In recent times, the world has seen the up going demand of kratom. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) belongs to coffee family. It actually grows in the tropical climate of the Southeast Asia. The main producers of kratom are Thailand and Indonesia. Along with that, it is also indigenous to Myanmar, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. The demand of kratom has risen across the world because of the effect it has. As we know that it has opioid properties, it works as stimulant. Now, if you are new to kratom and go to a vendor, you surely will be cheated by the vendor. It is because there are lots of strains of kratoms which are made to do different things. So you have to know which strain will serve your purpose.
There are actually 3 major strains. Here, we will have a deeper insight at all 3 of these.
- White Vein Kratom
White vein kratom carries an acquired taste compared to the other 2 strains. To be honest, this strain is not for the beginners. It is because, the white strain has an intense taste which is harder for the beginners. But undoubtedly, this is highly demanded among those who have tried other types. The name ‘white vein’ comes from the leaves that it comes from. White vein kratoms are produced from comparatively younger leaves which have white veins. Another unique characteristic of this strain is that the leaves of these kratoms are dried in indoor without any sunlight or UV light.
Speaking about the potency, white vein kratom is considered to be the most potent than all other ones. Therefor as we mentioned, this is not ideal for the beginners. This strain is actually used to increase alertness and energy and hence it has a mild stimulant effect.
- Red Vein Kratom:
Those who are looking for a kratom with sedative effects, then you are at the right place. It is also used to relieve pain. If anyone wants to bring an effect of euphoria like cocoa does, then red vein is also good.
There is difference in processing it from white strain. Whereas the white strain does not require any light to dry, the red one requires lot of sunlight or UV lamp during the drying up procedure. Sometimes it is fermented to create variations.
It is the most mellow of all the major strains. This is not classified as a stimulant which makes it more approachable. It has a mild sedative effect.
- Green Vein Kratom:
This variation is like the middle road option between the other two. Why? For instance, let’s look at the drying process. It is first dried indoor often even in an air-conditioned room. After a specific time, it is brought outside to sunlight. Unlike the white strain, green vein kratom is made from the matured leaves.
Although it has a stimulant effect, it is more subtle than the white one. And as it is a stimulant, certainly it gives a mild energy boost. The best part about this one is that it gives the user better mental clarity to focus on tasks with better and greater endurance.
There are actually tons of strains, but these 3 are the major of all. So, if you are thinking what kratom near me can I get, then obviously learn about these 3 different strains briefly and then go for it.