Climate change, labor rights and deforestation, among many other issues, have all become greater concerns for more of the world’s population in recent years. Everyday people are becoming more aware of where their consumer goods are coming from. As a result, it’s not surprising Kratom users want to know if their beloved plant is farmed […]
Recent Posts
Below you'll find all the latest posts from the Kratom IQ blog, for your convenience. You will find the latest strain reviews and vendor reviews separately.
Help! Where Can I Find Kratom Near Me?
From Myanmar to Indonesia, people have been familiar with Kratom for centuries. Kratom is native to Southeast Asia but is still largely unknown in North America. As a result, finding it locally is not always an easy task. Sometimes, it is outright impossible. If you live in a region where Kratom is legal, it may […]
Is Kratom Legal?
Those who are interested in using Kratom for its wide variety of benefits also tend to worry if purchasing this product can get them in trouble. It is not far-fetched to assume it might be illegal due to Kratom’s medicinal effects. So, is Kratom legal? As of 2021, around the world Kratom is legal in […]
Does Kratom Show Up On a Drug Test?
Kratom is an alternative therapy method for relieving pain, anxiety, aiding in sleep, and much more. Although, most people use this herbal form of medication for medical purposes, such as combating opined addiction. Some can abuse it and use this plant specifically for the extreme sense of euphoria it is known to cause. Thus, it […]
What Is The Right Way To Pronounce “Kratom”?
When you come across a new word, it can be frustrating and embarrassing to figure out how to pronounce it. In the digital era, this is truer than ever. We often come across words online long before we hear them spoken in person. Etymologists studying the history and usage of words help us to chart […]
Which Countries Does Kratom Actually Come From? You Might Be Surprised
Despite the growing popularity of Kratom supplements, few Kratom users understand where Kratom actually comes from. People all over the world use Kratom as an herbal supplement for medicinal, therapeutic, and recreational purposes, so it is no wonder that there is a growing curiosity about where the substance is grown and harvested. Because of its […]
How To Make Kratom Tea
Throughout Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Papua New Guinea, the leaves of a mystical leaf have been ground and dried to create a potent powder for centuries. The evergreen is Mitragyna speciosa, also known as Kratom. Kratom is high in alkaloids, such as mitragynine, 7-hydroxy mitragynine, and mitraphylline. Due to the soothing effects of these […]
How to Travel With Kratom Safely
Kratom is seeing a massive increase in popularity throughout the world. While this traditional herbal substance is used for a wide variety of medicinal and therapeutic reasons, surprisingly little is known about it outside of Southeast Asia. This lack of awareness has resulted in confusing and unclear regulations regarding Kratom possession. It is, therefore, unsurprising […]
Kratom Alkaloids: What Exactly Are They?
Kratom is seeing a surge in popularity around the globe. While many people use this herbal supplement to treat a variety of mental and physical ailments, relatively few people understand how it works. To give you a better understanding of how this impressive yet enigmatic substance interacts with the body, let’s take a closer look […]
How to Store Your Kratom
While Kratom has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal and therapeutic benefits, little was known about this incredible herb outside of Southeast Asia until relatively recently. Now that Western Nations are beginning to understand the benefits of Kratom, its popularity and demand have surged. Given that people are using Kratom for everything […]
How to Toss n’ Wash Kratom with Ease
The simplest, easiest and quickest way to ingest Kratom is with the good old Toss n’ Wash method. It gets the process of taking your Kratom over with as quickly as possible, involves minimal preparation time and is also the fasted way to feel the desired effects.
How to Take and Dose Kratom
Following on from our introduction to Kratom, I want to elaborate in more detail how to take it and how to find the right Kratom dosage for you. Kratom really does have a “sweet spot” more so than a lot of other compounds so it requires a bit of trial and error, starting off low […]
Kratom 101: What is it? And What Can it Do for Me?
An Introduction to Kratom Kratom (official name Mitragyna Speciosa) is a natural opioid (not opiate) that has been utilised within Eastern medicine for centuries to treat a variety of health problems, improve mood, relieve pain and increase worker production. When ingested, Kratom can result in the reduction of anxiety, the elimination of pain, improved sleep, improved productivity, an increase in […]
How to Potentiate Kratom and Make it Last Longer: 7 Things to Try
Question: What’s the best way to keep a committed relationship enjoyable? It’s OK, I’ll give you a few seconds to think… 1,2, 3… OK, time’s up! The answer, as you may or may not have guessed: “spice things up” every now and then! What in the world does this have to do with Kratom? Well, […]
What’s With All This Kratom “Lingo”?
You may notice that Kratom users on forums and other websites use certain words when discussing this compound, rather than explicitly saying they “ingest” Kratom. Here I’ll explain the reason for this and provide a quick glossary with their definitions.
Talking Sh*t: Dealing with Kratom Induced Constipation
Do you find that Kratom gives you constipation? It’s a very real issue (or side effect) that appears to be quite common among Kratom users. I have some thoughts on the matter including some wonderful anecdotes, as well as some useful tips and advice for dealing with Kratom induced constipation, so I thought I’d devote […]
