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What is Kratom?

Kratom 101 Guide

Kratom, who’s scientific name isMitragyna speciosa, is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family that is native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Kratom leaves have been traditionally used in these regions for centuries. The leaves are often consumed fresh from the tree or by brewing them into a tea or decoction. Kratom is used in Southeast Asia to enhance energy and physical endurance and increase mood.* Kratom use in the West has dramatically increased over the past few decades with reported uses for mood enhancement, and energy increase. There are a few key facts to know before using kratom:

Serving Size: it is important to consume kratom in moderation. Traditional use of kratom is from the leaf material, where very low doses of the active compounds are consumed.

Quality: make sure your kratom is from a reputable vendor who is performing quality testing on their material as there have been reports of adulterated kratom products in the US market.

As with any herbal supplement, make sure to discuss kratom consumption with a healthcare professional if you are on any medications, other supplements or have pre-existing conditions to make sure kratom is right for you.

Here at Botanic Tonics we use green vein leaf kratom, sourced from Indonesia. Each lot of leaf kratom used is processed in a facility under current good manufacturing practices to ensure its quality and unadulterated status. Kratom is NOT an opioid and is not approved as a drug. It is sold in the US as either a dietary supplement or food. In 2018, an attempt to schedule kratom as a controlled substance was stopped by congress. Certain jurisdictions in the US have put restrictions on the sale and use of kratom so be sure to check your local laws prior to use.