Yearly Archives: 2020

What Is Blue Lotus Flower Used For?

Nymphaea caerulea, also known as the Blue Lotus flower or blue water lily, became popular among ancient Egyptians. It’s been used as traditional medicine, and it also had a place in spiritual rituals in ancient Egypt, where people regarded it as an aphrodisiac with psychedelic properties. The Blue Lotus flower isn’t just in old Egyptian […]

Akuamma Vs. Kratom: Which Is Best?

Kratom and Akuamma are both becoming increasingly popular within the same circles. Our customers regularly ask us about the difference between akuamma and kratom to help them determine which is more appealing. Both of these products are natural plant-based because they come to us from trees. When you decide to buy Akuamma or buy kratom […]

Kava vs Kratom: Differences & Similarities

The differences and similarities between kratom and kava

Herbal products like kratom and kava are becoming much more popular in the United States. Historically, both of these plants have been reported to produce a variety of effects including euphoria and relief. In light of the many stories about why people are interested in these plants, we still want to see more scientific research […]

Understanding the FDA, Kratom, and the American Kratom Association

Kratom pills and powder: what the FDA thinks

Kratom, by the most simple definition, is the leaf of the mitragyna speciosa tree. This tree grows natively in Southeast Asia, and it is now cultivated all over the world. Mitragyna speciosa is in the same family, Rubiaceae, as the coffee tree. It may come as a surprise, then, that kratom has become such a […]

What to Know About Red Kratom

There are many different varieties of kratom. Customers can choose from gold vein kratom, green vein kratom, white vein kratom, yellow vein kratom, and red vein kratom. Of all of those types, red vein kratom is one of the most popular. We believe that everyone’s relationship with and preferences for kratom are matters of personal […]

Why Powder is the Best Form of Kratom

Why kratom powder is the best type of kratom

Throughout its long history in some parts of the world where it grows naturally, kratom has often been found either as fresh leaves or dried leaves. If you don’t have access to your own kratom tree, though, it’s not likely that you’ll be getting whole-leaf kratom any time soon. Furthermore, just for the sake of […]

Mitragynine: What Is the Active Ingredient in Kratom?

By now, you’ve heard about kratom. These leaves from the mitragyna speciosa tree have a long history in Southeast Asia, but this plant has really been skyrocketing in popularity in the United States recently. Much of the reason kratom is such a hot topic is because of the two alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine. Kratom Alkaloids: […]

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