Kratom powder is the most popular form of kratom as it’s cheap and can be easily used in various ways to best suit your needs.
Quick Kratom Powder Review
Pros of Kratom Powder
- Cheap
- Versatile (can be used in various ways)
Cons of Kratom Powder
- More difficult to measure
- Can be messy
- Bitter flavor
What is Kratom Powder
Kratom powder is a type of kratom product which is derived from the world-famous kratom tree. The tree is cultivated primarily in the countries of Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, with the latter making up 95% of the world’s kratom exports. Kratom requires very specific conditions to grow and thrive, such as the right humidity, temperature, and nitrogen levels in the soil, such as those of the tropical jungles of Southeast Asia. The plant can be found in four colors including red, white, green, yellow/gold and a myriad of strains like Maeng Da, Bali, or Borneo. Most strains can be found in multiple colors. For example, Red, White, Green, and Gold Maeng Da. The color of the powder depends on the color of the veins on the kratom tree. Hence, Green Borneo had green veins on its leaves. Generally speaking, the name of the powder depends on the location where it was founded. Therefore, we know that the Borneo strain was founded in the Indonesian island of Borneo. Once kratom reaches a certain maturity, the leaves are harvested, dried, and grounded into a fine powder. The leaves contain two special alkaloids, Mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine, which bind to the same receptors in our brains as opioid drugs, thus producing similar results. The higher the concentration of alkaloids per leaf the more potent the strain. Potency is acquired from replicating the most ideal conditions possible for kratom to grow.
What is Kratom Powder Used For?
Kratom powder can be found in four colors. Each color is responsible for a unique set of uses. Strains that share the same color, such as Red Vietnam and Red Thai, will have more uses in common than strains with the same name like Red Vietnam and Green Vietnam. The primary difference between same colored strains lies in their potency. For example, Red Bali is known to be much more potent than Red Elephant. Let’s go over the general effects for each color.
Red Kratom Powder
Red kratom powders are most popular for relieving physical discomforts and inducing sleep. However, all of its uses include the following:
- Sleep
- Reducing/eradicating physical discomforts
- Tension relief/relaxation
- Some red strains produce mild mood boosts
- Eliminating food cravings
If you’re looking for a red colored strain, the most potent and popular strains include: Red Bali: Known as the king of red strains, Red Bali is the best of the best for helping people sleep. It’s also extremely useful for eliminating unwanted physical sensations. If you’re having trouble sleeping at night because of bothersome sensations, Red Bali is the strain for you. Red Maeng Da: Runner up to Red Bali is Red Maeng Da, which is also commonly used for unwanted physical sensations. However, unlike most red strains, Red Maeng Da may actually increase your energy and PREVENT you from falling asleep. Red Borneo: In third place we have Red Borneo, which is the most all-around strain of the three. It’s great for unwanted sensations, relaxing, and can also help with sleep.
White Kratom Powder
White Kratom powders are best known for their energy boosts. Some white strains offer additional uses such as mild relaxation and mild mood boosts, but for the most part, white strains are primarily used for increased energy. White strains’ energy boost is unlike those obtained from caffeinated beverages, which tend to produce unwanted side effects like jitteriness or a hard crash. The increase in energy is more gradual and balanced than caffeine, and is much less likely to produce side effects. White kratom powder is known for offering:
- Energy boosts
- Appetite suppression
Need help choosing a white powder? Look no further. The following strains are the best in the industry: White Maeng Da: Known as the king of white strains, White Maeng Da is the most energizing strain out there. White Borneo: White Borneo is the second most popular (and not your typical) white strain because it produces a strong energy boost while also reducing mild tension and midl unwanted physical sensations.
Green Kratom Powder
Green kratom powders are best known for inducing relaxation while simultaneously producing the strongest mood boosts. Green powders are actually a hybrid mix of red and white kratom plants, which is why they offer combinational uses from both colors, but with less strength (with the exception of the mood boost). Green kratom powder offers all of the following uses:
- Energy boost
- Tension relief
- Discomfort relief
- Mood boost
- Appetite suppression
From my experience, the more mood boosting the strain, the more your appetite is suppressed. The following strains are the best green strains in the market: Green Maeng Da: My all time favorite and most popular green strain, Green Maeng Da produces the strongest mood boost of all kratom strains. It’s the most ideal for reducing stress, but can also help with bothersome physical sensations and increasing energy. Green Malay: Virtually identical to Green Maeng Da, Green Malay offers all the same uses but with a tad bit less potency. In fact, some vendors’ Green Malay is actually more potent than Green Maeng Da. However, here at Kratom Monkey, Green Maeng Da is king.
Yellow/Gold Kratom Powder
Just like green strains, yellow and gold kratom powders are also a hybrid mix of red and white strains. Hence, they also offer uses from both red and white colors. I like to describe yellow and gold powders as the most all-around color, as they’re not known for producing one very potent use. All of their uses include:
- Energy boost
- Tension relief
- Discomfort relief
- Mood boost
- Appetite suppression
The following two yellow/gold strains are the best in their color group: Gold Bali: Known as the king of gold strains, Gold Bali is the most sought after gold strain in the kratom world. It offers a great balance of all uses, but is exceptionally useful for relieving stress and bothersome sensations. Yellow Vietnam: Yellow Vietnam is a close runner up to Gold Bali as it also offers a well balanced mix of all uses. However, many claim Yellow Vietnam to be more than ideal for acquiring energy boosts.
How to Use Kratom Powder
The beauty of kratom powder lies in its versatility. It can be used as is or made into other forms.
Capsules
Although most people tend to buy their kratom capsules already packaged and ready for use. However, it’s still very possible to encapsulate your own powder according to your preferences. Our kratom capsules contain 0.7 grams of powder, which may be too big for some people.
Kratom Tea
Kratom powder can be made into a tea by following a simple set of guidelines. However, truth be told, it’s not very convenient, especially for those who are extremely busy people. Something to keep in mind is, just like powder, kratom tea has a very bitter flavor.
Toss n’ Wash
Most people buy kratom powder with the intention of using it in its current form. All you need is water and a spoon.
Extracts
Kratom powder can be converted into more potent forms, such as extracts, tinctures, shots, and extract powder. However, doing so requires additional knowledge in herbalism, which is why most people prefer buying extracts directly from the vendor.
Storing Kratom Powder
It’s perfectly normal for kratom powder to lose its potency over the course of a few months. However, you can slow down the degradation by taking the appropriate action. Remember, potency is dictated by the concentration of alkaloids in a product. Less alkaloids means weaker potency. Therefore, your goal when storing kratom is to preserve the alkaloids by limiting their exposure to the following three elements:
You can do so by storing kratom powder in a place like a cabinet or pantry that is not directly adjacent to stoves, heaters, restrooms, window sills, ovens, or the inside of your car. Doing so will be enough to preserve kratom powder for at least a year.
Is Kratom Powder Legal
Yes, kratom powder is legal in the United States. However, it’s only legal according to federal law. States and local governments have the right to take further action against kratom, and sadly, due to the lack of trusted kratom information, many have. Therefore, we are not able to legally ship kratom powder (or any form of kratom) to you if you happen to reside in any of the following six states:
- Vermont
- Indiana
- Wisconsin
- Rhode Island
- Alabama
- Arkansas
Guidelines For Buying Kratom Powder
Knowing what to look for when shopping for kratom powder is imperative for protecting your health and your money. Therefore, I’ll share with you three requirements that every vendor should offer their customers, but if you’d like to save yourself some time, head over to the shop page as Kratom Monkey meets all of the criteria.
Organic Kratom
Not all kratom is created equal. Some kratom vendors will buy from suppliers that use harmful substances to grow their plants in order to save a quick buck and increase their profit margins. Therefore, make sure you don’t purchase kratom that contains heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, or GMO’s. Using kratom with the aforementioned substances may not induce negative health consequences in the short-term. However, doing so in the long run may affect your health.
Customer Guarantee
No vendor can claim confidence in their products without providing a customer guarantee for their customers. Kratom Monkey provides a 45-day money-back guarantee if you’re not fully satisfied with the product. Simply give us a call, send us a message, or chat with us on our site and we’ll be more than happy to help.
Third-Party Lab Results
Lab results verify the concentration of alkaloids in kratom powder, thus protecting the customer from false and outlandish claims. It also allows customers the opportunity of comparing the potency between various vendors. All lab tests must be carried out by a third party laboratory for full honesty.
