Kratom Strains
Kratom leaves have different features and produce different effects depending on how mature they were at harvest. The most recognizable of these features is the color of the veins of the leaves. This may be white, red, or green, corresponding to the three major divisions of kratom strains. The veins of kratom leaves are, at first, white, then green, and finally, red. And that’s how the main strains of kratom were gotten: white, green, and red. Also, each of these strains has different conditions for storage and processing. And besides that, they have varying alkaloid content; the alkaloids in kratom, particularly Mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine, determine the effect each type will have. Note anyway, that there is a fourth, emerging strain, known as Yellow (or gold) kratom.White-veined kratom strains:
Kratom leaves have white veins when they are at the early stages of their maturity. When they are harvested at this stage, they are referred to as white-veined kratom strains. Usually, the leaves of this strain are stored and dried indoors, where it’s dark. White Kratom strains have a higher amount of alkaloid mitragynine and less of 7-hydroxy mitragynine, compared to the other two major strains.Green-veined kratom strains:
As kratom leaves age, the white veins give way for green veins, matching the full color of the leaves. Kratom leaves at this stage have not fully matured yet but they are not premature either. These mid-growth kratom leaves have a two-stage drying process. First, they are stored and dried indoors, away from sunlight. Soon afterward, they are taken outside to dry under full sunlight, completing the drying process.Red-veined kratom strains:
Leaves of fully matured kratom plants have red veins. These leaves can be stored and dried indoors or outdoors as the producer wishes, but UV (ultraviolet) light must be available. If dried outdoors, the light from the sun is enough. If stored indoors, then one has to make use of artificial UV light.Yellow-veined kratom strains:
Yellow-veined kratom strains are the newest and least popular kratom strains. Some think that the leaves of kratom plants in this stage were harvested when the plant is post-maturity and the leaves have turned yellow. However, that is not always the case. Usually, yellow-veined kratom strains are not literally named, but instead are used to refer to hybrids of other strains. Besides these main strains of kratom, there are other strains that are determined by cultivation attributes. The combination of both factors (leaf vein color and plant attribute) form the naming convention for kratom products. For instance, a ‘Red Bali’ kratom product would be a red-veined strain of kratom produced in Bali island.Here are some of the most common kratom strains by cultivation attributes:
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Bali
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Borneo
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Thai
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Vietnam
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Malay kratom
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Elephant kratom
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Dragon
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Maeng Da
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Bentuangie
Conclusion
Far more important than the type of kratom you buy is the source you purchase the product from. It is important to obtain your kratom from reliable vendors who sell organic, pure, and lab-tested kratom products. If you are still undecided about which kratom strain is the best to buy, you may take advantage of our free kratom samples program. As a new customer, free of charge, we will send you samples of kratom strains of your choice to try out before making a commitment for a particular strain. As a returning customer, you remain entitled to one free sample per order.This product has not been approved by the FDA for human or animal use. The FDA has issued warnings about Kratom ingestion in humans. This product is sold with no directions or intended use. Content on this page does not claim or intend to claim any verifiable or beneficial use in humans.