Kratom 101

What kratom is

Kratom is the leaf of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree in the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. Laborers there have traditionally chewed or brewed the leaf. Its primary alkaloids are mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.

How people use it

Kratom is typically taken as a brewed leaf tea or powdered leaf. Reported effects are strongly dose-dependent and vary between individuals more than most botanicals.

Real risks — please read

• Kratom can be habit-forming. Regular use may lead to dependence and withdrawal.
• Adverse effects can include nausea, dizziness, constipation, and elevated heart rate.
• Serious interactions are possible with alcohol, opioids, sedatives, and many prescription medications.
• Concentrated or adulterated kratom products carry substantially higher risk than plain leaf.
• Do not use if pregnant, nursing, under 21, or with a history of substance use disorder.

Legality varies

Kratom is legal in most U.S. states but is banned or restricted in several states and in certain counties and cities. Legality can change. It is your responsibility to confirm the law where you live before ordering; we will not ship into jurisdictions where it is prohibited. See our shipping policy for the current restricted list process.

Our standards

We buy only lab-verified plain leaf material, publish the alkaloid content, and never sell enhanced or semi-synthetic extracts such as isolated 7-hydroxymitragynine.

Disclaimer

This page is general education, not medical advice. Kratom is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and is not a treatment for opioid withdrawal or pain. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.