your kratom purchases for the best long term experience.
Extracts, tinctures and concentrates: These are your options if you are seeking a bit more wallop for every dose. Making extracts, in the form of tinctures, is a process where they use ethanol alcohol to bring out the active ingredients into a highly concentrated liquid form.
There are some reasons to choose Kratom extracts over powder. Tinctures are great for high potency. They are also very convenient if you like to tailor your dosage by tinkering with the precise amount you take. The bottle is small, so it’s very portable. What’s more, the onset time when using extracts is quite speedy when compared to capsules, and the shelf life is longer too.
Mount Kratom stands out in the crowded online kratom market by upholding the highest standards in selecting top strains, organizing them by type and need, and preparing them in various forms, including powder, capsules, shots, gummies, and tinctures. Our dedicated team ensures an easy, informative, and transparent shopping experience. We independently lab-test our kratom to ensure that it is of the finest quality. We offer a wide variety of strains including premium selections that are sourced directly from farmers in Borneo. We boast excellent customer reviews on our website and Google, thanks to our competitively affordable prices, lightning-fast shipping, and customer-first service. Choose Mount Kratom for a superior shopping experience guaranteed or your money-back.
Kratom comes from the herbal leaf of Mitragyna speciosa which is a plant in the Rubiaceae family of trees. It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines. Kratom is used for things like relaxation to energy enhancement, depending on the strain.
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