Common Kratom Questions

Common Kratom Questions

 

What Is Kratom?: Kratom (Mitragyna Speci) is a plant from Southeast Asia, grown natively in Thailand, Indonesia, The Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, and New Guinea. Currently, Thailand and Indonesia are the current powerhouses that export the plant worldwide. Kratom has a storied history dating back to the 19th century when it was first described by a botanist by the name of Pieter Korthals in 1839. Different types of leaves produce different effects when ingested. Some of these effects include alertness, feelings of well-being, etc. with the different types of leaves falling into three different categories white vein, green vein, and red vein with some different sub-strains in between.

 

How Do I Consume Kratom: Kratom can be consumed by a variety of means. The two most popular ways are through oral indigestion. that is drinking and taking a capsule that has powder within it. What you drink it with is completely up to you. People drink Kratom with water. tea, orange juice, etc.

 

Is Kratom Legal Where I Live: We, at Sleepy Head Kratom, implore you to look at your local and state laws to find out the legal status of Kratom in your area and please feel free to look at our Disclaimer on our main website at Sleepyheadk.com to see places where we will not ship.

 

Can Kratom Be Abused/Is Kratom Safe?: Kratom, like anything in this life, can be abused. It is that simple. We do not advocate the abuse of this product and only support its usage in a way that will be conducive to the betterment of the user and/or buyers day-to-day life. So, as long as it is used responsibly then it is safe for use. Be aware that the FDA does not advocate for the use of Kratom nor have they approved it for human consumption.

 

How Much Kratom Should I Take: This question depends on the person taking it. What needs to be kept in mind is that kratom has different strains that have different effects. But as a general rule of thumb, Kratom in the lower dosages that being (.5 grams to 5 grams) has a more stimulating effect. Kratom in higher dosages (5 grams - 10 grams) can have sedative effects on the person using it. Keep in mind, that other factors like tolerance, being a new user of kratom or not, and trying a strain that you've never tried before or haven't used in a long time come into play. If you don't know how much you should take, Sleepy Head Kratom recommends starting from 1 gram and working your way up to the spot you feel most comfortable. Pace yourself and take your time. Sleepy Head Kratom wants you to have a well-deserved experience.

Kratom Shelf Life?: Kratom, depending on the form it is in, has a varying shelf life. Many factors come into play when it comes to how fast or slow your Kratom will start losing its potency. The most common among these are moisture/damp environments, heat/sunlight, and exposure to excess amounts of air. Let us break it down:

  • Kratom Leaves: In this case, we are talking about a leaf straight off the tree. No processing has been done to it whatsoever. It is only recommended that you keep a kratom leaf for up to 3 months. After this point, it will surely lose its' potency. 
  • Kratom Powder: The shelf life of Kratom powder is going to be one of the two main pieces of info that most will be looking for, as well as Kratom capsules, which we will go over in the next bullet. It is worth noting that Kratom powder has been processed, i.e., harvested, dried to remove moisture, and ground into its powder form, All of this results in Kratom that can be kept for months IF stored properly. It is suggested to store Kratom powder in an air-tight enclosure, that lacks moisture and isn't directly exposed to sunlight, as heat can cause the deterioration of the precious alkaloids in the powder. All-in-all, Kratom powder can be stored for 6 months to 1 year.
  • Kratom Capsules: Capsules can be stored for an incredibly long time for the simple fact that the powder is encapsulated resulting in a product that is virtually concealed from moisture and air. if encapsulated properly. The shelf life of capsules at their highest potency is easily 1 year.
  • OVERALL: Keep your kratom away from moisture, air, and anything that can give off heat for maximum shelf life. There is no exact date for kratom expiration/sell-by date, it all depends on the conditions it is kept in.