What is Kratom?

 Let's start with the basics about kratom.

What is kratom?  Mirtragyna Speciosa - Kratom-  is a tree that grows in Southeast Asia that is in the coffee family.  Its leaves have been used for centuries for therapeutic purposes.  It has been discovered in the West in recent years and is gaining popularity all over the world.  The leaves of the kratom tree are dried in the sun and ground to a powder consistency, or they can remain in the more natural leaf state and (often times referred to as "crushed leaf kratom").

The name of each type of kratom that is marketed consists of two parts: 1) the color of the vein on the leaf of that specific kratom tree, and 2) the region that kratom tree is native to.
Each of the three main strains (white, green, and red) all have different levels of the active alkaloids that make kratom what it is. So, each strain has varying properties. 

How to take kratom powder - Kratom powder can be used in capsule form or in its powder form.  At Guru Kratom, we sell unadulterated kratom powder that is potent and fresh.
The powder will disolve in any liquid that is warm to hot.  It just needs to be mixed in and consumed in that fashion. Many people will mix their kratom powder in their coffee or tea in the morning.  Of course, if a person is using red strains of kratom as a sleep aide before bed, they will want to use a non-caffeinated kind of tea, such as Chamomile or Decaffeinated Green Tea. 

You can also take your kratom in a way that is called a "toss and wash".  This is when you simply "toss" the powder into your mouth, and sort of chase it with some kind of liquid--- water, orange juice, graprefruit juice, etc.  You swish it all around, and down the hatch it goes!  This method is not for the faint of heart, though, as some people don't care for the taste of the kratom and would prefer to mask it with something flavorful. 

How much kratom to take - This is a question that we are asked often here at Guru Kratom.  We have posted a kratom dosage chart here-- https://gurukratom.com/how-to-dose-kratom and you can find out how much is a typical range of how much kratom to take by checking that article out.

How long does kratom last? The benefits of kratom usually last anywhere from 2-4 hours, maybe even 5 sometimes.  There are a few reasons why you may get varying answers, though, to you question of how long does kratom last.  One such variable is definitely the variable of quality.  Sadly, there are many kratom vendors who sell very weak kratom products and if you get any affects at all from taking it, there will be short lived.  

Another variable that can affect the answer to your question of "how long does kratom last?"  is a person's personal tolerance or regular intake of kratom.  If you are abusing the plant, you will quickly develop a tolerance to it and the effects will not only not last as long, but will also be much less noticable.  It's always best to treat the plant with respect, not abuse it, keep your kratom dosage as low as you can while still getting the benefits of the kratom, and even skipping some time (day/days) between doses.  This will help you to experience all the great benefits of the plant in the most optimum way.

Is kratom an opioid? Kratom is NOT an opioid.  It is a plant related to coffee.  However, when consumed, it fires on the same receptors in the brain that opiods do.  This means that pain is blocked in the same way that opiods block pain, but it is NOT an opioid. Instead, it is the ALKALOIDS in the plant that offer the effects desired.

Does kratom show up on a probation drug test? Drug tests used by law enforcement and all other traditional drug tests do NOT test for kratom (mitragyna speciosa).  That being said, there are in fact kratom tests that are available, though.  They are sold on Amazon, EBay, and other places like that.  They test for kratom alone.

Where can I buy kratom? Right here!  We sell organic, fresh, lab tested, and potent kratom. We believe in the products we sell and take pride in offering top quality kratom straight from the farms to the lab, and then on to you.