Description
What is Red Indo Kratom?
Red Indo is a red-vein kratom strain that dates back hundreds if not thousands of years. Indonesian kratom cultivators have harvested this strain in some of the nation’s oldest forests. Most often, pure Red Indo only thrives in incredibly peaceful areas that have minimal human intervention.
Like other red-vein strains, cultivators harvest Red Indo late in the season. Generally, kratom leaves start with white veins that slowly morph to green and then red. These vein colors help kratom cultivators gauge the average alkaloid percentage and consistency in various hybrids.
Once the Red Indo kratom reaches peak harvestability, cultivators will put the strain’s leaves through grinders to make a fine powder. Some kratom shops sell this powder as-is, but others may package the Red Indo powder in gelatin capsules.
What Makes Red Indo Different?
As is typical for red-vein kratom strains, Red Indo usually has a high alkaloid content (mitragynine versus 7-hydroxymitragynine). However, people who purchase Red Indo note that the 7-hydroxymitragynine doesn’t appear to be as concentrated as other red-vein strains. Indeed, many people order Red Indo because it has a relatively mild alkaloid concentration compared with other kratom strains.
Red Indo’s subtler properties may make it a good “stepping stone” strain for people new to collecting red-vein hybrids. The 7-hydroxymitragynine doesn’t appear to be as overwhelming as other red-vein kratom names, making Red Indo kratom more suitable for people new to red indo kratom.
Please remember that the formal research into kratom classifications is still early. It still lack multiple peer-reviewed trials that could help understand how strains like Red Indo kratom compare with other kratom families.
While many claim that Red Indo’s alkaloid concentrations are more subdued than other reds, customers need to take these reviews with some skepticism. Everyone has a slightly different opinion on kratom, and the current “reports” on these strains are highly anecdotal. New customers should research kratom strains to see which characteristics best suit their shopping preferences.
What Are Red Indo’s Aromatics?
Red kratom strains tend to have subdued aromatics compared to whites and greens. Please remember that red-vein strains like Red Indo need to grow longer than other colored hybrids. As these red strains mature, they tend to take on subtle “musky” notes that may decrease the intensity of kratom’s pungent and grassy terpenes.
That being said, Red Indo kratom will still have kratom’ unmistakably bitter components. This powder may not be as earthy when compared with a white or green strain, but it won’t smell much “sweeter.”
People who can’t stand Red Indo kratom powder’s scent may want to consider Red Indo capsules. These gelatin capsules contain the same Red Indo kratom powder, except they’re in a protective coating. Even if you open a container of Red Indo capsules at home, you probably won’t stink up your house as much as a powder.
What Strains Are Similar To Red Indo Kratom?
Red Indo has a distinctive “mild” reputation in the red kratom space, so it’s hard to say which strain would be the best substitute. However, most customers claim other red-vein strains from Indonesia like Red Bali, Red Borneo, and Red Kali are very similar to Red Indo kratom. You may also find that Red Maeng Da has comparable alkaloids to Red Indo kratom powder.
Whatever you do, please avoid buying Green Indo kratom or White Indo kratom if you want a Red Indo kratom experience. Typically, it’s best to search for a kratom strain with the same vein color rather than scouting out strains in the same lineage.
Although Red Indo shares genes with Green and White Indo, the different harvest times and vein colors profoundly impact its properties. The chances are greater you’ll find more similarities than differences between reds, whites, and greens versus buying a different colored strain from the same family.
Who Should Buy Red Indo Strain Kratom?
Since Red Indo kratom is exclusively found in a few of Indonesia’s untouched forests, customers may feel this is an “advanced” strain. While many kratom experts love purchasing Red Indo powder, that doesn’t mean you need prior experience to add Red Indo kratom powder to your collection. In fact, due to Red Indo’s mild reputation, many kratom enthusiasts claim this is one of the best red-vein strains for those new to this category.
Red Indo may not be as accessible as strains like Red Bali or Maeng Da, but it has become easier to find in kratom headshops and e-commerce portals. If customers want an unmixed & unfermented red vein strain from well-preserved areas of Indonesia, it’s worth looking into Red Indo kratom.
Why Buy The Golden Monk Red Indo Kratom?
The Golden Monk takes pride in sourcing their kratom powders and capsules from the best Southeast Asian farms. In the case of Red Indo kratom, they only work with Indonesian kratom cultivators that have experience harvesting this strain in some of the nation’s oldest forests. They also guarantee approved kratom meets the purity standards set by the American Kratom Association.